{"product_id":"padmas-all-american-tales-travels-and-recipes-from-taste-the-nation-and-beyond-a-cookbook","title":"Padma's All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond: A Cookbook","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPADMA LAKSHMI is an Emmy-nominated food expert, television producer, and \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author. She is the creator of the critically-acclaimed Hulu series \n\u003ci\u003eTaste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi, \u003c\/i\u003eand served as host and executive producer of Bravo's \n\u003ci\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/i\u003e for nineteen seasons. She is co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America, a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and an ACLU Artist Ambassador for immigrants' rights and women's rights. She is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eEasy Exotic, Tangy, Tart, Hot \u0026amp; Sweet, The Encyclopedia of Spices \u0026amp; Herbs, \u003c\/i\u003eher \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling memoir \n\u003ci\u003eLove, Loss, and What We Ate, \u003c\/i\u003eand the best-selling children's book \n\u003ci\u003eTomatoes for Neela.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In \n\u003ci\u003ePadma's All American\u003c\/i\u003e, she presents dishes from more than 20 different cuisines, from Afghani to American Indian, plus some family favorites passed down from her mother and grandmother. It's a spicy blend....The heart of her cookbook lies in the recipes inspired by recent immigrants, perfect examples of their skill and resourcefulness in adapting their cuisines to their new homeland.\" \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Andrew Coe, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I love this book so much--the wisdom, the welcome, the quality of Padma's writing, the depth of her shared experiences, and, oh my God, the recipes. This book makes me feel as if she is gently and boldly cooking right beside me.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Anne Lamott, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \n\u003ci\u003eBird by Bird\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"No cookbook has ever made me cry. Until now. This book is filled with heartwarming stories of joy and resilience that made my eyes fill with tears. Then I ran into the kitchen to cook Padma's startlingly original recipes: they instantly became part of my permanent repertoire.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Ruth Reichl, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \n\u003ci\u003eTender at the Bone\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Padma pushes past the familiar borders of American cooking, telling the immigrant stories that season the nation's table. It's American food in its truest form. . . . borderless, fearless, and extraordinarily delicious.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Yotam Ottolenghi, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \n\u003ci\u003e Plenty\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003e Jerusalem\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003ePadma's All American \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates what makes the food in this country so special--the people who've come from all across the globe and brought their culture with them. These stories, filtered through Padma's unique perspective, bring to life the vibrant recipes that make up the tapestry of American cuisine. Her reassuring warmth and clear instructions give me the confidence to dive into dishes I've never attempted or tasted before, like Amazonian tamales (made with grated yuca!) and aash, a hearty Afghan noodle soup.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Sohla El-Waylly, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \n\u003ci\u003eStart Here\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An honest and mouthwatering ode to the many cuisines and cultures that define what it is to be American, as tasted and tested by the one, the only--Padma. As I flip through the pages of this cookbook, I've never wanted to dive into my own kitchen and 'cook like an American' more.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Molly Baz\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \n\u003ci\u003e Cook This Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"[ \n\u003ci\u003ePadma's All American\u003c\/i\u003e] is dedicated to immigrant families and their cuisines in the midst of continuing political dehumanization of the very people who make the United States' culinary culture far richer than it would be without Mexican, Indian, Iranian, and so many other influences. Lakshmi beautifully articulates what it means for her to use food as a lens into other people's lives and cultures, and she gives voices to those whose daily lives are full of spices and specialties that many readers might, at first glance, view as unfamiliar. She draws on her own experiences to demystify practices, noting, for instance, that frying spices can seem intimidating but is a simple skill that she learned as a child. Throughout the book, she shares stories, many from \n\u003ci\u003eTaste the Nation, \u003c\/i\u003e and offers recipes that are meticulously written to ensure readers' success when trying new ingredients or cooking methods. . . . A love letter to the diversity of the United States, written through food.\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[Lakshmi] collects stories of immigrants--war brides, refugees, students--and honors their culinary contributions....Recipes, organized by course, all come with a backstory....Beautiful photography and step-by-step instructions will tempt home cooks to try a new world of recipes, and Lakshmi's suggested pantry staples (chilis, herbs, oils) will make flavors pop. Delicious food and unforgettable immigrant stories will broaden and enrich readers' culinary repertoire, strengthening bonds among all who call America home.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Colorful, lush and diverse, Padma Lakshmi's latest cookbook, explores what American food looks like through a modern lens, highlighting many cultures and traditions and lovingly focusing on the immigrants who brought them here....Throughout, Lakshmi intermingles stories about her own experiences with those of the individuals and communities that have generously shared their recipes with her. As she explains, \n\u003cbr\u003eshe called this book \n\u003ci\u003ePadma's All American\u003c\/i\u003e because it is her vision of what it means to be--and eat like--an American. The result is a volume that Lakshmi's many fans will treasure.\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025: \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTaste of Home\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[Lakshmi] is the perfect person to help us understand how immigrants are changing the way Americans eat . . . . A spicy blend. . . . Delicious.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this very personal book--the result of seven years of traveling and tasting, listening and observing for her award-winning Hulu show \n\u003ci\u003eTaste the Nation\u003c\/i\u003e--Padma Lakshmi compiles more than 100 recipes from the immigrant and Indigenous communities she visits, as well as many from her own family, showing us what really comprises American cuisine. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecipes include: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Plum Chaat - Tomato Egg Drop Soup - Yogurt Tahdig - Pasta all'Amatriciana \n\u003cbr\u003e- Jollof Rice - Saag and Grits - Shoyu Poke - Pad Thai Fish - Jerk Chicken \n\u003cbr\u003e- Amazonian Tamales - Biracial Latkes - Vegetable Pakori - Coconut Rice - Banana Lumpia - Strawberry-Cardamom and Cream Cake - Masala Chai - \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePadma's All American \u003c\/i\u003eis filled with mouth-watering recipes, adapted here for the home cook--along with profiles and stories from the people who inspired the dishes. It is a joyful book--a love letter to the people who create and evolve American cuisine every day and a road map to the foods that give America its vibrant palate, from one of our most essential culinarians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2025 pg. 44 (EAN 9780593535325, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/01\/2025 (EAN 9780593535325, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/17\/2025 (EAN 9780593535325, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lakshmi, Padma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Knopf Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-11-04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|American - General|Cooking|Essays \u0026amp; Narratives\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking, American|International cooking|Cookbooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.25 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593535325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780593535325\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knopf Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51110234063126,"sku":"SP-9780593535325","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780593535325_spiral.png?v=1774948028","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/padmas-all-american-tales-travels-and-recipes-from-taste-the-nation-and-beyond-a-cookbook","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}