Being located right at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, Latvia has an enticing and vibrant cuisine that has been influenced by neighboring countries but can still be shaped by its long traditions and its indigenous ingredients.
For those who have never tasted any of Latvian dishes, it may feel awkward at first, but if you taste the signature dishes, you will want to bring them all home. Now, that’s possible with great cookbooks by experts. Below, we introduce you to 10 best Latvian cookbooks so that you can master both traditional and modern Latvian dishes in the kitchen at home.
The Food and Cooking of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
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“A combination of cooking and history book that I found great. Worth the buy.” – Amazon Customer
Silvena Johen wants to present the traditional recipes of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania to help these dishes become accessible through this extraordinary cookbook.
With over 60 delicious recipes are divided into different chapters such as Soups; Appetizers, Dumplings and Side Dishes; Fish and Shellfish; Meat Dishes; and Desserts.
This book contains more than 300 specially commissioned photos, and you can absorb a variety of influences as well as relish the rustic taste of these little-known cuisines.
About the author: Silvena Johen is the author of this book and has extensive experience in processing and displaying traditional dishes of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. This is the only book, so it contains all the essence of Silvena Johen’s culinary art.
A Taste of Latvia (Hippocrene International Cookbooks)
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“Nice looking cookbook… I was pleasantly surprised, nice solid book with lots of recipes; there are very few Latvian cookbooks to find in the U.S.” – Estar
“A Taste of Latvia (Hippocrene International Cookbooks)” is a book inspired by traditional Latvian dishes that rely on staples such as dairy products, pork, porridge, rye bread, potatoes, and cheese.
The author presented more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes in this cookbook, all of which can adapt to the North American kitchen. Readers will find classic Latvian dishes like dumplings, piragi, and potato pancakes, along with specialties such as “Sauerkraut Soup,” “Courland Sour Porridge,” “Pike-Perch with Green Butter,” and “Gooseberry Dessert.”
This cookbook is not just about recipes, and it is also interspersed with poetry, mythology, Latvian folk songs (dainas), local customs, and photographs. In particular, the photos will illustrate readers a unique perspective on Latvia’s rich cultural history and traditions.
About the Author: Siri Lise Doub is currently a contributing editor of International Living, where provides monthly publications for travelers interested in living and working overseas. Her books can be referred to as the Official Handbook for International Correspondents and Spain: The Owner’s Manual. Besides, during her career, she has contributed feature articles for many other magazines.
Siri Lise Doub has had the opportunity to live in many countries around the world, including Norway, Marianas Islands, France, China, Poland, and Latvia. Until now, she resides in Washington, D.C.
Latvian Cooking, recipe Collection From a Baltic Cuisine
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“This is a great recipe book. I appreciate the simple explanation in this recipe book.”-Sparky
In this book, you’ll find 15 of the best local dishes that can last a few months without too much time and effort to collect. Recipes in “Latvian Cooking, recipe Collection From a Baltic Cuisine” have been meticulously selected and edited to make sure they are simple enough to prepare at home.
About the author: Tonija kruka livija grinbergs and Astida robez are the two authors who contributed to the writing of this cookbook. “Latvian Cooking, recipe Collection From a Baltic Cuisine” is their first book.
Latvian Fare: Mouthwatering Recipes From The Baltic State
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“This book will help me not only to cook but with other projects as well, what a marvelous piece of literature.”- Eugene Takoev
The author’s favorite traditional and non-traditional Latvian recipes have been entirely drawn through this book. While most of Latvia’s hearty recipes resemble Skandinavien, Polish, and Russian cuisine, they still have their own uniqueness, from appetizers to desserts.
The cookbook brings you recipes for Latvian staples like Pirages, or ‘Onion & Bacon Cake,’ along with modern fare like “Rye & Cranberry Dessert Soup.” With this short book, you can bring a hearty and savory world of bold Northern European flavors.
About the author: Travis Korns has many years of experience in the culinary aspect. This book is a summary of the author’s knowledge and expertise in Latvian cuisine. “Latvian Fare: Mouthwatering Recipes From The Baltic State” is the author’s only book so far.
Russian, German & Polish Food & Cooking: With Over 185 Traditional Recipes From The Baltic To The Black Sea
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“The purchase was exactly what I was looking for. Enjoyable reading and more joy to come with the cooking and sharing”- Alicia McShane
This book offers an authentic and inspirational collection of Eastern European recipes, from Russian Borshch to Lebkuchen and Apple Strudel. Moreover, each dish comes with a photograph and a few extra pictures for the individual steps to grasp the process smoothly.
