Priya Krishna

Priya Krishna is a food journalist and author known for her work in culinary storytelling and cookbook writing. She is the author of the bestselling cookbook "Indian-ish," which celebrates accessible Indian-American home cooking. Her writing has appeared in prominent publications such as The New York Times, where she serves as a food reporter, and Lucky Peach, the acclaimed food journal founded by David Chang and Peter Meehan.

Krishna's career began with a focus on food journalism during her time at Dartmouth College, where she wrote a dining column for The Dartmouth and contributed to Small Kitchen College. Her early experiences included an internship at the Food Network and a role at Baltz & Company, a public relations firm specializing in the restaurant industry. Recognized for her expertise, she was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2020 and received a nomination for an International Association of Culinary Professionals award for her journalism. Krishna continues to explore food culture through her writing, blending personal narrative with culinary insight.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Ultimate Dining Hall Hacks: Create Extraordinary Dishes from the Ordinary Ingredients in Your College Meal Plan 2014
2 Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family 2019
3 Cooking at Home: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Recipes (With: David Chang) 2021
4 Priya's Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids 2024