Cookbook Corner DOMA BY SPASIA PANDORA DINKOVSKI Macedonian-British baker and caterer Spasia Pandora Dinkovski effortlessly weaves ancient Balkan techniques and flavors into new and exciting recipes that remain completely authentic to her Slovak roots.Focusing on the skilled hands that created the beloved dishes of her past, including traditional Pogacha bread, savory Burek phyllo pies, Sour Cherry Baklava, and fried doughnut-like Tulumbi, this cookbook is filled with charming memories and stories of the recipes’ origins and how Spasia and her family prepare, serve, and enjoy each dish.  THE BALKAN KITCHEN BY IRINA JANAKIEVSKA As many chefs know, countless beloved recipes are more of a feeling than a step-by-step guide, and food writer Irina Janakievska’s new book is a true testament to that sentiment.

Interwoven with countless facts, snippets of history, and cherished memories, this book is best described as “recipes and stories from the heart of the Balkans,” as it combines a cookbook with a memoir and features a range of recipes, from savory Klepe dumplings to the indulgently layered Prekmurska Gibanica with walnuts, fruit, and creamy cheese.  DOBRE DOBRE BY LAUREL KRATOCHVILA American-born owner of Berlin-based Fine Bagels bakery, James Beard Award finalist and cookbook author Laurel Kratochvila shares more than 1

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