“In this groundbreaking and memorable debut, journalist Maryam Jillani invites readers into the Pakistani home kitchen for a tour of one of the world’s most exciting cuisines. Jillani is a gifted storyteller, and the book is filled with colorful descriptions of cooking that span generations, religious beliefs, and a country with breathtaking natural beauty. I’m thrilled Pakistan―a book to cook from, a book to read―is here for all to discover.”―Matt Rodbard, author of Koreaworld and editor of TASTE
“With great care and the diligence of a seasoned reporter, Maryam Jillani has done the long-overdue work of capturing Pakistani cooking in all its complexity, dynamism, and nuance. What’s resulted is a definitive work that people will cook from, and treasure, for years to come.”―Mayukh Sen, author of Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America
“This is the Pakistani cookbook I’ve been waiting for! A mouthwatering celebration of a beautiful country. These recipes and stories will warm your heart.”―Yasmin Khan, author of Zaitoun, Ripe Figs, and The Saffron Tales
“With Pakistan, Maryam Jillani has gifted us a refreshingly modern and clear-eyed portrait of a country and its cuisine. Part historical anthology and part memoir, this cookbook is a deeply researched and lovingly compiled feast of rare and beloved recipes that illuminate the deliciously provincial nature of Pakistani food, reminding us that no country or culture is a monolith. It is vivid, transporting, and practical―no cookbook collection is complete without it! As a fellow member of the Pakistani diaspora, I am so grateful for its existence."―Mahira Rivers, writer and restaurant critic