Food for Sharing

Sumptuous feasts, spice-infused flavors, and simple entertaining destined to impress and appeal to everyone.

Inspired by the melded cultures that make up Ashia’s extended family, Food for Sharing will take you on a journey full of flavors from India to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and New Zealand, where she now lives.

These are recipes for sharing, each infused with the spices and flavors of Ashia’s Memon Indian heritage, and the influences picked up through her family’s journey from India, to Africa, the Middle East, Europe and New Zealand.

With recipes for breakfast and brunch, summer picnics, festive feasts, sunset snacks and sweet and spiced desserts, interspersed with personal stories of Ashia’s immigrant family, this book shares all the ingredients to elevate your entertaining, all throughout the year.

The recipes in this book have been created to be as simple as possible, all inspired by the spices that Ashia grew up with at home, in the different countries she has lived.
Every element of this book is a fusion of cultures, the joys of sharing food, gathered together with loved ones. From Africa, to India, the Middle East, France, UK and New Zealand, this book will take you on a journey full of flavours and the melding of cultures dear to Ashia’s heart.
Includes themed menus, like “Inspired Indian Soiree” for the home cook who needs a little guidance when pairing dishes suitable for a crowd.
The recipes in this book are delicious, impressive, and simple to make, paired with exquisite photography and personal stories. It will make the perfect gift for anyone who loves to entertain.

Author Biography

Ashia Ismail-Singer is of Memon Indian heritage. She was raised in Malawi and the UK and now lives in New Zealand. One of four sisters, food has always played a big part in her life and she believes it is one of life’s simplest and greatest pleasures. Ashia was taught to cook by her mother, learning the traditional Indian way—without shortcuts. But she has since simplified and adapted recipes, combining influences from other countries she lived in or visited. She is a regular contributor to several food and lifestyle magazines and writes regularly for New Zealand House & Garden. Ashia lives in Auckland with her family, and works as a school nurse. She is author of Ashia’s Table, Food for Sharing, and Sweet Saffron and Cardamom.