<B>‘<I>This is an utterly magical book.</I>’ – Nigella Lawson</B><BR/><BR/><B>A culinary journey with easy-to-make recipes from the enchanting Eastern lands of the Danube River.</B><BR/><BR/> In <I>Danube</I>, the James Beard Award-winning food writer and cook Irina Georgescu takes you on a gastronomic adventure as you journey along the Danube River, unearthing the hidden gems of Eastern European cuisine. With over 80 extraordinary recipes for everyday cooking – many focusing on vegetables, beans and pulses without meat – this cookbook is a testament to the diverse cultures of Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria in those border regions shaped by the Danube.<BR/><BR/> The recipes are simple and practical, from Potato Stew with Filo Crust, Leek and Rice Pie, Noodles with Sauerkraut and Slow-cooked Beans served with Cheese Breads to Horseradish Cornbread and Rice Pilafs. For those who crave the meat-centric dishes of Eastern European festivities, <I>Danube</I>