The humble date is rarely the centerpiece of a family table — but not in Ayesha Erkin’s home. She invites us into the delicious world of dates through her crowd-pleasing collection of sweet and savory recipes.

This beautifully bound edition gathers more than 30 recipes from her beloved “Date of the Day” social media series, which she began during Ramadan 2020. Inside, you’ll find donut dates, jammy onion and mascarpone dates, mango lassi brûlée dates, and other inventive combinations. It’s a first-class addition to any cookbook shelf, offering iftar inspiration and much more.

While Ayesha photographed most of the recipes herself on her phone, Mack’s team created the images shown below, which appear on the cover and as visual anchors throughout the book.

Cookbook Photography: Mackenzie Smith

Food Styling: Maite Aizpurua

Prop Styling: Audrey K. Davis