KHUSHBU SHAH & SOLEIL HO – Amrikan

In her eagerly anticipated debut cookbook Amrikan: 125 Recipes From the Indian Diaspora, Khushbu Shah proves that the Indian American diaspora holds boundless inspiration as the cornerstone of a meal. 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. 

Join Khushbu as she invites us 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, Keralan Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Pani Puri Mojitos, and 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 an exciting new voice in American food.  

Joining Khushbu onstage is Soleil Ho, a columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle.  

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. Amrikan is her debut cookbook. 

Our community partner for this event is Omnivore Books. 

All seating is first come, first served.

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