Persian Soul Kitchen is a colorful and well written collection of recipes from author Arta Xerxes family history. Originally published in Danish in 2018, this English language translation was released 30th April 2026. It's 124 pages and is available in ebook format. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.
This is such a colorful, beautifully put together book. The author's love for the cuisine shines through the pictures and reminiscences included. The book has a practical and accessible layout. The introduction includes kitchen and pantry lists with suggestions about sourcing ingredients. The recipes themselves are arranged thematically: starters, rice dishes, simmered dishes, kebab, soup, desserts & sweets. Recipes are written with an introduction, Persian dish name, bullet list of ingredients and step by step prep and cooking directions. Ingredient measurements are given in both Imperial (American) and metric measurements (yay!). Many ingredients will be readily available at any well stocked grocer in North America; some may require a trip to the local Middle Eastern/international store.
The book is absolutely packed with photographs, both of well styled food, attractively prepared, and photos of landscapes and personal family photos. The photography is one of the highlights (and there's a QR code in the back of the book which will allow readers to acquire prints of the landscape and art).
Four and a half stars with the understanding that it's a very short book, and it doesn't set out to be a comprehensive resource - this is a collection of family recipes fondly remembered and curated from the author's childhood and upbringing. The translation work is seamless and doesn't interfere with the flow of the book at all.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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