Supra: An Authentic Georgian Cookbook Featuring Over 100 Recipes and the History of Food
Product ID: 111401433
Bordered by Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Armenia, and situated at a crossroads on an ancient East-West trading route, Georgia’s rich and diverse history is nowhere more evident than through its cuisine and legendary hospitality. Central and unique to the culinary tradition of Georgia is the 'supra', a coming together of family and friends to share heart-warming toasts, great conversation, free-flowing drink and, most importantly, dish upon dish of mouth-watering food. In this, her first book, Tiko Tuskadze, chef-owner of London’s celebrated Little Georgia restaurant, opens her kitchen to share her love for the food of her home country and the recipes and stories that have been passed down through her family for generations. The book opens with an introduction to the delicious, yet little-known, food of Georgia and an exploration and explanation of the traditions and cultural significance of the supra. Tiko shares over 100 of the dishes that come together to make Georgian cuisine a true celebration of its country's unique climate, history and culture. Recipes follow the authentic procession of dishes, starting with pâtés and sauces then salads, which are traditionally laid out on the table before guests arrive; moving on to sections on soups, bread and cheese, meat dishes, poultry dishes, fish dishes, vegetable dishes and ending with a few fruity treats. The recipes range from the iconic Khachapuri ( cheese bread ), Kebabi ( lamb kebabs ) and Khinkali (dumplings), to lesser-known classics, such as Ajapsandali ( aubergine stew ) and Ckmeruli ( poussin in garlic and walnut sauce ). With wonderful stories and beautiful illustrations throughout, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in discovering this unique and varied cuisine with the dual values of family and celebration firmly at its heart. Review: Finally! A proper Georgian Cookbook!!! - Ah, finally, a proper Georgian cookbook! The recipes and stories took me right back to my childhood. I couldn’t resist making the carrot and beet pkhali immediately, it was delicious. I love that the book feels so well-made too. I’m definitely cooking my way through this one! Review: Most legendary Cookbook about Georgian cuisine!!! - Following the recipes in this book it is very easy to meet yourself with Georgian cuisine. All the recipes are very accurately described and reproduced. The layout of the book is unparalleled and inspires you to cook. All the dishes cooked according to this book have a fantastic, aromatic wonderful look and a unique taste that transports you to the heavenly bush. After the feast you will not feel heavy or overeating all food is very easily digested and goes exclusively for the benefit of the body. Don't forget to buy a set of Georgian spices from Georgia itself here on desertcart as well: Khemeli suneli Utsho suneli Svanetian Salt Coriander powder Imereti Saffron
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E**U
Finally! A proper Georgian Cookbook!!!
Ah, finally, a proper Georgian cookbook! The recipes and stories took me right back to my childhood. I couldn’t resist making the carrot and beet pkhali immediately, it was delicious. I love that the book feels so well-made too. I’m definitely cooking my way through this one!
S**V
Most legendary Cookbook about Georgian cuisine!!!
Following the recipes in this book it is very easy to meet yourself with Georgian cuisine. All the recipes are very accurately described and reproduced. The layout of the book is unparalleled and inspires you to cook. All the dishes cooked according to this book have a fantastic, aromatic wonderful look and a unique taste that transports you to the heavenly bush. After the feast you will not feel heavy or overeating all food is very easily digested and goes exclusively for the benefit of the body. Don't forget to buy a set of Georgian spices from Georgia itself here on Amazon as well: Khemeli suneli Utsho suneli Svanetian Salt Coriander powder Imereti Saffron
T**O
Underrated and Underappreciated
I have all the English language Georgian cookbooks and books on Georgian food and wine culture and find "Supra" to be really underrated. No other Georgian cookbook covers as much in terms of recipes offered as Tuskadze's book. There is enough comment in the description to initiate a novice to Georgian cuisine and the recipes are easy to follow, a joy to read and work to result in authentic Georgian flavours. I have travelled the country of Georgia focusing in on regional dishes and within "Supra" I was overjoyed to find some of the less common recipes I had encountered there - and many more I never even found on offer on menus. If you are not obsessed with Georgian cuisine - unlike me - "Supra" will have you covered in providing an authentic array of Georgian starters, salads, soups, breads and cheese, meat dishes, poultry dishes, fish dishes, vegetable dishes and fruit dishes to keep you healthy and satisfied - and may even prompt you to book a ticket for a lengthy explore of the country itself!
V**M
Nicely done cookbook.
What a nice cookbook. Pictures for most recopies. Anecdotes for many recipes help set the tone for how these recipes hava been used in Georgian culture and the role they play in the home. I encountered dry Ajika, and was quite pleased with it. Mine was somewhat coursely ground and I lived the flecks if color it added to soups and stews. I decided I needed to know more about Georgia spice blends then discovered Khemeli Suneli. Now I have several blends, the separate items as well and now this book so off we go to discover.
J**1
but love the Kindle version
Haven't seen the hardback, but love the Kindle version. I am going to give the hardback as a gift as I like the book so well.
W**N
Beautiful and personal
Have cooked many recipes and love the photos and write ups. She has base recipes - the plum sauce is delish. For a middling cook, you can manage the metrics and quibbles of other reviews. Spicy as you wish.Her variations on kachapuri are great and the book is just plain fun. May not be for everyone but it’s her story.
A**A
Good cookbook
Easy to follow recipes. Delicious food. Tried chicken, eggplant and Veta cake. All delicious
J**H
A Taste of Heaven
Authentic, easy to follow, beautifully laid out. As one of the only accessible Georgian cookbooks in English, it is phenomenal. It offers comparable substitutions for hard-to-get ingredients that are shockingly similar to the real thing! If you’re unfamiliar with Georgian food, let me recommend that you turn to the Khatchapuri and Khinkali pages. They’ll change your life!
V**A
Impressive
High quality product
J**N
awesome book
Very good introduction to the "Supra"-feast. Inspiring recipes, each with a bit of background. Very good and colorful pictures. Make sure you have a substantial stash of walnuts, when starting with the recipes! :D
K**N
Easy to follow instuctions
Classical recipes. Not all of them include pictures, but if you know Georgian food and are looking for easy, step-by-step instructions to make it yourself, this is ideal.
A**M
Good stuff
Love it
S**D
Beautiful stories
I love this book so much! From easy to follow recipes to thoughtful stories about growing up Georgian and the intimate relationship the author has with food and culture. Gorgeous photos as well.
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