Undercooked

Praise

“Heartfelt and hilarious, Undercooked is a rumination on life through your belly. Dan Ahdoot has been my culinary guide and mentor over the years, and he hasn’t led me to a single bad meal. A few bad decisions, sure, but some incredible meals. You’re absolutely going to love his literary debut!”—Hasan Minhaj, Peabody Award–winning comedian

“Dan Ahdoot is hilarious. Whether he’s describing hunting, stand-up, or soufflé, you’ll get laughs and insights that are totally unexpected.”—Steven Rinella, New York Times bestselling author of The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival

“Dan Ahdoot is a man after my own stomach. I love this book because it combines my favorite things in life: food, laughs, and great stories. It made me even happier and hungrier. Undercooked overdelivers.”—Phil Rosenthal, creator and host of Somebody Feed Phil

“Breaking bread with Dan Ahdoot is a very fun, slightly educational, wild ride. Undercooked made me laugh, cry, feel all the feelings, and hungry too! Do yourself a favor and have a nosh while you enjoy this read.”—Michelle Buteau, author of Survival of the Thickest

“Reading Undercooked feels like getting a same-day reservation at the hottest restaurant in town, and the waiter just happens to be a professional comedian. We’re all lucky to be a part of this food lover’s journey—it’s a beautiful book.”—Jimmy O. Yang, author of How to American

“A hilarious adventure with surprisingly contemplative moments.”—Book Riot

“Hilarious . . . Ahdoot peels back the layers through amusing anecdotes, seamlessly pairing his sharp-witted humor with an endearing self-awareness. Whether he is skewering food restrictions or lamenting relationship regrets, Ahdoot’s rib-tickling collection will satiate culinary adventurers.”—Publishers Weekly

“Ahdoot’s coming-of-age memoir takes readers on an often hilarious ride through his many food-related adventures. . . . [He] is a skilled storyteller who will leave readers wanting more. . . . His personality pops off the page through clever writing, and . . . his all-too-human need for self-forgiveness and acceptance comes across as universal.”—Booklist