Chef Najmieh

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Chef Najmieh Batmanglij, born and raised in Iran, learned the art of Persian cooking from her mother, but perfected her methods in France, where she followed her passion for creating delicious meals. She has spent the last 35 years cooking, traveling and adapting authentic Persian recipes in the U.S. With seven well-reviewed cookbooks under her belt, Batmanglij is now settled in Washington, D.C. and teaching Persian cooking techniques using fresh, local produce.