The Adriatic Kitchen : Recipes Inspired by the Abundance of Seasonal Ingredients Flourishing on the Croatian Island of Korčula

"Barbara Unkovic has always been drawn to the land of her father, the sun-soaked Croatian island of Korčula in the Adriatic Sea. She spent several years living there, in the seaside village of Racisce, immersed in its way of life, its culture, history and food. Now, inspired by the island's culinary traditions and its abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients, Barbara has produced The Adriatic Kitchen, a rustic kitchen cookbook full of irresustible recipes and evocative memories. Over 70 delicious recipes are included such as Adriatic almond biscuits, glazed figs, peanut bread, and roast chicken with pomegranate and spinach"--Back cover. Introduction Spring Peasant Bread Croatian Sweet Easter Bread Focaccia Bread with Rocket (Arugula) and Cheese Filling Focaccia Bread with Parmesan Cheese and Thyme Roast Garlic Carrot and Mint Salad Octopus Salad Pan-Fried Anchovies Four Cheese Pizza with Sage and Capers Zucchini (Courgette) Fritters with Fresh Sage Lemon Marmalade Fritule Jam Parcels Crystallized Peel Summer Pan-Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) Baba Ghanoush Caramelized Onions Slow Roasted Tomatoes Roast Red Peppers Flamiche (Pizza Blanche) Risotto with Tomato, Basil and Lime Shrimp Risotto Black Risotto Scampi Buzara Fig Flan Glazed Figs Spiced Fig and Basil Jam Tomato Chutney Fresh Fig Chutney Fig and Rocket (Arugula) Salad Fresh Pasta with Summer Vegetables Fresh Fig Crumble Roast Zucchini (Courgette) with Lemon and Mint Lemon and Lavender Shortbread Zucchini (Courgette) Bread Biscotti Autumn Basil Pesto Olives in Brine Tapenade Wholegrain Olive and Rosemary Bread End of Summer Calzone Stuffed Peppers Spiced Lentils with Roast Cherry Tomatoes and Shallots Roast Tomato and Red Capsicum (Bell Pepper) Soup Leeks and Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce Olive and Lemon Chicken Roast Chicken with Prsut Roast Chicken with Pomegranate and Spinach Fisherman's Stew Vanilla Horseshoe Biscuits Croatian Pepper Biscuits Bear's Paws Walnut Squares Grape Jelly Pomegranate Jelly Rocket (Arugula) Salad with Pomegranate Dressing Ricotta Almond Tart Pancakes (Palacinke) with Chocolate Sauce and Walnuts Lemon and Almond Cake Apple and Cinnamon Cake Adriatic Almond Biscuits Winter Mushroom Soup Leek and Potato Soup Silverbeet (Chard) and Potatoes Roast Potatoes with Rosemary and Lemon Gnocchi with Meat Sauce Oven Baked Octopus Croatian Cod Stew Slavonian Pork Casserole Dalmatian Shepherd's Lamb with Potatoes and Broad Beans Bowknots Walnut and Coffee Slice Limoncello Sugared Almonds Double Chocolate Fig Truffles Doughnuts Filled with Jam Christmas Fruit Cake Glossary and cooking notes Index About the artist Barbara Unkovic has always been drawn to the land of her father, the sun-soaked Croatian island of Korula in the Adriatic Sea. She spent several years living there, in the seaside village of Racisce, immersed in its way of life, its culture, history and food. Now, inspired by the island's culinary traditions and its abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients, Barbara has produced The Adriatic Kitchen , a delightful, rustic cookbook full of gorgeous recipes and evocative memories. Over 70 simple yet delicious recipes are included, such as Croatian Sweet Easter Bread; Black Risotto; Fresh Fig Crumble; Roast Chicken with Pomegranate and Spinach; Dalmatian Shepherd's Lamb with Potatoes and Broad Beans; Sugared Almonds; Croatian Pepper Biscuits; Carrot and Mint Salad. Infused with the warmth and vibrancy of Barbara's beloved island, The Adriatic Kitchen is a must-have cookbook for those wanting to experience traditional food at its best. Barbara Unkovic has always been drawn to the land of her father, the sun-soaked Croatian island of Korcula in the Adriatic Sea. She spent several years living there, in the seaside village of Racisce, immersed in its way of life, its culture, history and food. Now, inspired by the island's culinary traditions and its abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients, Barbara has produced The Adriatic Kitchen, a delightful, rustic cookbook full of gorgeous recipes and evocative memories. Over 70 simple yet delicious recipes are included, such as Croatian Sweet Easter Bread; Black Risotto; Fresh Fig Crumble; Roast Chicken with Pomegranate and Spinach; Dalmatian Shepherd's Lamb with Potatoes and Broad Beans; Sugared Almonds; Croatian Pepper Biscuits; Carrot and Mint Salad. Infused with the warmth and vibrancy of Barbara's beloved island, The Adriatic Kitchen is a must-have cookbook for those wanting to experience traditional food at its best Barbara Unković has always been drawn to the land of her father, the Croatian island of Korčula, and spent several years living there, immersed in the island's way of life, its culture and food. Now, inspired by the island's culinary traditions and its abundance of seasonal ingredients, she has produced The Adriatic Kitchen, a rustic notebook full of delicious recipes and evocative memories. Inspired by the land of her father, the Croatian island of Korčula, and its abundance of seasonal ingredients, The Adriatic Kitchen is a rustic notebook full of delicious recipes and evocative memories.