We all love sampling the local cuisine when we travel, and there’s no better way to relive these memories than recreating the tastiest dishes at home. Discover our favourite cookbooks from around the world that will bring a sense of adventure into your kitchen.
Carpathia: Food from the Heart of Romania
by Irina Georgescu
Romania is a true cultural melting pot, existing at the crossroads of eastern and western traditions. Georgescu introduces readers to this diverse cuisine and its regional influences. From Greek and Turkish traditions in the south, Hungarian and Saxon in the north and Slavic in the east and west. These recipes serve as ties to the past and to her homeland, in addition to being a celebration of Romanian heritage and culture.
Tava: Eastern European Baking and Desserts from Romania & Beyond
by Irina Georgescu
Georgescu continues to explore Romania’s culture but this time through desserts. This is a love letter to the art of Romanian baking, and the myriad of ethnicities and traditions that make up “Little Europe”. This cookbook again expounds the view of food as culture. It’s not only filled with delicious recipes but also with beautiful photographs of Transylvania’s Saxon villages.
Under the Olive Tree: Recipes from my Greek Kitchen
by Irini Tzortzoglou
This is a celebration of Greek cuisine, guided by the expertise of a MasterChef winner. This cookbook contains delicious family recipes, stories and wisdom that come from growing up in a small village on the island of Crete.
The Turkish Cookbook
by Musa Dagdeviren
Dagdeviren explores culinary traditions and recipes from Turkey. Recipes that have been deeply influenced by European and Asian culinary heritage. Dagdeviren explores Turkey’s regional differences and how various cultures have influenced these local cuisines. By providing folklore and the cultural background for each dish, readers are given a nuanced insight into this diverse country.
Polska: New Polish Cooking
by Zuza Zak
Zak specialises in telling stories through food. Polska is a love story to her home and the connection between family and food. Having grown up in communist Poland, she spent her childhood cooking traditional recipes with her mother and foraging for seasonal produce with her grandmother. Here you can find contemporary takes on Polish dishes, learning how they fit within the context of Polish history and geography.
Basque: Spanish Recipes from San Sebastian and Beyond
by José Pizarro
This is a culinary tour through one of Spain’s most colourful food destinations. In the Basque Country, food is a way of life. It is a celebration, sharing big plates of food around the table with one’s family and friends. Pizarro adds his unique take on these traditional dishes while exploring the deep connection between people and food.
Portugal: The Cookbook
by Leandro Carreira
This is a collection of more than 550 classic and contemporary recipes that celebrate Portugal’s vibrant food culture from north to south and coast to countryside. You can find recipes from every region of the country to connect you to your travels. From fish and shellfish dishes from the Algarve coast, stews from the Douro Valley to the beloved pastries of Lisbon. These regional recipes are rich in backstory as they are in their regard for the planet, with a focus on reducing waste.
Lavash
by Ara Zada, Kate Leahy and John Lee
Lavash is the foundation of every meal in Armenia and is an expression of Armenian heritage. This cookbook highlights the UNESCO recognised flatbread and the many meals to be had with it. The culinary culture of Armenia is ancient and provides a doorway to understanding its people and traditions. This is not simply a recipe book, but also provides photographs and essays to showcase this fascinating culture that lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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