the perfect cookbook set for couples who Love to Cook, Feast & Celebrate

Ashia Ismail-Singer’s love of food stories and family traditions shines through in every recipe she creates. Her soulful collection of dishes is designed to bring loved ones together, blending international flavours with fresh local ingredients to give each recipe an exotic, moreish twist. From everyday meals to celebratory feasts, Ashia’s cooking captures the warmth of shared tables, the nostalgia of heritage, and the joy of bringing people together through beautiful, flavour-packed food.

We’re giving away a delicious prize for food lovers: all three bestselling cookbooks by Ashia Ismail-Singer — My Indian Kitchen, Saffron Swirls & Cardamom Dust, and The Laden Table.
Perfect for couples to cook together, planning cosy weeknight meals, or preparing beautiful feasts for celebrations, this cookbook set brings global flavour, heart and creativity to every dish.

Ashia Ismail-Singer is a celebrated author known for her soulful recipes, stunning photography and storytelling rooted in her Memon Muslim Indian heritage. Her food reflects a lifetime of cultural influences — from India and Africa to the UK and now New Zealand — where spice is celebrated as the hero and cooking becomes a way to connect across cultures and generations. Her three books have been published internationally, nominated for multiple New Zealand awards.

Ashia sums up her style beautifully: “Indian food is my soul food but by combining different cultural influences I am tapping into that sense of nostalgia immigrants everywhere have for a taste of home.”

“Beautifully shot, gorgeous colour pallete and recipes that just beg to be created. First up for me — Gunpowder Masala Crispy Choux Potatoes!”

— Al Brown, NZ Chef

What’s Inside the Prize

✨ My Indian Kitchen
Ashia’s debut book offers traditional favourites and modern Indian dishes that are easy for home cooks to recreate. With pantry staples and fresh ingredients, it brings authentic flavour to everyday meals.

✨ Saffron Swirls & Cardamom Dust
A stunning fusion of Eastern spices and Western baking — expect cookies, cakes and sweet treats elevated with cardamom, saffron and rose. These beautifully spiced desserts are perfect for celebrations, bridal showers, engagement parties or wedding-day baking.

✨ The Laden Table: Food for Sharing
A feast of vibrant, generous recipes designed for hosting. From canapés and salads to luxurious mains and stunning cakes, this book is made for entertainers and couples who love to gather people around great food. Ashia even includes curated menus to help plan the perfect celebration.