Home Food: 100 Recipes To Comfort and Connect; Ukraine, Cyprus, Italy, England. and Beyond

In this paperback release of her 2022 cookbook, Hercules (Summer Kitchens) invites cooks to follow along on her journey from her native Ukraine and explore her culinary path through Eastern Europe, Italy, Cyprus, and London, while offering recipes and traditions that comfort and reassure home cooks. From very simple combinations and preparations, the author offers support and encouragement to expand on ingredients and make dishes personal to their own tastes. QR codes that link to videos of Hercules demonstrating recipes and techniques are a welcome addition. A highlight section offers celebratory recipes to make holiday feasts extra special, such as pumpkin and orange kolach. Crediting support and including recipes from friends and family, Hercules weaves a story that speaks directly to the growing global cuisine movement and gently teaches that while regions and ingredients may vary, the search for comfort and place is universal.