Khoresht-e Gheymeh
A tomato-based Persian stew with tender meat, split yellow peas, dried lime and warm spices, traditionally crowned with crisp French fries.
From our kitchen
Cooking at Home
Steak nights, ambitious spreads, comforting classics and a few reasons to open the good wine. This is what we cook at home.
Persian classics
Khoresht-e Ghormeh Sabzi
A deep green, herb-forward Persian stew made with sautéed parsley, cilantro, scallions and fenugreek, slow-cooked with beans, tender meat and dried lime.
01
Duck night
Seared duck with roasted vegetables
Rosy seared duck served with crisp potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, a dark fruit relish and a creamy sauce.
02
Mediterranean table
Charred octopus with hummus
Tender charred octopus over hummus and arugula with a spoonful of chile relish, accompanied by blistered green peppers.
03
Steak night
Steak with mushrooms and crisp potatoes
Sliced medium-rare steak with sautéed mushrooms, smashed roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
04
Persian classic
Khoresht-e Gheymeh
A beloved Persian stew of tender meat and split yellow peas simmered in a tomato base with dried lime and warm spices, then finished with crisp French fries.
05
Vegetable bake
Eggplant and zucchini stacks
Breaded eggplant and zucchini layered with creamy cheese and tomato sauce, then baked into individual towers.
06
Dinner spread
Caviar and wedge-salad dinner
A celebratory spread of caviar with small pancakes and cream, shrimp, a creamy soup and crisp wedge salads.
07
Steak night
T-bone steak with classic sides
A deeply seared T-bone served with crisp potatoes, broccolini, red wine and a cool herb sauce.
08
Side dish
A platter of sautéed mushrooms
A generous mix of mushrooms browned with herbs until tender at the center and crisp around the edges.
09
Caviar night
Caviar, small pancakes and cream
Two kinds of caviar set out with warm little pancakes and a bowl of cool cream for an at-home tasting.
10
Paella
Chicken paella for a crowd
A wide pan of saffron-golden rice with browned chicken, green peas, peppers and plenty of fresh herbs.
11
Seafood dinner
Fish crudo and blistered peppers
Thin slices of raw fish in a bright, creamy chile dressing, served alongside blistered green peppers, salad and seared fish.
12
Sushi night
A board of homemade nigiri
An assortment of salmon and white-fish nigiri, finished simply with fresh wasabi and dark savory garnishes.
13
Crudo
White-fish crudo with citrus
Delicate slices of raw white fish dressed with citrus, olive oil and shallots, then topped with a generous mound of fresh greens.
14
Casual lunch
Homemade burger with creamy slaw
A deeply seared beef patty tucked into a soft bun with pickles and a crisp, creamy cabbage-and-carrot slaw.
15
Sushi night
Sushi rolls and hand rolls
A colorful home sushi spread with seaweed hand rolls, avocado, salmon and spicy-topped rice bites, served with pickled ginger.
16
Celebration roast
Slow-roasted standing rib roast
A large bone-in beef roast with a dark peppered crust, carved to reveal a rosy, juicy center.
17
Skewers
Glazed chicken and scallion skewers
Juicy pieces of chicken and scallion grilled on skewers and brushed with a glossy sweet-savory glaze.
Still cooking
More dishes from our kitchen are coming.
We’ll keep adding the meals, experiments and dinner-table favorites worth remembering.
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