These traditional foods are not only delectable, but they also tell the story of a country’s history, people and traditions. Join us as we travel through the food scenes of Europe and Eurasia ...

Alissa Timoshkina wrote “Kapusta” to feature vegetable-forward dishes from the region. Many include meat as well.

In Eastern Europe, “there’s almost a sacred reverence” for these foods, “whereas in the West, it’s coming from a different place: awareness of your responsibility for climate change ...

In Eastern Europe, “there's almost a sacred reverence” for these foods, “whereas in the West, it's coming from a different place: awareness of your responsibility for climate change ...

In Eastern Europe, “there’s almost a sacred reverence” for these foods, “whereas in the West, it’s coming from a different place: awareness of your responsibility for climate change ...

This cover image released by Quadrille, Penguin Random House UK shows "Kapusta: Vegetable-Forward Recipes from Eastern Europe" by Alissa Timoshkina. (Quadrille, Penguin Random House UK via AP) ...

In Eastern Europe, “there’s almost a sacred reverence” for these foods, “whereas in the West, it’s coming from a different place: awareness of your responsibility for climate change ...