Ibrik: The Balkan Table

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.

About the Author

Born in Romania, Ecaterina Paraschiv-Poirson moved to France with her parents at the age of seven. However, she never forgot her home country, and when visiting 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.