The contrasts of geography, climate, religious beliefs, and population in India result in its strong and distinct culture. These differences have greatly influenced Indian menus. However, one thing that all Indian dishes do have in common is the abundant variety of spices used to create them. Sweet, hot, and savory, spices are so important to Indian cooking, they are often prepared in special ways.

"This collection of Aarti's memories and over 100 recipes will make cooking with traditional Indian and Middle Eastern flavors easy and fun for any reader. Wonderfully evocative stories at the beginning of each chapter relate how a woman who was an outsider experienced many cultures and cuisines: she was an Indian in Dubai going to a British school; an international student attending Northwestern University; and a journalist who left her job at CNN...

"In Indian Flavor Every Day, Indian cooking authority Maya Kaimal proves it's possible to experience the joy of this cuisine with minimal time and a handful of special ingredients like ghee and dried chilis. She distills essential flavor-building methods, like blending spices and tempering them in oil to release their essence, and applies these techniques to accessible, flexible ingredients any home cook has on hand. With many vegetarian, gluten-free,...

"Good for you is a cookbook that infuses clean eating with rich flavor. Inspired by his Indian heritage, Kentucky upbringing, and professional experience cooking in Mexican and Italian restaurants, Akhtar Nawab presents 100 healthful recipes that satisfy every appetite. From basic building blocks--like vegan soubise and gluten-free bread--to recipes like Blueberry Ginger Smoothie, Gazpacho with Poached Shrimp, Fish Tacos with Pistachio Mole, and Dark...

"The best Indian food is cooked (and eaten) at home. Real Indian food is fresh, simple, and packed with flavor. In 'Made in India,' Meera Sodha introduces you to the food she grew up eating every day. Unlike the fare you get at your local Indian takeout joint, her food is vibrant and surprisingly quick and easy to make. Meera serves up a feast of more than 130 delicious recipes collected from three generations of her family. On the menu is everything...

"One of the South's best chefs invites you to grill, stew, and fry your own way to a more expansive and delicious dinner. A Vishwesh Bhatt dish conjures an evolving American South. Peanut Masala-Stuffed Baby Eggplant alongside fried okra, tossed in tangy chaat masala. Collard-Wrapped Catfish with a spicy Peanut Pesto. These much-loved dishes are stars on the menu at Snackbar in Oxford, Mississippi, where Bhatt has been the executive chef since 2009,...

Collects recipes celebrating the aromas, textures, and flavors of India, including lime-flavored potato croquettes, grilled fish with garlic and cream, spiced basmati rice with peanuts, tandoori breads, and coconut chutney.

Desified is a celebration of South Asian flavors and spices. Inspired by the core principles of Ramadan, this book has more than 90 recipes, including show-stopping breakfasts, simple and satisfying dinners, and feasting dishes to share. Whether you're looking for the best ways to break your fast or you simply want to eat well throughout the year, a desi twist is always delicious.

Told in two voices, teens Radha and Jai, seniors at a New Jersey performing arts high school, reignite their passion for dance and find strength in one another to pursue their dreams.