It took decades for Roustaei to return to his Iranian roots and explore the cuisine of his youth. Eventually, he made his way ...

Mealtimes by the Caspian Sea were always displays of abundance. Omid Roustaei's extended family would gather every summer, ...

Discover the heart of Iranian cuisine as we explore the country’s most important food, a dish that Iranians simply cannot ...

Plus, there were herbs. Handfuls of parsley, cilantro and dill tossed into stewing pots and served by the bunch for munching at the table. “To us in Persian food, herbs are not treated as little, cute ...

“To us in Persian food, herbs are not treated as little, cute things you put on the side of the plate, but rather herbs to us are vegetables,” said Roustaei, author of the new cookbook ...

“To us in Persian food, herbs are not treated as little, cute things you put on the side of the plate, but rather herbs to us are vegetables," said Roustaei, author of the new cookbook “Bitter ...