Book excerpt: C.K.P. - Chaandraseniya Kaayastha Prabhu is a sub-caste within Maharashtrians (People residing in the state of Maharashtra in India and having Marathi as their mother tongue). The CKP's are a small community, with a large section of their population in the cities of Mumbai, Pune and Thane in Maharashtra. CKPs are foodies and have a rich tradition of unique recipes and cooking styles - whether it is vegetarian, non-vegetarian, desserts or festive recipes."Ase Amhi Kayastha" was originally released in 2016 in Marathi which was instantly sold out. The 2nd edition was released in 2018 with updated recipes. This book, which is translated to English has updated the recipe count to 200 from 169 in the 2nd Marathi edition. We also have a successful YouTube channel where many of the recipes are published. This E-Book includes the video links for many of the recipes.Recipes are spread across 11 Sections which include - 1) Chutneys - 10 recipes2) Koshimbeer/Raayte - 8 recipes3) Bhaajya(Vegetables) (Veg & Non Veg) - 76 recipes4) Aamtya(Curries) - 12 recipes5) Rice/Khichadi - 7 recipes6) Non-Vegetarian - 38 recipes7) Festive recipes - 8 recipes8) Sweet dishes - 14 recipes9) Upvaas(Fasting) - 1210) Masale(Spices) - 711) Balanteenisathi Khadyakruti(Recipes for ladies- to be consumed few months after childbirth) - 8 recipes