{"product_id":"east-to-east","title":"East to East","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA joyful celebration of the immigrant experience told through the universal language of food. Brimming with raw, beautiful storytelling and 101 Indian-inspired recipes that draw on a global pantry and burst with flavor, this immersive cookbook will fill your heart and table.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEast to East\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is more than a collection of recipes. It’s a reclamation, a love letter, and a sharp meditation on what it means to build a life between cultures. Rachel’s food feels grounded in tradition yet alive in the present, inviting us to cook with curiosity, care, and a great deal of pride.\"—Andy Baraghani, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Cook You Want to Be\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMumbai-raised, New York City–based chef Rachel Gurjar shares the triumphs, hardships, and delicious discoveries that come from leaving your home and navigating a foreign country. Through inventive dishes that seamlessly blend the foods of her childhood and travels with beloved American staples, Gurjar’s cooking showcases the tantalizing possibilities that arise when cultures collide. Recipes for dishes ranging from condiments, snacks, and breads to entrees, drinks, and desserts include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon Red Kari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaneer with Sungold Tomatoes and Basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken Kebab Caesar Salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp Biryani with Pineapple Raita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy Butter Masala Pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirty Chai Espresso Martinis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardamom Sticky Toffee Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStunning photography enlivens these recipes and transports you to the streets and stoops of New York City and the beaches and markets of Mumbai. Written with honesty, passion, and vulnerability, \u003ci\u003eEast to East\u003c\/i\u003e is both a tribute to the immigrant experience with all its highs and lows and a universal tale of resilience, courage, and identity. With this sumptuous guide, Rachel’s food—creative, balanced, complex-tasting, and always appealing—comes to your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIGHLY COOKABLE RECIPES: Discover accessible dishes perfect for weeknight dinners and weekend hosting. This game-changing cookbook brings Indian food into your repertoire with a fresh spin and approachable instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFLAVORFUL FOOD: From Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Chex Mix to Cheesy Masala Eggs, Lamb Keema Taco Bowls, Cardamom Sticky Toffee Cake, and Haldi Doodh, these 100+ Indian and Indian-inspired recipes draw on global flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA CHEF’S JOURNEY: In these pages, Rachel Gurjar shares her story—from her childhood in Mumbai to her arrival in New York in the freezing midwinter, the racism she faced and her decision to forge onward, and that first juicy bite of a street taco that rocked her palate and changed her cooking forever. A Culinary Institute of America graduate and former food editor at \u003ci\u003eBon Appétit\u003c\/i\u003e, she has now crafted her first cookbook, showcasing her incredible flair for making traditional dishes taste fresh and new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOK: This gorgeous, photo-rich volume appeals as both a cookbook and a travelogue. Rachel’s personal narrative wraps beautifully around the recipes, which she shares as a way to preserve culture, tradition, and memories. 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