Ukraïne: Recipes and Stories from Kyiv to the Black Sea, (Hardcover)

<b>Experience the joy and resilience of Ukrainian cuisine in this visually rich, travelogue-style cookbook filled with 100 traditional and modern recipes that highlight the comforting dishes, distinctive flavors, and time-honored techniques that make this food so extraordinary.</b> <p><b>"This is not just another excellent cookbook, but love itself--for Ukraine and her brave people. Scrupulously and bravely researched and photographed on the ground, I feel so proud to be Anna's fellow countrywoman and colleague."&amp;#8213;Olia Hercules, author of </b><i><b>Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine &amp; Beyond</b></i> </p><p>Ukrainian chef Anna Voloshyna traveled across the diverse regions of her homeland--from the mountains to coastline, cities to grasslands, forests to wine country--collecting recipes, stories, and friendships to answer the question: <i>What is Ukrainian cuisine?</i> In these pages, she takes you along on this appetizing and fascinating journey. </p><p>Vivid and poignant storytelling transports you to the boisterous streets of Kyiv where food carts sell aromatic sausages; to cool root cellars, a fixture in Ukrainian households, their walls stocked with jars of preserved and fermented deliciousness; and to the front line of the war where Voloshyna cooked a meal for fifty soldiers fighting for their country. Stunning photos bring you to the fields of sunflowers that blanket the steppe every summer; the shimmering waters of the Black Sea, brimming with marine life; and the imposing Carpathian peaks where flocks of sheep wander, their milk used to make beloved <i>bryndza</i> cheese. A treasure trove of recipes, drawn from all these places, bring a taste of Ukraine to your table, including: </p><p></p><ul><li>Beet and Plum Lemonade </li><li>Cold Soup with Fresh and Fermented Tomatoes</li><li>Grilled Sardines with Dilly Potatoes</li><li>Mom's Chicken and Potato Roast</li><li>Lamb Plov with Apples and Chickpeas</li><li>No-Churn Sunflower Seed Butter Ice Cream</li><li>Plus, Sour Cucumbers, Beet Kvas, Mushroom Salt, Smoked Honey, and more pantry staples that will enhance your everyday cooking </li></ul>At a critical juncture in the nation's history, this cookbook seeks to preserve Ukraine's rich culinary heritage. By documenting recipes along with countless stories and images in a lustrous package, <i>Ukraïne</i> captures the very essence of the place while offering an acknowledgment of the country's enduring spirit and a way to keep its culinary identity alive, preserving its past and ensuring its future. <p>OLD &amp; NEW WORLD COOKING: Meat and potatoes, warm stews, zingy pickles, and earthy flavors--much of Ukrainian food is inherently familiar, comforting, and delicious. This book comprises both the traditional, hearty dishes--from <b>cabbage rolls</b> to <b>Chicken Kyiv</b> to <b>cinnamon buns</b>--and modern new ones like <b>Odesan Mussels with Tomatoes and Feta</b>, <b>White Bean and Confit Garlic Hummus</b>, <b>Sunchoke and Brown Butter Soup</b>, and <b>Bay Leaf Kefir Panna Cotta</b>. </p><p>FOR ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS: Experience Ukraine as never before. Stunning photography and evocative storytelling make it feel as if you are right beside Anna as she bravely visits the f</p>

• Ukraïne: Recipes and Stories from Kyiv to the Black Sea, (Hardcover)
• Author: Anna Voloshyna
• ISBN: 9781797238692
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-10-13
• Page Count: 368