AAPI & diaspora authors

Mahjong : House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora
Nicole Wong
Mahjong, one of the first English-language books to center Asian diaspora rules, teaches readers how to play the game and showcases mahjong culture, both past and present, through essays and vignettes on the history of the game, design elements (dating your inherited or thrifted sets), and more. For many third-culture kids...
Malai : Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors
Pooja Bavishi, Malai
A celebration of South Asian flavors by Pooja Bavishi, the founder of acclaimed Malai ice cream. Malai’s treats are always eggless, sometimes vegan, and come in a variety of delightful forms: ice cream, kulfi pops, ice cream cakes, and ice cream sandos.Learn to create frozen desserts at home with this...
Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen : Recipes from a Well-Fed Childhood
Zareen Khan, Umair Khan
Replete with beautiful images and evocative odes to the flavors of great Pakistani food, this cookbook demystifies favorites like kababs, curries, and samosas.In this introduction to Pakistani cooking, the folks behind Zareen’s Michelin Guide-approved restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area share 95 recipes designed for American cooks.Featuring the most...
Everything is Indian : Authentic flavours, easy modern recipes
Justin Narayan, Nicholas Jordan
Indian flavors have finally entered weeknight rotation. We all love the flavors of Indian cooking, but why aren't they as common in our pantries as soy sauce and tomato paste? Welcome to Everything is Indian – a joyous, delicious, permissive journey modernizing the flavors we love for tonight's home cooks. Think of...
Rooza : A Journey through Islamic Cuisine Inspired by Ramadan and Eid
Nadiya Hussain
From the New York Times bestselling cookbook author and winner of the Great British Baking Show (and fan favorite), Nadiya Hussain, comes an exploratory and celebratory journey of Muslim cuisine, with 30 days of main meal and dessert inspiration for Ramadan, shining a light on the customs, traditions, and incredible variety of dishes from...
Food for Sharing : Love and Spices from an Immigrant Kitchen
Ashia Ismail-Singer
Sumptuous feasts, spice-infused flavors, and simple entertaining destined to impress and appeal to everyone.Inspired by the melded cultures that make up Ashia’s extended family, Food for Sharing will take you on a journey full of flavors from India to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and New Zealand, where she now...
Gateaux : Sweets (Modern French Pastry)
Mori Yoshida
Step into the world of Gâteaux, a celebration of Japanese refinement and French pastry. Sweet creations extend beyond the titular gateaux, occasionally adding subtle elements of innovation from Mori Yoshida’s homeland.Encouraging the enjoyment of pastries at nearly every opportunity, Gâteaux presents recipes for different times of the day, from breakfast pains au...
Roti : 90 Simple Recipes for the Indian Bread and Its Accompaniments
Anuradha Ravindranath
Roti is perhaps one of India’s most versatile, yet unassuming, dishes. Bake it on a griddle, stuff it with mashed potatoes, lather it in ghee or butter, pair it with curries and pickles, roast it, fry it, or bake it in a tandoor. It is made with many grains, but...
Coastal Harvest: Fish - Forage - Feast : A Cookbook
Taku Kondo
Bookplate-signed copies now available! Embark on an epic adventure up and down the Pacific Coast to sustainably harvest your own food, master preparation techniques, and make creative dishes.Whether you want to find your own food or just cook creative recipes, this book will teach you how to catch fish, identify...
Monsoon : Delicious Indian Recipes for Every Day and Season
Asma Khan
“The soul of my cooking is the symphonic layering of vibrant flavors that work together like instruments in an orchestra.” – Asma KhanInternationally renowned chef and award-winning author Asma Khan returns with a masterclass on building flavor in your cooking through the intuitive principles of Indian cookery.Structured around the six...
Dinner (US Edition) : 120 vegan and vegetarian recipes for the most important meal of the day
Meera Sodha
US Edition From New York Times bestselling author Meera Sodha comes a fresh and joyful celebration of the most important meal of the day. In her new book Dinner, celebrated cookbook author Meera Sodha offers readers over one hundred recipes, all created to answer the daily question: “What's for dinner?” in exciting and...
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Soy Sauce!

Laura G. Lee

Soy Sauce!
Laura G. Lee
A joyful picture book for kids and foodies of all ages (with real soy sauce as paint!) that celebrates the iconic kitchen staple and the magical way food connects family and friends across the world.Salty, savory, rich, and even sweet, soy sauce is as fascinating to make as it is delicious...
Accidentally on Purpose : A Memoir
Kristen Kish
Bookplate-signed copies available! Accidentally on Purpose dives into Kristen Kish’s childhood as a Korean adoptee in the Midwest, finding purpose in kitchens, and becoming the season 10 winner of—and now host—of Top Chef all the while navigating life in the spotlight, coming out in her adult years, and all the life...
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and Other Curiously Named Classic Chinese Dishes : A Graphic Cookbook—26 Recipes & Stories
Ying Chang Compestine, Vivian Truong (Illustrated by)
Explore the unique nomenclature of traditional Chinese dishes through folklore, personal storytelling, and 26 easy-to-cook recipes in this entertaining graphic novel cookbook, perfect for lovers of comics and food.Storytelling is one of the most universal and collaborative components in every culture. In Chinese culture, dishes are often connected to a...
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking : Techniques, Ingredients & Recipes
Sachiyo Harada
A highly illustrated tome with 100 recipes for the most iconic Japanese dishes, with step-by-step photography, ingredient breakdowns, and practical tips. Japanese is one of the world’s most beloved cuisines, but cooking Japanese food at home can still feel daunting to many. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking breaks down 100...
In the Kusina : My Seasonal Filipino Cooking
Woldy Reyes
A brightly flavorful, artfully presented celebration of chef and tastemaker Woldy Reyes’ heritage, featuring more than 100 recipes for classic Filipino dishes updated to be lighter, fresher, and vegetable-forward.Growing up in Southern California as a first-generation Filipino American, Woldy Reyes felt like an outsider, always straddling two worlds. At home,...
Every Peach Is a Story : A Picture Book

David Mas Masumoto, Nikiko Masumoto, Lauren Tamaki (Illustrated by)

Every Peach Is a Story : A Picture Book
David Mas Masumoto, Nikiko Masumoto, Lauren Tamaki (Illustrated by)
In this poignant debut picture book from authors and farmers Nikiko Masumoto and David Mas Masumoto, with illustrations by award-winning artist Lauren Tamaki, little Midori discovers that every peach on her Japanese American family’s farm is a sweet reminder of those who’ve come before.One spring day, little Midori asks Jiichan,...
Dip In : 80 delicious dip recipes for entertaining, snacking & beyond
Sonali Shah
A fun, giftable cookbook that showcases the versatility of dips with options for every occasion and mood, including snacking, entertaining, 'picky bits' picnics and much more.Need an easy contribution for a potluck/picnic? Dip it. Stunning small plates to feed friends when entertaining? Dip it. Or even a quick, delicious snack...