In episode #177 of the Modern Persian Food Podcast, we take on the challenge of creating a delicious Persian-inspired four-course meal using only ingredients from Trader Joe’s! Whether you're short on time or just looking for easy ways to incorporate Persian flavors into your cooking, we’ve got you covered. We share our favorite Trader Joe’s hacks, shortcuts, and pantry staples that help bring the essence of Persian cuisine to your table—without the fuss! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to craft a full Persian meal (appetizer/sides, main, drinks, and dessert) using Trader Joe’s finds ✅ Clever ingredient swaps that keep things simple while staying true to Persian flavors ✅ Time-saving hacks for busy weeknights and Persian food on-the-go ✅ Must-have Trader Joe’s products to stock up on for Persian cooking Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear how you use Trader Joe’s products to make Persian-inspired meals! Tag us on social media or leave us a review and share your favorite Persian food hacks. Tune in now and get inspired to cook Persian food the easy way! Episodes and Resources: All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Maast-o Laboo – Persian Beets and Yogurt – BeatsEats Persian Jeweled Tahchin – BeatsEats Vegan Khoresh Karafs – Celery Stew With Mint and Parsley – BeatsEats Ash Reshteh | Persian Noodle Soup – BeatsEats Lubia Polo for the Persian New Year Sezdeh be Dar Picnic – BeatsEats Sign up for the email newsletter here! Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend. Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com Podcast production by Alvarez Audio
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Spring Clean into Nowruz/Norooz Persian New Year
Get ready for the biggest holiday in the Persian culture by spring cleaning your kitchen, home, and mind! Persian New Year, also known also as Nowruz or Norooz, marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated around the world. In this episode, we’ll give you the tools to tackle “Khooneh Takoni” spring cleaning through your house and life, and prepare for a clean slate to start the new year off on. The beginning of the year is about renewal, a fresh start, and hope for a bright future. We’ll share an overview of the Nowruz/Norooz season, covering off traditions and rituals to get us ready, how to celebrate the actual event, including what to eat, and the grand final nature picnic on the 13th day after Nowruz. Green foods are the staple for this occasion and we chat about our favorite dishes and how to serve them. Check out these previous episodes for an indepth listen to Nowruz/Norooz Persian New Year: Episode 22: Prelude to Persian New Year and Char Shambeh Souri Episode 23 : Persian New Year Haftseen and Food Episode 24: Persian New Year Siz Da Bedar Episode 73: Growing Sabzeh with Naz Deravian Episode 75: Norooz Haftseen Episode 126: Persian New Year Nowruz Episode 128: Setting Sofreh Episode 164: Extra Sweet Nowruz with Zozo Baking All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Sign up for the email newsletter here! Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend. Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com Podcast production by Alvarez Audio
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Food as Love, featuring Persian Love Cake
Join us for a fun conversation as we explore the stunning and symbolic Persian Love Cake. Learn how to make it using Bita’s recipe from scratch, or Beata’s shortcuts for an easy version. We customize with flavors of almond, cardamom, saffron and rosewater and include modern twists and tips to inspire you. In the second half of the episode, we chat about Food as an expression of Love, especially in Persian culture, and also what we’ve been eating lately. We get personal about our gut and what some of our comfort foods are. Recipes Referenced: Bita’s recipe for Flourless Almond Cake | Persian Love Cake Beata’s recipe for Nourishing Persian Haleem: Oat Porridge with Chicken – BeatsEats Episodes Referenced: Episode 85: Persian Weddings Episode 123: Persian Dates Episode 135: Bachelor Cooking with Reza Jax All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Sign up for the email newsletter here! Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend. Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com Podcast production by Alvarez Audio
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Top Kitchen Tools & Gadgets for Cooking Persian Food
Today in episode 174, we’ll explore the essential kitchen tools and gadgets needed to cook delicious Persian food – and the surprising part is, you may already have most of them! Persian cuisine is full of rich flavors, diverse textures, and comforting dishes. We want to encourage you to embrace cooking Persian food in the new year: Get ready to be the chef in your own kitchen and try making some classic Persian dishes or new modern twists! Podcast episode is broken into 2 categories: The Basics Specialty Tools that make Persian cooking easier, faster, more convenient Why make Persian food? Health benefits A way to connect with family traditions or challenge yourself in the new year Can layer flavors and create delicious meals with short ingredient lists and easy techniques. Gather your tools, pick a recipe and get cooking! Send us your pics and cooking experiences with us and we’ll try to share it on our social pages. All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Sign up for the email newsletter here! Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend. Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com Recipes referenced: Persian Salad Olivieh Tips and tricks on how to make Persian style Salad Olivieh potato salad with eggs and chicken. Persian Style Saffron Braised Lamb Shank Persian Jeweled Tahchin Maast-o Laboo – Persian Beets and Yogurt Kateh Persian Rice with Tahdig Podcast production by Alvarez Audio
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Celebrating Yalda: A Persian Winter Solstice Tradition
Join us for our annual Yalda Winter Solstice episode where we celebrate Shab Yalda, the longest and darkest night of the year! In this episode, we feature members of our community to honor Persian traditions of poetry, storytelling, music, and of course food! Stay up late with your family and friends, drinking tea, and eating ajeel trail mix, pomegranate soup, and watermelon! Send us your pics and video clips to be featured on our social media pages. Links referenced in the episode: Modern Persian Food Podcast's previous Yalda episodes: Episode 161: Yalda 2023; Creating Identity through Traditions New and Old Episode 114: Yalda Winter Solstice Episode 63: Yalda Episode 10: Yalda Winter Flavors Omid Roustaei, Chef and Author: Website: The Caspian Chef - Pre-order book: Bitter & Sweet Anahita Tamaddon, author: Fereydoon and the Serpent King full story recording on YouTube The story of Fereydoon & the Serpent King, read by author Anahita Tamaddon, on Modern Persian Food Link to her books: Amazon Amir Etemadzadeh, musical composer and instructor: Amir School Of Music All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Sign up for the email newsletter here! Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend. Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com Podcast production by Alvarez Audio
Podcast co-hosts and food bloggers Bita Arabian and Beata Nazem Kelley share the rich flavors and fresh ingredients of Persian Cooking and how to incorporate them into today's modern lifestyles. The duo introduces the flavors, tastes, and techniques they use, and also their cultural stories and perspective growing up in the US in Persian families.
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