Here is what the publisher tells us about this book: 

Discover a world of flavors in this elegantly designed cookbook from Omid Roustaei—the Caspian Chef—featuring 75 mouthwatering recipes that blend Iranian dishes with global cuisines, accompanied by moving stories of Omid’s life and culinary journey from Iran to the US.

Bitter & Sweet is an elegantly designed cookbook featuring 75 mouthwatering recipes from Omid Roustaei, the Caspian Chef. Infused with moving stories, useful cooking tips, and gorgeous photographs, Bitter & Sweet teaches readers to experiment not only with Iranian dishes but also with the many cuisines and techniques that Omid has explored throughout his career. His welcoming prose and down-to-earth methods are sure to engage both practiced hands and total newcomers to the kitchen.

Recipes include Persian and international classics alike such as: 

• Chicken in Pomegranate Walnut Sauce (Khoresh Fesenjun)
• Sour Cherry Rice with Petite Meatballs (Albalu Polo ba Ghel Gheli)
• Rice with a Crispy Saffron Layer (Polo ba Tahdig)
• Braised Burdock with Carrots (Kinpira Gobo)
• Creamy Smoked Fish and Vegetable Soup (Cullen Skink)
• Fried Potato and Bulgur Kibbeh (Kibbet Batata bil Lahmeh)
  
  

Written in a conversational format that makes this complex and delicious cuisine easy to cook for anyone, regardless of experience. Each recipe includes simple tips for modification based on what you have on hand, with deeper instruction on how to become a more mindful and intuitive cook.

Hardcover. Color photographs throughout.