Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family Cooking / Regional & Cultural / Indian & South Asian A young food writer’s witty and irresistible celebration of her mom’s “Indian-ish” cooking—with accessible and innovative Indian-American recipes Indian food is everyday food. With a voice that’s funny, engaging, and relatable, writer Priya Krishna shares her loving tribute to her mom’s “Indian-ish” cooking—modern American and Indian hybrids like Roti Pizza, Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar, Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Pea Chutney, and Malaysian Ramen. Priya’s mom, Ritu, taught herself to cook after moving to the U.S. while also working as a software programmer—her unique creations merging the Indian flavors of her childhood with her global travels and inspiration from cooking shows, as well as her kids’ requests for American favorites like spaghetti and PB&Js.