Pomegranates & Artichokes: Recipes and memories of a journey from Iran to Italy

Pomegranates & Artichokes is a beautiful cookbook that explores the culinary connections between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food cultures through the experiences of Iranian writer and food photographer Saghar Setareh. The book features over 80 recipes and stunning photography, capturing the essence of migration and the magnificence of Iran's culinary traditions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2023
Publisher: Murdoch Books

Pomegranates & Artichokes is a remarkable cookbook that stands out for its unique concept and geographical spread. It is filled with a heady pleasure, deep locality, and genuine expertise, making it one of the most beautiful cookbooks ever seen. The author, Iranian writer and food photographer Saghar Setareh, moved to Italy at the age of 22 and was enchanted by the rich food culture of her adopted country. This inspired her curiosity in the cuisine of her homeland and the surrounding countries of the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean.

Pomegranates & Artichokes is the story of Saghar's culinary journey from Iran to Italy, in which she explores the many parallels between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food cultures. She demonstrates how ingredients and recipes, unconstrained by borders, are shared and transformed through the immigrant experience. The book is divided into three sections, representing stops on Saghar's culinary road trip: Iran, In Between, and Italy. Each section features more than 80 recipes celebrating the foods of these regions.

Among the highlights are a simple Iranian breakfast platter, a celebratory Persian feast, Sicilian-style stuffed artichokes, guinea hen braised with pomegranate, sweet-sour meatballs from Aleppo, a Roman ricotta and wild cherry pie, and a velvety Middle Eastern milk pudding. The recipes are accompanied by Saghar's own beautiful photography, and peppered with personal insights and experiences.

Pomegranates & Artichokes tells the story of two food cultures and the delicious space in between. It is rich with detail, and beautifully written, bridging two culinary worlds and inviting readers to cook. Saghar's unique story, sense of beauty, and deliciousness have been captivating audiences for many years, and this cookbook is a testament to her talent and creativity.

Weight: 1190g
Dimension: 256 x 196 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781922351661