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Saghar Setareh

location-pin Rome, Italy

Expertise: Recipe Development; Food Culture; Italian Cuisine; Persian Cuisine; Mediterranean Cuisine

Saghar Setareh

  • 10 years experience as a recipe developer, food writer and food photographer for food blog Labnoon and publications such as Food52, Conde Nast Traveller U.K. and National Geographic.
  • Author of "Pomegranates & Artichokes: A Food Journey from Iran to Italy"

Experience

Saghar Setareh is a food writer, photographer and cookbook author based in Rome, Italy. She is originally from Iran, and her work is focused on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food ways and cultural crossings. Her acclaimed cookbook "Pomegranates & Artichokes: A Food Journey from Iran to Italy" was published internationally in 2023.

Her work has been published by Food52, Conde Nast Traveller U.K. and National Geographic. She also works as a professional food photographer for editorial projects.

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Articles & Recipes

Family, celebrating Eid-al-Fitr, having a meal together in their kitchen

Eid al-Fitr vs. Eid al-Adha: What’s the Difference?

Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the two biggest Muslim holidays, each with its own rich food traditions.
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Maqluba

Maqluba is a traditional Middle Eastern dish with layers of vegetables, warmly spiced meat and rice. When flipped upside down, the layers are revealed.
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25 Eid al-Fitr Recipes for Your Eid Feast

Food is essential to celebrating Eid al-Fitr. From decadent sweet treats like date cookies to savory dishes like biryani, lamb tagine and hearty stew, this collection has something for everyone to add to their Eid feast.