Modern Persian Food

Food to Bridge Cultural Differences with Special Guest Mahsa Darabi

In Episode #21, co-hosts Bita and Beata welcome special guest Mahsa Darabi of The Moody Persian to reflect on experiences immigra…

In Episode #20, co-hosts Bita and Beata welcome their first special guest, Nilou Nouri, an award-winning wedding officiant and more recently, cookbook author.  Together the trio uncover some of the u…

In Episode #19, co-hosts Bita and Beata chat about all things dates!  Persian dates that you eat, dates in recipes both traditional and modern, and dates that you go on.  They also share experience a…

In Episode #18, co-hosts Bita and Beata explore favorite unique Persian appetizers both traditional and modern and new.  At the end of the episode, the duo touches on strategies for cooking eggplant …

In Episode #17, co-hosts Bita and Beata share thoughts on Torshi, Persian pickles including variations, ingredients, and more.  The episode explores a deep issue of culture and identity with a specia…

In Episode #16, co-hosts Bita and Beata talk about one of their favorite delicious Persian stews, Fesenjoon (also known as Fessenjoon, Fesenjan), how they enjoyed it growing up, and personal modern r…

In Episode #15, co-hosts Bita and Beata share thoughts on what they feel are essential ingredients and kitchen appliances/hardware to stock a Persian Pantry for basic recipes.

Ingredients

• White, l…

In Episode #14, co-hosts Bita and Beata share insights on how adding fresh ingredients and nutritious Persian dishes is a welcome addition to the New Year, especially in a time of feeling like many t…

In Episode #13, co-hosts Bita and Beata have a coffee date chat reflecting on the calendar year in review and touch on what to expect from the podcast looking into the future.

How and when Bita and B…

In Episode #12, co-hosts Bita and Beata explore 3 iconic Persian soups - Ash Reshteh | Persian Noodle and Bean Soup, Ab Ghosht | Persian Meat Stew, and Soup eh Jo | Creamy Persian Barley Soup

Ash R…

In Episode #11, co-hosts Bita and Beata do a deep dive into the world of tahdig - the crispy, crunchy, golden toasted bottom of the rice pot.  They talk about the ingredients used, ways of presenting…

In Episode #10, co-hosts Bita and Beata explore the cozy winter flavors of Persian cuisine including those of a cultural holiday called Shabeh Yalda (winter solstice)

Shabeh Yalda - when it is and …

In Episode #9, co-hosts Bita and Beata talk about Persian tea (chai) as a cultural ceremony and discuss how to prepare it, occasions to drink it, and modern versions of having tea.

How to Make and …

In Episode #8, co-hosts Bita and Beata talk about their favorite Persian stews which are served with rice - what’s in them, how to prepare them, short-cuts (Beats Cheats) and favorites.

What is Per…

Co-hosts Bita and Beata share how they incorporate Persian dishes into Persian-AmericanThanksgiving, fall fruits, and fall flavors.

Favorite Fall Fruits - Pomegranate, persimmons, and quince

Pomegr…

Shirini | Persian Sweets

This episode is all about Persian sweets and desserts, called Shirini. Co-hosts Bita and Beata share insights on Persian cold desserts, creamy custards, extra sweet fried del…

In Episode #5, co-hosts Bita Arabian and Beata Nazem Kelley talk about yogurt and the role it plays in Persian food and cooking.  They cover the impressive health benefits, popular uses, and their fa…

Welcome to episode 4 of the Modern Persian Food podcast! Co-hosts Bita and Beata talk about the different ways to use onions in Persian cooking and the health benefits related to this root vegetable.

Welcome to the third episode of the Modern Persian Food podcast! Co-hosts Bita and Beata have a thorough conversation all around rice.  The duo touches on rice history, types of rice, cooking it, per…

Welcome to the second episode of the Modern Persian Food podcast! Co-hosts Bita and Beata provide some insight into one of the foundations of Persian cuisine - aromatic spices!

• Turmeric and Saffro…