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Persian jeweled rice (Javaher polow)

A magnificent Persian  rice dish called jeweled rice (javaher polow) fit for a wedding banquet or a Thanksgiving table. This rice is studded with slivered pistachios (representing emeralds), almonds, barberries (representing rubies), slivers of sweetened orange and carrot peel and golden raisins. I used Najmieh Batmanglij’s New Food of Life directions for preparing the ingredients [...]
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Stuffed pear

Pierre from the magnificent Pierre cuisine suggested a duo; we would each create a dish inspired by Lebanese cuisine and use one specific ingredient: Orange blossom water. Apparently both he and I had memories of drinking it as a soothing herbal tea in childhood. One thing was certain: Pierre was going to make something smashing! [...]
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Braided sole with pistachio pesto

This sole does not have to be braided; it can be served as a standard fillet; it is just more fun to braid it. The pistachio pesto lends itself well to the delicate taste of the sole, but any white fish fillet will work just fine. Making the pistachio pesto is a bit more time [...]
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