Mad Flavor: Soul-Satisfying Recipes Without Borders

By Devan Rajkumar

Globetrotting chef Devan Rajkumar understands how food can make us feel at home even when we're far away--and in his second cookbook, he's bringing the world to your table.

From Guyanese-Canadian chef, media personality and author Devan Rajkumar, aka "Chef Dev," comes Mad Flavor, the highly anticipated follow-up to his bestselling cookbook, Mad Love. Inspired by his culinary journeys to over a dozen countries, this dynamic collection features more than 100 soul-satisfying recipes that reflect the universal language of a shared meal.

These are recipes inspired by dishes Dev has savored here, there and everywhere: Mango Sticky Rice in Bangkok; Chicken Karahi in Lahore; Jerk Oxtail in Jamaica; and Spinach and Paneer Momos prepared for a pop-up in Kathmandu. Adapted for the home kitchen, these street eats, restaurant-style favourites, and comfort foods use everyday ingredients and straightforward instructions to deliver Chef Dev's big, signature flavors.

Features:

More than 100 globally inspired recipes, from Korean Fried Chicken to Guyanese Duck Curry to Basque Burnt Cheesecake Organized by how we crave and enjoy food: sections include "Crisp and Golden," "Warm and Slow," and "Spicy and Bold" Step-by-step guidance provided for foundational techniques, such as folding and pleating dumplings, helping to empower home cooks of every skill levelRecipe symbols indicate dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free), quick-prep recipes, ways to intensify or soften a dish -- and even an icon to signal when a recipe tastes even better the next day "Build the Bite" feature helps readers to construct a lively and balanced plateA full Essentials chapter, packed with crispy topping, pickles, dressings, hot sauces and finishing oils to level up any mealMad Flavor invites readers to create memorable meals in a kitchen without borders. It's a celebration of flavor that proves no matter where a recipe originates from, great food always feels like home.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1773272926
• ISBN13: 9781773272924
• Release Date: May 2027
• Publisher: Figure 1 Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages