Iran and Armenia are ancient neighbouring countries with a common border along north-west Iran. Armenians have been living in Iran for many centuries, during which they have come to mutually enjoy their respective art of gastronomy. Traditional people of this region have blended regional herbs and spices to create wholesome and exotic dishes that are nutritionally well balanced and delicious. The selected recipes in this book have been chosen for their popularity among both Iranian and Armenian urbanites.

The secret of healthy and tasty Persian and Armenian dishes lie in the generous use of variety of grains, legumes, nuts, seasonal vegetables and subtle use of herbs and spices. They are delicate in texture and mild in taste. However, the traditional way of Persian and Armenian cooking can be time consuming. My key objective has been to simplify and to avoid any complicated processes that cannot be justified by the end result.

Most recipes are easy to prepare and are suitable for busy and budget conscious families who value their time and prefer healthy and delicious homemade food.

If variety and enjoyment of new tastes is what you seek, this book will definitely serve your purpose. Once you have tried, you will love to cook them over and over again.