These new titles? They helped us get dinner on the table in so many ways. Books for those willing to explore the wonders ...

When Maryam Jillani was growing up in Islamabad, the last day of Ramadan was about more than breaking a month-long fast with extended family. A joyous occasion, the Eid al-Fitr holiday also was marked ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a ...

A mainstay at the Eid al-Fitr table of Maryam Jillani’s grandmother, Kulsoom, was mutton pulao, an aromatic rice dish prepared in a gently spiced bone broth. It’s both comforting and celebratory — and ...

Tarka daal is a vegan recipe featuring yellow lentils with chile-cumin oil. Courtesy Neetu Laddha/neetuladdha.com. For many Peninsula residents, Zareen’s is one of the first restaurants that come to ...

Pakistani food is underrepresented and misunderstood, say the authors of three forthcoming cookbooks that highlight the South Asian cuisine, spotlighting dishes that may be unfamiliar even to those ...

How much do we know about Pakistan? Well, it’s northwest of India and southeast of Afghanistan. It’s home to K2, the second-highest mountain peak. It has the world’s deepest port. How about the food?

Vibrant global flavors, explorations of culture and identity, and inspiring recipes highlight the year’s best cookbooks.

I’m collecting moments of joy where I can these days, relishing simple pleasures like watching a dove’s daily routine collecting twigs from the patio for a nest, my cat purring from the (apparent) ...