Journey from Odesa on Ukraine’s Black Sea coast, through Istanbul, where Europe and Asia meet, to Trabzon in Turkey – “Black Sea: Dispatches & Recipes” is a vivid travelogue and cookbook. Caroline Eden introduces us to the intertwined cuisines of Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey, merging history, humanity and food.
Winner of the John A...
"Chesnok: Recipes with Love from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Beyond" is Polina Chesnakova’s love letter to the food of her childhood. Born in Ukraine to Russian and Armenian parents from Georgia, she grew up cooking and eating at the hip of her mother and aunts.
Essays, stories, and profiles of the amazing cooks in her life are peppered a...
‘This is an utterly magical book.’ – Nigella Lawson
A culinary journey with easy-to-make recipes from the enchanting Eastern lands of the Danube River. In Danube, the James Beard Award-winning food writer and cook Irina Georgescu takes you on a gastronomic adventure as you journey along the Danube River, unearthing the hidden gems of Eastern Eur...
From the sun‑scorched valleys of southern Armenia to the forested peaks of northern Georgia, Caroline Eden’s “Green Mountains” traces a walker’s journey through the soul of the Caucasus – packed with herbs, apricots, flatbreads, mountain cheeses, wood‑smoke kitchens, local voices and authentic recipes from those wild hills and ancient valleys.
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A culinary journey across Eastern Europe, "Kapusta" celebrates the humble vegetables that have shaped some of the most vibrant culinary traditions in the world.
Focusing on five key vegetables to the region – cabbage, beetroot, potato, carrot and mushrooms – it honours a philosophy of cooking that has affordability, seasonality, sustainability a...
From the heartlands of Ukraine, down through Moldova, across to the Caucasus and beyond – “Mamushka” is a love letter to Eastern Europe. With 100+ recipes — from garlicky Georgian poussins to Moldovan cheese twists, sour‑cherry pie to borscht — this cookbook brings the full warmth, colour and culinary traditions of Ukraine and its neighbours ali...
The essential cookbook for preparing perfect Polish dumplings at home. Delve deep into regional recipes from all over Poland with the traditional ingredients and stories that define these delicious dumplings. From the Baltic Sea with its abundance of fish, to the unique smoky and sour flavours of the mountainous south and beyond, discover endles...
Follow Caroline Eden across Central Asia – from the Caspian shores to Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley – in “Red Sands”, a travel-cookbook that reveals Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan through its market stalls, bountiful orchards, shared loaves, fragrant tea and the lives of people in this vibrant part of the world.
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From the frozen forests of Siberia to the wide‑ranging kitchens of what once was the Soviet Union, “Salt & Time” revives favourite flavours – from restorative solyanka fish soup and caviar‑topped blinis to simmering pelmeni, fermented pickles, carrot‑caraway cake and smoky comfort dishes. In these 100 recipes, snow‑crisp memories meet mode...
Explore Eastern European food culture and identity, through over 80 delicious, entirely achievable recipes. Food is grounding; it connects us to our past, moves with people across borders, and is ever evolving. Anastasia Zolotarev draws on her Ukrainian and Belarusian heritage and celebrates the food and flavours of Eastern Europe.Through the pa...
Bordered by Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Armenia, at a crossroads on an ancient East-West trading route, Georgia’s rich and diverse history is nowhere more evident than through its cuisine and legendary hospitality. Central and unique to the culinary tradition of Georgia is the ‘supra’, a coming together of family and friends to share heart-wa...
Celebrate Ukraine's independent spirit in this cookbook sharing the nation's unique traditions and culture in 100 recipes crafted by Ukraine's most prominent chef. Now, more than ever, Ukrainian cuisine and culture deserve to be known around the world. In "The Authentic Ukrainian Kitchen", Ievgen Klopotenko shares the true food of Ukraine - the ...
In "The Balkan Kitchen", Irina Janakievska gives a voice to the vast and varied dishes and cultural heritage of the Balkan region, alongside cultural anecdotes, history and personal stories. Explore this diverse and expansive region of cuisine with recipes including everything from Aubergine in Walnut Sauce and Leek, Lemon, and Olive Salad to...