“I’m obsessed with food – with cooking it, eating it and talking about it. I’ve had some of the best experiences of my life because of food, so I hate the thought of anyone being put off by unnecessary rules in the kitchen. That’s where the idea for my book came from; I wanted to encourage people to have a go – to experiment with flavour and have fun.”
Seema Pankhania
In Craveable, Seema’s first book, she shares joyful, flavour-led dishes that are sure to satisfy every mood and appetite. Inspired by her travels and the food cravings we all share, Seema will take you on a journey of fresh, comforting, salty, sweet, and celebratory meals, as well as a whole chapter of emergency dishes when you need something delicious and nourishing, but don’t have the time or energy for shopping or cooking.
Dishes include Bombay Fish Finger Sandwiches, Pickled Jalapeno Mac n Cheese, Indian Fried Chicken, Caramelised Honey and Zaatar Cheese Toastie, and even a 30-minute Emergency Birthday Cake!
Seema created this book to be a collection of simple trusted recipes that you can turn to when you need something savoury, sweet or fresh or just need to make a quick meal that’s still delicious on a Tuesday night. If you don’t have an ingredient, she provides a list of simple substitutes and empowers you to break the rules in the kitchen and make the recipes your own. The NOW! chapter includes Seema’s immediate pick-me-up recipes to avoid an expensive takeaway. The something special chapter is for entertaining friends and family or when you want a project to create something your friends will love. Seema’s criteria for desserts is that they must be show stopping and deliciously moreish to turn occasions into something a bit more special. This chapter includes desserts to raise a smile like Caramelized Banana Split or the Tangfastic Doughnut.
With Seema’s infectious sense of fun jumping out from every page, and every recipe infused with her voracious appetite for travel and big flavour, this is a celebration of food in its purest form and a collection of truly delicious, accessible recipes that anyone can make.
About Seema Pankhania
All I want to eat; fresh; salty & savoury; spicy; green; comforting; special; sweet; now!
