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Louisa Shafia

Louisa Shafia develops recipes, teaches cooking classes, makes cooking videos and writes cookbooks. Her first cookbook, Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life, was nominated for best book of the year by the IACP in the Health and Special Diet category. She is the author of the blog Lucid Food.

Recipes and Stories by Louisa Shafia

  • Persian Shepherd's Pie

    I call this dish Persian Shepherd's Pie because, like the British favorite, it's a one-pot meal that's served up in hearty slices.
  • Stinging Nettle Pesto

    Reprinted from Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life by Louisa Shafia. Copyright © 2009 Published by Ten Speed Press.
  • Turmeric Chicken with Sumac and Lime

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