<P><B> An exquisite collection presenting 100 Persian home-cooking recipes and stories from one family collection </B></P><P>When Leila Heller''s mother, Nahid Taghinia-Milani came to the United States in 1979, she brought her recipes with her. <I>Persian Feasts</I> features Iranian delicacies in a dazzling tapestry of textures and aromas, from Shiraz in the south to Tabriz in the north.</P><P>This exquisite collection of 100 dishes includes hearty stews, saffron-infused rice dishes, succulent kebabs, and delicate rosewater desserts ¿ each one telling a story that is steeped in tradition and has been passed down from generation to generation. Unexpected ingredient combinations create distinctive tastes and aromas to every dish ¿ from a simple Herb Frittata to a comforting Eggplant, Walnut & Pomegranate Stew to a delicately perfumed Cardamom and Rose Water Pudding.</P><P> This highly personal book for home cooks ¿ including family stories, historical accounts of food culture, recipe ori