"A Persian Cookbook is a unique historical cookbook. It brings pieces of the oldest Persian cooking manuscripts into its first English translation, vital for culinary enthusiasts worldwide. The original manuscript was drafted by Iranian Bavarchi Baqdadi after a spiritual pilgrimage in 1521. The books gives recipes and serving instructions for a huge variety of filled pastries, colourful pilafs and sour stews. And as you will find when cooking from this book, most dishes are cooked in one pot and the results are aromatic, nourishing and healthy."-- Provided by publisher.