Making persian food for NYE, need tips and inspiration!

[Truant]

PersiERA! I need your assistance.

I'm thinking about making persian food for new years eve, but I'm in dire need of some tips for what to cook. I'm having 8-10 guests and need some dishes that are relatively easy to cook for a group of people. Time isn't really an issue but my kitchen isn't huge. I'm thinking some sort of lamb, Persian rice (with potatoes) and a few other dishes to provide some variety. I'd love to hear about family style foods that you all are eating when you're celebrating.

 

[andymcc]

you should make something just in case you have vegetarian guest. i know you said rice, try Tahdig. there's lots of variations with what you can put in it. I had one with olives and veggies that was very good.

 

[SamuelBeckwit]

I'm partial to khoresht loobia sabz for whatever that's worth to you.

 

[MisterX]

Ghormeh Sabzi or Fesenjoon are good main dishes

lamb meatballs fesenjoon > chicken fesenjoon

 

[Jeremy]

The biggest tip before cooking something for a group would be to do a test run first so you can make adjustments if necessary.

 

[Nacho Papi]

Aaaawww ye mehmoni time, bring out the fine cutlery