4 persian rice stuffed with and Recipes

zucchini (6 oz each), kosher salt, divided, black pepper, divided, olive oil, divided, jasmine rice, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, ground cumin, ground red pepper, water, dried apricots, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup), grated orange rind, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, chopped shelled dry-roasted , unsalted pistachios, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup), no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained

cornish hens or 1 whole chicken, salt, onions, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, olive oil, grain rice, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, rose water (optional), chicken broth, dried barberries, cleaned, soaked and drained or 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped, almonds, raisins, fresh lime juice, saffron (optional), apple juice, lime slice (to garnish )

red capsicums (bell peppers), basmati rice, mushrooms (optional), split peas (soaked overnight), dill, mint, coriander, tarragon (dried is accepted), shallot, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable stock, turmeric, salt and pepper