Ibrik: The Balkan Table - by Ecaterina Paraschiv-Poirson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The best of Balkan cuisine, captured in 100 recipes that blend Mediterranean flavors and hearty Eastern European fare.

Ibrik: The Balkan Table is a collection of 100 recipes that celebrate the rich culinary tradition of the Balkans. From Ecaterina Paraschiv-Poirson, owner of Ibrik Kitchen in Paris, France, this cookbook draws from her Romanian and Greek heritage, offering a selection of delicious recipes that pay homage to her homeland. In Ibrik: My Balkans Table, Ecaterina revisits traditional dishes such as eggplant caviar, stuffed peppers, shawarma, and kofta alongside Balkan staples like soups, stews, and fermented vegetables.

With diverse recipes to prepare throughout the seasons, from mezes to main dishes, alongside drinks, breads, and desserts, Ibrik: The Balkan Table will transport you to the heart of the Balkans. Including countries like Greece, Turkey, Romania, Croatia, and Hungary, the range of influences are evident in dishes like dolmades with morello cherries, potato moussaka, grilled trout and Jerusalem artichokes mousseline, baked feta dip, fermented pickles, babka, and Balkan cheesecake.

Family is at the heart of Balkan cuisine, and the hearty, warming dishes of Ecaterina's book are even better when shared.

About the Author

Ecaterina Paraschiv-Poirson was born in Romania before moving to France with her family at age seven. Ecaterina never forgot her Romanian roots, and when visiting Romania as a teenager her love of her culture and Balkan cuisine was renewed. Today, Ecaterina is the head of two Parisian restaurants, Ibrik Café and Ibrik Kitchen, which share the rich culinary traditions of Balkan cuisine.