Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine and Eastern Europe, written by Olia Hercules, features over 100 favorite recipes with seasonal ingredients and flavors from Ukraine and surrounding countries in Eastern Europe. Highlights include Kholodnyk (Cold Beet Soup), Frumentaty (Moldovan Lazy Flatbreads), Deruny (Potato Cakes with Goat Cheese), Som (BBQ Catfish), Nudli (Pork Ribs and Dumplings), Kvashena Kapusta…
Deepa’s Secrets Cookbook Review and General Joseph’s Five-Star Chicken Batons
Deepa’s Secrets: Slow Carb New Indian Cuisine, written by Deepa Thomas, incorporates Indian flavors with Western time-saving cooking techniques in a variety of slow carb and gut-healing recipes. Highlights include Tomato Rasam, Sweet and Spicy Mango Salad, Smashed Chickpea and Toasted Peanut Cakes, Aviel, Keema Spicy Beef, and Dilled Masala Crab Cakes. I am also…
Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen Cookbook Review and Bofrot (Puff Puff)
Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen: Traditional Ghanaian Recipes Remixed for the Modern Kitchen, written by Zoe Adjonyoh, highlights the wonderful flavors and ingredients of Ghanaian cuisine with a mixture of homemade favorites and traditional flavors. Featured recipes include Waakye Rice (Rice & Beans), Fante-Fante (Fante Fish Soup), Kyinkyinga (Suya Goat Kebabs), Coconut & Cassava Cake, Nkruma (Pan-Fried…
Tree of Life Cookbook Review and Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)
Tree of Life: Turkish Home Cooking, written by Joy E. Stocke and Angie Brenner, features over 100 recipes based on their travel memoir Anatolian Days and Nights. Highlights in the book include Saffron Rice Pilaf with Chickpeas and Mint, Lamb Kleftico (Cypriot-Style Lamb Shanks), Black Sea Hazelnut Baklava, Classic Puffed Pide Bread, and Circassian Chicken…
Passione Cookbook Review and Ndundari con Salsa di Pomodoro e Basilico (Pasta Dumplings with Tomato and Basil Sauce)
Passione: Simple, Seductive Recipes for Lovers of Italian Food features over 100 of Gennaro Contaldo’s favorite dishes and stories from his childhood. Along with the recipe I am sharing for Ndundari con Salsa di Pomodoro e Basilico (Pasta Dumplings with Tomato and Basil Sauce), other highlights include Zuppa di Piselli e Menta Fresca (Pea and Fresh…
King Solomon’s Table Cookbook Review and Tahina Cookies
King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World, written by Joan Nathan, brings together over 170 recipes of the Jewish diaspora along with well-researched historical and personal stories. I will be sharing Joan’s recipe for Tahina Cookies and other highlights include Csúsztatott Palacsinta (Hungarian Apple Pancakes), Sambousak bel Tawa (Chickpea…
L.A. Mexicano Cookbook Review and Fish Tacos
L.A. Mexicano: Recipes, People & Places, written by Bill Esparza, showcases the Mexican food culture of Los Angeles and the people behind the incredible dishes. Highlights include Lamb Barbacoa with Consommé from Paco Perez, Tamales de Pollo from Maria Elena Lorenzo, Michelada Verde from Ricardo Diaz, Hollenbeck Burrito in honor of Manny Rojas, Red Aguachile…
The Gaza Kitchen Cookbook Review and Shay bil Maramiya (Palestinian Sage-Scented Tea)
The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey, written by Laila El-Haddad and Maggie Schmitt, features a collection of 130 recipes and personal stories from the Gaza region of Palestine. I am reviewing the second edition which has been updated (the original was published in 2013) to include information on the current state in Gaza and…
Beach House Baking Cookbook Review and Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches
Summer may be quickly coming to a close, but you can still bring the beach back home with Beach House Baking: An Endless Summer of Delicious Desserts by Lei Shishak. Here you will find Lei’s favorite recipes from her bakery, Sugar Blossom Bake Shop, in San Clemente, California. Highlights include Daybreak Muffins, Tropical Tea, S’mores Cupcakes,…
Homemade Pasta Made Simple Cookbook Review and Trofie
Homemade Pasta Made Simple: A Pasta Cookbook with Easy Recipes & Lessons to Make Fresh Pasta Any Night, written by Manuela Zangara, demystifies homemade pasta at home with a variety of techniques, shapes, and over 30 accompanying sauces. I have actually been a longtime follower of Manuela’s blog (and have featured a few of her…
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