"Akhtar Nawab is one of the best chefs in America. His book is full of insanely delicious and ingenious ways to cook food that makes you feel good. We’re lucky to have it."  —DAVID CHANG, chef and founder, Momofuku

"Akhtar has an uncanny ability to apply his technical skills to a myriad of cuisines—Indian, Mexican, seasonal American—and his food is always addictively delicious AND nourishing. Good for You is a reflection of this inimitable talent: here is a must-have collection of flavorful, healthful recipes that home cooks can make any day of the week." —MARCO CANORA, chef and founder, Hearth, Brodo Broth Company, and Zadie’s Oyster Room

"I can’t wait to make all these beautiful dishes! Akhtar can masterfully cook anything. Good for You is a thoughtful collection of modern, delicious recipes full of flavor and punch, born of Akhtar’s vast and varied career. This book teaches us to be good to ourselves while celebrating great ingredients and rich culinary traditions. Keep it close, use it often." —LORETTA KELLER, chef and restaurateur, San Francisco

Cooking from the book? Share a picture of your dish on Instagram in July using #goodforyoucookbook and tag @Chroniclebooks for a chance to win an advance print edition of the book! 

A Note from the Author, Akhtar Nawab: My story—the one about an Indian kid from Kentucky who ends up becoming a classically trained chef known for American, Mexican, Italian and, of all things, healthy cooking—is kind of complicated. But what my journey has lacked in predictability it has made up for with passion and learning and lots of cooking.

As a dad, I also cook for my daughter and her friends, some of whom can be picky, so I have become adept at creating recipes that appeal across the board, for all types of eaters. 

My hope is that once you’ve had time to cook your way through most of these recipes, you’ll be able to easily and joyfully cook food that is intensely delicious and overwhelmingly healthful. You’ll hopefully have a lot more energy, and feel better about what you are feeding yourself and your family—food that’s good for you!