Summer Kitchens

‘A complete revelation’ NIGELLA LAWSON

‘What a wonderful world Olia and this cookbook transport us to’ ANNA JONES

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This summer, here are the only recipes you need...

What is a ‘summer kitchen’? In Ukraine, it refers to a small cooking space located in the veg garden, away from the main house. Drawing on fond childhood memories and countless conversations and cooking sessions, Olia Hercules illustrates how you can make the most of summery ingredients to create new, inventive, and utterly delicious dishes. Her recipes include Ukrainian favourites like:

• burnt aubergine butter on tomato toast
• sourdough garlic buns
• poppyseed cake with elderflower and strawberries

With each bite more delicious than the last.

As you cook your way through generous salads, moreish mains, and sweet delights, you’ll discover a way of cooking that is both traditional and contemporary. These techniques and flavour combinations have been handed down through generations, yet reworked for every home kitchen.

Summer Kitchens also includes a detailed chapter on fermentation, preserving, and pickling—an ancient practice in Ukraine—that will inspire both beginners and frequent picklers. It’s a beautiful way to discover sustainable, healthy, and delicious food for the summer and beyond.

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‘I’m so glad she’s sharing these culinary secrets’ MELISSA HEMSLEY