Lozhka (Comforting recipes of Soup, Stew, and Solace, from Eastern Europe)

In Lozhka, award-winning writer and co-founder of #CookforUkraine, Alissa Timoshkina explores the cuisines of Eastern Europe through recipes, stories and shared histories, revealing a rich culinary landscape shaped by resilience, migration and generosity. Spanning Ukrainian, Jewish, Tatar, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak and Roma traditions, among others, Lozhka captures a cuisine without borders – one shaped by migration, resilience, generosity and deep-rooted connection to the land. From fragrant soups and nourishing stews to soft dumplings and comforting desserts, every recipe tells a story of home, survival and belonging. With its vibrant, vegetable-forward approach and layers of smoky, tangy and creamy flavour, Lozhka brings the spirit of Eastern European cooking into the modern kitchen while honouring the traditions behind it. More than a cookbook, it is an invitation to discover the histories, cultures and shared comforts gathered around the spoon.