Updated March 17, 2023

With Nowruz only three days away on the 20th March, I want to wish all Iranians including the diaspora a wonderful Persian New Year 1402!

My original review was from the 2020 (2nd edition) version of "Cooking in Iran." Proceeding forward is my updated review for the 2022—2nd edition 2nd printing.

I've ordered (2) brand new copies of the 2022 version and found several typos and errors which I have reached out to Mage Publishers and Najmieh-joon. If anyone finds additional errors or printing oddities, please reach out to Amin Sepehri, Assistant to the Publisher at Mage. His contact info is on the Contact Section of Mage Publishing website.

I don't know how many of the batches are affected by the flaws and ugly impressions of the bookmarking ribbon left on the pages.

Other than that, my original review still stands. Truly a magnificent book on Ashpazi Irani. I have the 2020 version of Food of Life in addition to Cooking in Iran.

Ronald N. Tan @ "Tan Can Cook
Vacaville, California
USA

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Let me preface first that I am primarily a professional portrait and men's fashion photographer and "personal cheffing" as a side income. I know the difference between a good photograph and a lousy snapshot miles away. With that said, anyone negative critiquing the "snapshot" images featured in "Cooking in Iran" are incorrect. I considered these images of lifestyle and capturing the moment authentic style of photojournalism. Kudos to Mr. Afshin Bakhtiar for the amazing photography.

Having said that, I want to address people who complains about "foreign ingredients." You will have to do your homework and set aside your culinary budget to source these uniquely interesting Persian ingredients. I highly recommend Kala Mala Persian Grocery, if you're in the continental USA.

After a great success of cooking recipes from Chef Najmieh Batmanglij's "Food of Life," deciding to purchase "Cooking in Iran" is a brainer. This book is huge and is enriched with exceptional cooking of the regional Iran and former Iranian territories from the days of yore.

What I love most about this book is the **many** recipes and variations of the Persian spice mix known as "advieh." If you enjoy mixing your own spices, get this book. You will be rewarded with many spice mix recipes. Better check and restock your spices!

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Rating	4.8 (144 ratings)
Price	$39.7
Category	Middle East

Cooking in Iran: Regional Recipes and Kitchen Secrets