One of New York Magazine, the Boston Globe, WBUR Here & Now, and Serious Eats' Best Cookbooks of the Year Standout Cookbook for Summer 2025—Epicurious Irresistible vegetarian and vegan recipes inspired by award-winning food writer Yasmin Khan’s travels—and the cooking she does, at home, for family and friends.
Praise for Yasmin Khan’s previous cookbooks
“Food writing at its best. . . . Moving and beautiful.”
— Nigella Lawson
“Yasmin Khan is a masterful storyteller.”
— Nik Sharma
“Khan is a big-hearted food writer who understands the Middle East in a way that few writers, food or otherwise, seldom do.”
— Sirin Kale, Vice
“An inspiring, joyous celebration of food and migration. Beautifully written and delicious.”
— Padma Lakshmi
“This is the best kind of cookbook, one which tells you about people through the stories of their food. Compelling reading, gorgeous pictures—and the most delicious recipes.”
— Ruth Reichl
“[Yasmin Khan] has the rare gift of being able to translate her personal heritage into recipes even newcomers will be able to pull off.”
— Laura Shapiro, New York Times Book Review
“An incomparable and important examination of Iranian society through its kitchens and cuisines.”
— Eugenia Bone, The Wall Street Journal
“A sensitive balance of tradition with modern tweaks.”
— Evan Kleiman, Los Angeles Times