About the author: Lesley Chamberlain is the author of this book and also has various types of books with titles such as:
- Ministry of Darkness: How Sergei Uvarov Created Conservative Modern Russia
- Classic German Cookbook: 70 traditional recipes from Germany, Austria, Hungary and Czechoslovakia, shown step-by-step in 300 photographs (Classic (Southwater))
- The Futurist Cookbook
- Polish & Russian: The Classic Cookbook: 70 Traditional Dishes Shown Step By Step In 250 Photographs
- Killing the Second Dog
- 70 Classic Recipes From Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia & Slovenia: Delicious, Authentic, Traditional Dishes From An Undiscovered Cuisine, Shown In 270 Photographs
Baltic: New and Old Recipes from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
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“Arrived in perfect condition, and it’s a great collection of Baltic recipes.” – Lauren Sics
This fascinating cookbook by Simon Bajada is inspired by spices from the Byzantine trade as well as traditional Soviet cuisine. Each recipe represents the culture and landscape as these unique countries reconnect with the past and accept new promises for the future.
“Baltic: New and Old Recipes from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania” displays unique culinary landscapes of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Readers will find nearly seventy recipes celebrating intensely seasonal, creative, and whole cuisine. At the same time, readers will also quickly get an overview of the dish after finishing through beautiful photos that record the color and vibrancy of the actual product.
About the author: Simon Bajada is a famous and talented Australian travel and food photographer. He worked as a chef for about nine years before turning his hand to recipe development, food styling, and photography. This is considered space where Bajada is able to apply and develop many of his inherent talents, especially travel and food photography.
Recently he moved to Sweden with his wife and two sons, where he has nurtured his love for food and landscape photography.
In this post, we also mention two other books of Simon Bajada, namely “The New Nordic: Recipes from a Scandinavian Kitchen” and “Nordic Light: Lighter, Everyday Eating from a Scandinavian Kitchen.”
The New Nordic: Recipes from a Scandinavian Kitchen
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“These recipes are well-explained. I like the sequence of the book. It makes it clear that Nordic countries appreciate pickled foods, etc.” – MusicMommy
“The New Nordic: Recipes from a Scandinavian Kitchen” takes its influence from the traditional ingredients which can be found from Sweden to Finland, Denmark, to Norway. Simon relied on these traditional ingredients to turn them into modern everyday recipes that are common throughout Nordic homes.
Be split into nine chapters; the book includes a chapter that guides how new Norwegians choose typical seasonal ingredients and a section showing Scandinavian classic cooking techniques.
Suitable for all kinds of stunning photography locations, this comprehensive and gorgeous cookbook will bring a feast to all your senses.
Nordic Light: Lighter, Everyday Eating from a Scandinavian Kitchen
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“What a great cookbook for a chef or beginner. I enjoy the many different ethnic recipes”- Mariana
“Nordic Light” presents lighter, cleaner, and more modern recipes. Mainly focused on fresh seasonal produce and vegetables, Simon has created dishes with clever touches that make them enjoyable and diverse in our daily diet. You will experience Nordic-style dishes such as:
- Rye crêpes with banana and salted caramel
- Flourless almond tea fiber balls rolled in pollen and hemp
- Flourless matcha millet and blueberry buns
- Icelandic flatbread served with cashew cream and caviar
- Kelp noodles and many more
Nordic Light takes you on a healthy and delicious Scandinavian journey. The incredible landscape photos that denote the changing seasons, the book’s subtle styling and design, are the highlights on offer.
Latvian National Kitchen
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“Easy to follow directions”- Bea
“Latvian National Kitchen” clearly demonstrates the trademark of Bulgarian cuisine: slow cooking and fresh ingredients. This cookbook contains many exciting recipes with easy-to-follow and step-by-step instructions that will make your cooking process simple and easy.
About the author: This is Nina Masilune’s cookbook. The author has included all the knowledge and experience of many regional cuisines to enrich your dining table.
Latvian National Cuisine
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“An interesting and useful book. It will take time to make use of it.”- Paul Dermanis
This book covers a wide range of delicious Latvian National Cuisine. These dishes are the perfect blend of flavor, taste, and experience.
The main dishes are indispensable in this book to ensure that you have the full range of dishes at the table. You will also be provided with clear and concise written recipes, and comes with step-by-step sets of instructions to help you work through the process.
About the author: “Latvian National Cuisine” cookbook is the combination of the talented authors Lilita Masilune, Nina; Streips, Karlis; Tannis. This is the first book with their contributions.
We hope you like this post and finally find out your favorite Latvian cookbooks. Meanwhile, we welcome you to explore our site and discover more cookbook recommendations from the same cuisine below.
