An Evening with Khushbu Shah for AMRIKAN

Join Bold Fork Books, Khushbu Shah & Meryl Feinstein for a Celebration AMRIKAN: 125 RECIPES FROM THE INDIAN DIASPORA. We'll come together, talk, and enjoy snacks from the book by DARU

ABOUT AMRIKAN

“What is Indian food in America?”
In her eagerly anticipated debut cookbook, acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah injects an electric and irresistible energy into the story of Indian food, with 125 recipes inspired by the cooking of the diaspora. From the savory and bold flavors of Achari Paneer Pizza to the ultimate home-cooked comfort meal, a pot of Spinach Tadka Dal with rice, Khushbu’s recipes are flavor-packed, party-pleasing, and wonderfully surprising. She invites readers on a journey far beyond butter chicken (though she has a stellar recipe for it), offering instructions for preparing meals, drinks, and desserts as diverse as Saag Paneer Lasagna, Classic Dosas, Keralan Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Pani Puri Mojitos, and a Masala Chai Basque Cheesecake. Khushbu makes it easy to dive in, equipping home cooks with a list of simple-to-find pantry staples alongside vibrant images, clever tips and tricks, and illuminating essays that introduce a thrilling voice in American food.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

KHUSHBU SHAH is a food writer and journalist who resides in Los Angeles, California. She was most recently the restaurant editor at Food & Wine magazine, where she crisscrossed the United States several times over on the hunt for the country’s best new chefs. She is the youngest person and the first person of color to ever hold that title. You can also find her work in the New York Times, Washington Post, GQ, Eater, and more. Additionally, her writing has been featured in the Best American Food Writing anthologies, and she has made appearances on television shows like Ugly Delicious. Khushbu grew up in Michigan, where her immigrant parents raised her with a deep appreciation for spices and good fruit.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

Meryl Feinstein is a chef, pasta maker, and food writer who left the corporate world for the food industry in 2018. After graduating from the Institute of Culinary Education and working at the renowned Lilia and Misi restaurants in New York City, she founded Pasta Social Club, a platform that brings people together over a love of food and learning. She is the author of the James Beard Award-nominated cookbook Pasta Every Day: Make It, Shape It, Sauce It, Eat It, and her writing and recipes have also been featured in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, and Food52, among other publications.