Klara’s Recipe Collection gives an insight into the rich cultural heritage of Armenia, Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Moldova, Syria, Pakistan, and Ukraine. Each country presents three or four traditional recipes and a brief introduction to specific local cooking. Some recipes originate from ancient family traditions, and generations forward their unique, customized interpretation.
Are you a culinary explorer?
If you are a culinary addict and an adventurous eater, curious to explore new tastes and cooking techniques, this book is for you. Or if you want to break out of your dinner routine by still using everyday supermarket ingredients. As well as this book is for you if you are eager to learn more about the country of origin of the meal you are preparing. Bon appétit!
The rich and varied food of Armenia will satisfy even the pickiest gourmets. Armenian cuisine is among the oldest in the world, with some recipes over 2000 years old. The abundance of meat, cheeses, herbs, and spices creates unique flavors. 
Afghan cuisine blends Persian, Central Asian, and Indian influences. Even so, it has a unique signature. No two Afghans prepare the same dish alike. That creativity brings a medley of flavors making up Afghan cooking. 
Bulgarian food is a delightful fusion of European and Asian cuisine. The balance between various flavoring traditions and established preparation methods works perfectly in the local climate. Sour milk and white cheese are the main actors on the Bulgarian table. 
Ethiopian cuisine is among the world’s healthiest and most savory ones. Besides the flavorful dishes, stews, and spices, Ethiopians also feature a strong culture around how they serve and share food with friends and family. Also, the coffee is likely to have originated in Ethiopia. The traditional serving of coffee is a spectacular ceremony, usually after a big meal. 
Moldova is a country lying halfway between Ukraine and Romania, and the population speaks either Russian or Romanian. Hence, Romanian and Russian cuisine influenced Moldovan, and the closer one gets to the borders with one or the other state, the more gastronomic affinities come to the surface. 
Pakistan has some of the most diverse and flavorful cuisines, with an endless choice of herbs and spices. The versatile geography, ranging from deserts to the world’s highest mountain peaks, combined with Pakistani ethnic and cultural diversity, creates a wide variety of unique recipes. Each traditional dish tells a story about a particular province. 
Syrian cuisine is a Middle Eastern cuisine, blending the cooking traditions of many years of conquests, migrations, and trade that bring together the dishes of different cultures. The traditional food of Syria includes signature flavors, stuffed vegetables, meat and rice dishes, and flavored desserts. 
Ukrainian cuisine is a mixture of the various cooking traditions of the people of Ukraine, one of the largest and most populous European countries. The most distinctive feature of Ukrainian cuisine is the complex heating process. The dish first boils or fry, then stews, and is baked.