by Ecaterina Paraschiv-Poirson

A celebration of the rich culinary traditions of the Balkans, from the owner of Ibrik Kitchen in Paris. Drawing on her Romanian and Greek heritage, Ecaterina brings together 100 recipes that blend Mediterranean flavours with the hearty fare of Eastern Europe — from eggplant caviar and stuffed peppers to dolmades with morello cherries, potato moussaka, babka, and Balkan cheesecake.

Organised by season, with mezzes, mains, drinks, breads, and desserts, this is a book about warmth, family, and the joy of shared food.

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: The Balkan Table, Ecaterina revisits traditional dishes such as eggplant caviar, stuffed peppers, shwarma and kofta alongside Balkan staples like soups, stews, and fermented vegetables.

With nearly 100 recipes to prepare throughout the seasons, from mezzes to main dishes, along with 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 wide-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, heart-warming dishes of Ibrik: The Balkan Table are even better when shared.

Date Published: 3 March 2026
ISBN: 9781923239777
Number of Pages: 216
Format: Hardback
Dimensions: 245 x 207 mm
Language: English