Samarkand: Recipes & Stories from Central Asia & The Caucasus by Eleanor Ford and Caroline Eden is a vibrant celebration of Central Asia’s diverse cuisine, shaped by centuries of cultural exchange along the Silk Road. This unique cookbook is both a culinary guide and travelogue, showcasing 100 delicious recipes from ethnic groups across the region, including Uzbek, Tajik, Russian, Turkish, Korean, Caucasian, and Jewish influences. With chapters organized by meal type—such as soups, kebabs, breads, pilafs, and desserts—this book offers recipes like Apricot & Red Lentil Soup, Chapli Kebabs, and Rosh Hashanah Plov with Barberries. Rich in evocative travel essays, including “Lunch on the Road to Samarkand” and “Shopping under Kyrgyzstan’s Sacred Mountain,” Samarkand is an immersive journey that reveals the region’s culinary heritage and timeless charm.
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