Omid Roustaei, The Caspian Chef

Omid Roustaei, The Caspian Chef Author of Bitter & Sweet: Global Flavors from an Iranian-American Kitchen. Teacher🔹Storyteller🔹 Psychotherapist

Omid Roustaei is an Iranian-American author and culinary instructor who has been deeply involved in the culinary world for more than 20 years. Born and raised in Tehran, he attended the School of Natural Cookery in Boulder, Colorado, where he studied the art of intuitive cooking. Omid now balances a career as a psychotherapist with his enthusiasm for teaching and writing. He shares Iranian culture

and traditions through cooking and storytelling, using the power of food to foster connections and serve as a gentle form of advocacy and activism.

07/27/2026

This week I made plant based meatballs with tempeh, veggies, and a few simple binders, then transformed them into one of my favorite Iranian comfort foods, Kalleh Gonjishki. ✨

Tender little meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce with crispy potatoes. Tasty, comforting, and 100% plant based. 🌱❤️

The full recipe/video is now on my YouTube channel!

Recipe 🔗 also in bio.

https://youtu.be/DEYwP8fArrc

Be sure to subscribe because that's where I'll be sharing all of my new plant based recipes from now on.

In June 2026, we had the privilege of presenting an engaging and educational workshop exploring the rich, complex, and f...
07/16/2026

In June 2026, we had the privilege of presenting an engaging and educational workshop exploring the rich, complex, and fascinating history of tea in India and Iran.

We shared culinary traditions rooted in history, hospitality, and community, while examining how tea was introduced and cultivated in each region and highlighting the lasting influence of colonialism, trade routes, and cultural exchange on the tea traditions that continue today.

The afternoon brought together community members for meaningful conversation, cultural learning, and connection through the shared experience of tea.

Presented by Peyvand, a nonprofit organization producing cultural programs across King County since 2011, this special gathering was made possible through the support of the City of Bellevue Cross-Cultural Center.

The event was held at the PCC Community Market in Bellevue.

Photography by the talented Sama Rahbar ✨

07/14/2026

Leek Tarte Tatin 🌿
Caramelized in a maple balsamic miso glaze, topped with golden plant-based puff pastry and flipped for a stunning presentation. A savory twist on the classic French Tarte Tatin.

Full recipe on YouTube, be sure to subscribe for my new content.

Recipe 🔗 also in bio

https://youtu.be/XlSXTQSGkOw?is=eSVuwbLuDllxLYjq

04/02/2026

Today, mom and I ventured out together to honor a ritual so deeply woven into our culture and our very being. On this 13th and final day of Nowruz, we made our wishes, gently tied the wheat sabzeh, and released it into the waters of Puget Sound.

Thousands of miles from our homeland, it remains ever-present in our minds and hearts. We watch from afar with heavy hearts and so much uncertainty about its future.

We carry it with us always, trusting that one day it will rise again in light, dignity, and peace.
💚🤍♥️

03/20/2026

Nowruz Piruz
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02/28/2026

01/28/2026

May you feel safe
May you be happy
May you find peace
May we have freedom, dignity, and joy

🌱🕊️💔

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