Madhur Jaffrey, the legendary cooking icon and food writer, is being celebrated for her 50th Anniversary cookbook, ‘An Invitation to Indian Cooking’. Through her influence on popularizing Indian cuisine in the West, Jaffrey has inspired countless home cooks. This article highlights some of her favorite recipes from the cookbook, including Easy Chickpea Curry, Stir-Fried Orange Pumpkin, Baked Chicken Curry, Oranges With Ginger-Yogurt Sauce, Everyday Moong Dal, and Potatoes With Cumin and Asafetida.