Modern Persian Food

Join us for an extraordinary journey into the heart of Persian culture as we celebrate Yalda, the longest and darkest night of the year. Listen in as we, your hosts Bita and Beata, explore the tradit…

Join us for a colorful culinary journey in our 160th episode of Modern Persian Food where we promise to inspire your Thanksgiving preparations with a dash of exotic Persian flair. Revel in the vibran…

Transform your everyday dishes into an exotic Persian feast just by using herbs! We're taking a deep dive into the wonderful world of herbs in Persian cooking with Ginain Greyes from Cook the Garden …

Welcome to another engaging episode of Modern Persian Food, where we immerse ourselves in the art of Persian pickling! Join your hosts Bita and Beata, as we journey through the world of preserving th…

Join us for an enticing journey into the art of preserving food, Persian style! This episode is all about the delightful world of jams, and we don't just stick to the fruity ones. We'll explore the v…

Get ready for an enriching journey as we take you through the significance and celebration of the ancient Persian festival, Mehregan. Listen in as we discuss how this autumnal harvest celebration is …

Listen in as we journey through the world of Persian cuisine in our latest podcast episode. We start with an exploration of the delicious and iconic eggplant dish, Mirza Ghassami, from the northern r…

Welcome to a memorable conversation with the dynamic Jian Ghomeshi, a Roqe Media podcast host with a deep love for food, particularly Persian cuisine. His journey, from being intimidated by Persian c…

Today as part of our Fall Back to Basics series, we're discussing one of the most fundamental recipes in Persian cuisine, Basmati rice. We're sharing our go-to methods for getting rice on the table q…

Welcome to another exciting segment of Modern Persian Food! Listen in as we go 'Back to Basics' and explore the world of Persian Pantry Essentials. Join us as we take a playful and engaging twist on …

Listen in as we embark on a culinary journey with Saghar Setareh, author of “Pomegranates and Artichokes, Recipes and Memories of a Journey from Iran to Italy”. Saghar shares her personal discovery o…

Join us for a rich discussion with authors of Maman and Me: Recipes from our Iranian-American Family, Roya Shariat and Gita Sadeh. In this conversation, we explore the inspiration behind their book, …

Listen in as we engage in an inspiring conversation with Nasim Alikhani, a celebrated author, entrepreneur, and chef. From helping cook for large groups as a young girl in Iran to creating menus for …

Join us for a compelling conversation with author Homa Dashtaki, who takes us on a journey through her nine-year process of writing her book, Yogurt & Whey: Recipes of an Iranian Immigrant Life. The …

Join us for a captivating discussion with Tabay Atkins, a prodigy and certified vegan chef. With an inspiring journey that started with yoga and transitioned to veganism, Tabay shares how these choic…

Join us as we explore the wonderful world of Persian fast food with Mandana and Patrick Lanteigne, the dynamic duo behind Zood, a modern California-style Persian fast food spot in Orange County. List…

Join us on our second stop in the summer podcast series featuring Persian food trucks, stands, and fast foods as we welcome Joon Rice from the Queens Night Market in New York. Listen in as Jessica an…

Join us on this exciting journey as we kick off our new series that shines a spotlight on Persian food trucks and fast food companies. Our first pit stop is at Tahdig Tacos, a woman-owned business br…

Can you imagine a festival that combines vibrant colors, ancient legends, and delicious food? Join us as we explore the ancient Persian summer rain festival, Tirgan. We'll share how you can dance, re…

Join us as we explore the world of tomatoes in Persian cuisine! From fresh salads to soups and stews, tomatoes are a staple ingredient in many delicious dishes. Discover the different forms tomatoes …