Third Culture cooking is American cooking: Delicious everyday multicultural recipes borrowing
from our parents and their parents’ homes melding the old with the new and the familiar with
the unfamiliar to create bold flavors and new classics for the next generation of cooks. The
food that author Zaynab Issa cooks—inspired by her East African and South Asian roots the
American suburban delights she grew up eating and her international travels—is packed with
unique and flavorful riffs. Her affectionate homages to the chain restaurants we love are
reflected here: fluffy cinnamon rolls that rival Cinnabon’s Baskin Robbins–inspired almond
fudge squares and an artichoke dip that recalls TGI Fridays’ delights that will make you want
to stay in. To complete the collection Zaynab looked to her primary inspiration the women
who’ve fed her and meticulously recorded her favorite traditional dishes from each of them.
Beyond the recipes Zaynab shares her tips on establishing yourself as a confident cook—one who
prepares food consciously hosts with pride and is never without a well-stocked pantry. The
book includes sections like "Set Yourself Up for Success " which outlines Zaynab’s essential
kitchen tools and ingredients "On Food & Feelings" to guide the reader through cooking based
on their mood and "Host with the Most" featuring suggested menus and Zaynab’s method for
executing any organized dinner. Finally look to "Eating with Your Eyes" for her philosophy on
serving beautiful food. For extravagant entertaining as well as weeknight ease Third
Culture Cooking is a love letter to American home-cooking and the many influences that make it
so. Recipes include: French Onion Ramen Samosas Two Ways Chocolate Cake with Chai
Buttercream Farzana’s Biryani Thai-Style Crispy Salmon Steak Sandwich with Date Chutney
Tandoori Tacos Baklava Granola Banana Cake with Tahini Fudge Chicken Kitchri and many more!
