Praise for Yasmin Khan's debut book The Saffron Tales:
"This is so much more than a compilation of recipes, gorgeous though they themselves are. This is a book that tells a story, both cultural and personal, and her voice is as engaging as her food."
- Nigella Lawson
"Barberries, fresh herbs, date molasses, dried limes, saffron; Yasmin's Persian pantry staples are a roll call of my favourite ingredients. Her recipes are a mouthwatering showcase of a beautiful country."
- Yotam Ottolenghi
"Yasmin Khan has lived and traveled widely in Iran, and The Saffron Tales. . . reflects traditions she knows intimately. But she has the rare gift of being able to translate her personal heritage into recipes even newcomers will be able to pull off."
- New York Times Book Review
"One of the more engrossing cookbooks I read this year. . . Nations speak and, in some cases, survive through their culinary traditions. This book is an incomparable and important examination of Iranian society through its kitchens and cuisine."
- Wall Street Journal
"[Khan's] food is a sensitive balance of tradition with modern tweaks."
- Los Angeles Times
