Over hundreds of years, various ethnic groups have passed through Samarkand, sharing and influencing each other's cuisine and leaving their culinary stamp. This book is a love letter to Central Asia and the Caucasus, containing personal travel essays and recipes little known in the West that have been expertly adapted for the home cook.

For foodies and travellers who are looking to try something new, Samarkand in Uzbekistan could be the answer. This features traditional recipes little known in the West, personal travel essays, and a list of essential ingredients for the store cupboard. The recipes of Central Asia and the Caucasus include everything from Apricot and Red Lentil Soup to Curd Pancakes. Illustrated in colour throughout.