Chef Palak Patel's culinary journey

Born and raised in India and trained at the Institute of Culinary Education, Palak is inspired by her heritage and global travels.

Discover the magic behind the recipes in Chef Palak Patel's new book 'Food is Love'.

FOOD IS LOVE

I know firsthand how delicious Palak Patel’s food is. She easily bested me in the Beat Bobby Flay arena with her famous chicken curry. Reading through these recipes will make your mouth water, with her vibrant spices and plant-based ingredients. This book will make it into the Sunday night rotation in my kitchen for sure.
— Bobby Flay
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Food Is Love: Plant-Based Indian-Insired Recipes to Feel Joy and Connection

Have you ever experienced tears of gratitude and joy after eating something? Received a kiss from a dessert that left you breathless? Tasted something so reminiscent that it brought you right back to a moment in time from your childhood?

Food can nourish us physically, but cooking and eating are also ways of connecting with our loved ones, expressing our affection for others, caring for ourselves, and celebrating life. For chef Palak Patel, cooking is the ultimate act of love. In her debut cookbook, she invites us to take a journey through the emotional landscape of food with plant-based, Indian-inspired recipes organized by the feelings they evoke: from joy and comfort, to nostalgia and love.

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