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Summary: An excellent cookbook
Review: "New Food of Life" is an excellent Persian recipe book. I have tired a few other Persian cookbooks before and none them has been as clearly written. It is very easy to follow the recipes. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who loves Persian food.
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Summary: An excellent cookbook
Review: "New Food of Life" is an excellent Persian recipe book. I have tired a few other Persian cookbooks before and none them has been as clearly written. It is very easy to follow the recipes. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who loves Persian food.
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Summary: KHORESHT-E ZERESHK!!!
Review: As past reviews indicate, this is a really reliable, thorough cookbook. Iranian friends have admired everything I've fixed. It's especially useful to compare recipes in this book with the different versions found in "Persian Cooking For A Healthy" Kitchen. The spicing is sometimes slightly different and you can learn a lot just by seeing the possible variations.As a passing note, I would say that when preparing the chelo in a rice cooker you can easily omit the oil. Virtually all of the butter must remain, however. (You can safely reduce the amount by 2-3 tablespoons.) Where water is called for, in the various stews, I use stocks. The little-known (in Iran) khoresht-e zereshk is one of the best dishes in the book. And VERY Persian. It's a stew version of the far more famous zereshk polo, and slightly similar to fessenjoon, as well. Even strangers who have fixed it for guests have told me that it received rave reviews. The invariable joke is "how does an American know about this dish and WE don't?" This book has made me an expert at Iranian cuisine. (Now all I need is a recipe for baaghaali ghataagh!)
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Summary: FABULOUS
Review: EVERY and I mean EVERY cook should own this beautiful book. I have given this book out as a gift to a myriad of friends and they all have enjoyed it and found dishes to delight themselves and company with. This book is a must for the urban hip consumer.
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Summary: Excellent, Easy-to-follow recipies
Review: Having been raised in a Persian household in the US, I have been spoiled by my mother's virtuousity in the kitchen. Persian cuisine is at once powerfully exotic, subtle in its combinations of flavors and, on the whole, extremely healthy. I set out, about a year ago, to find the "definitive" persian cookbook and after trying more than I care to mention, I found "New Food of Life." I have faithfully followed Ms. Batmanglij's recipies and have been thrilled by the results. (Mom even gave it the thumbs up) The author gives terrific "troubleshooting" tips, provides a list of regional grocers where one can find certain hard-to-locate spices and enriches the cooking with insightful literary references from the culture. Merci Ms. Batmanglij!
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Summary: enjoyed every recipe out of this book.
Review: Having grown up in an Armenian/Persian household, I never bothered to learn to cook the delicious Persian meals my mother could make. Why should I? It was easier to ask her to make whatever I had the hankering for (even when I moved out on my own)! I finally realized it was much more practical to learn to make some of the basic Persian dishes myself - after all she lives some 40 miles away. My mother gave me whatever recipe I asked for (a pinch of this, chop a bunch of that....) but this cookbook helped immensely by motivating me to cook Persian more often. Being single, it's easy to shove a Lean Cuisine in the microwave when you come home tired and beat. Looking at the beautiful photographs and recipes inspires me to cook these healthy dishes more often. Most of them are so easy and take no more effort than making any other decent meal. I love the presentation and explanation of the rituals and customs associated with certain occasions. Several months ago I invited friends over for "Persian Night" and what a lovely way that was to entertain. Everyone loved the food! I eventually had to buy a copy for my mother and then another for my sister because they were coveting mine a little too long. Well, I'm getting hungry thinking about those recipes. Think it's time for some chicken kebab (I use my George Forman grill if I'm making a small serving) and saffron rice. Get this book - you'll love yourself for it. But watch out for your friends; they may want to eat at your place all the time (now I know how my mother feels).
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Summary: New Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking
Review: Having grown up in an Armenian/Persian household, I never bothered to learn to cook the delicious Persian meals my mother could make. Why should I? It was easier to ask her to make whatever I had the hankering for (even when I moved out on my own)! I finally realized it was much more practical to learn to make some of the basic Persian dishes myself - after all she lives some 40 miles away. My mother gave me whatever recipe I asked for (a pinch of this, chop a bunch of that....) but this cookbook helped immensely by motivating me to cook Persian more often. Being single, it's easy to shove a Lean Cuisine in the microwave when you come home tired and beat. Looking at the beautiful photographs and recipes inspires me to cook these healthy dishes more often. Most of them are so easy and take no more effort than making any other decent meal. I love the presentation and explanation of the rituals and customs associated with certain occasions. Several months ago I invited friends over for "Persian Night" and what a lovely way that was to entertain. Everyone loved the food! I eventually had to buy a copy for my mother and then another for my sister because they were coveting mine a little too long. Well, I'm getting hungry thinking about those recipes. Think it's time for some chicken kebab (I use my George Forman grill if I'm making a small serving) and saffron rice. Get this book - you'll love yourself for it. But watch out for your friends; they may want to eat at your place all the time (now I know how my mother feels).
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Summary: You will impress your Persian friends!
Review: I am an American who loves many kinds of ethnic cuisine. When I married my husband (who is from Iran), we received this book as a wedding gift. The first dish I made was the fresh herb stew, which is my husband's favorite. He was so delighted with how it turned out, he said, "It tastes very much like what my Mom used to make!" The directions for each recipe are clearly written. There are beautiful pictures, interesting tidbits and cultural info scattered throughout. It is THE book I turn to when we have Persian gatherings at our house, not only for the recipes but also for learning about the culture. I have made many of the recipes in this book and they have all turned out wonderful. I recently made Halva (saffron brownie) which is served in memorial of the passing of a loved one. Our guests could not believe the American wife could make great tasting Halva! Many of the Persian wives either don't know how to make it well or say it's too difficult to bother with. Thanks to the author for helping me to impress our guests!
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Summary: In the Top 10 Best Cookbooks of all Time
Review: I consider this book as one of the best cookbooks of all time, and let me just say that I have read a lot of cookbooks in my day. Its recipes, photos, stories and passion for cooking make it an outstanding work. The author knows what she is talking about and mixes her know-how with a love for food and culture. Not only does one learn how to make a meal but also how to enjoy it and where it comes from. There is nothing phony or forced about this cookbook. It is mouthwatering to read and allows me to make mouthwatering dishes for my family and my friends. Kudos! And I think everyone should have a copy and give one out as a gift. I received this book as a gift and cannot think of a better present. It's a door into a whole new world. Thank You.
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Summary: enjoyed every recipe out of this book.
Review: i especially loved ashe-reshteh recipe .my family and friends also enjoyed every meal that was prepared based on the recipes out of this book .As amatter of fact my mother-in-law who is the best cook herself has learned alot from this book herself.
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