Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories

Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories by IACP Julia Child First Book Award winner Naz Deravian is a heartfelt cookbook and memoir that celebrates the beauty of Persian cuisine through family recipes, personal storytelling, and cultural tradition. Inspired by her journey from Iran to North America, Deravian shares more than 100 approachable recipes that adapt the rich flavors and techniques of Iranian home cooking for modern kitchens while preserving their authenticity and spirit. Interwoven with reflections on migration, identity, and the meaning of home, Bottom of the Pot is both an inviting introduction to Persian cuisine and a moving tribute to the ways food preserves memory, heritage, and belonging across generations.