Spasia Dinkovski

Following fifteen years of working as a chef in both New York and the UK, Spasia started her business Mystic Borek in 2020, selling filo pastry pies for home delivery around London and hosting sell-out events cooking contemporary Balkan food. Born in Sussex to Macedonian parents, her fascination and determination to celebrate her heritage knows no bounds and has gained popularity with both her customers and the press alike. She pulls inspiration from her ancestors, her experience in the food industry and most notably, everything she has been passed down by the women before her.

Current publication: 

DOMA: Contemporary Flavors from the Balkans (DK, 4th April 2024) 

ONE OF THE EVENING STANDARDS BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2024

Take a mouth-watering trip to the Balkans and celebrate the spirit of North Macedonia with traditional recipes, joyful stories, and a new generation of dishes.

Founder of London-based supperclub and delivery service Mystic Borek, Spasia Dinkovski is on a mission to bring the rich flavours and traditions of North Macedonia to the masses. With 80 fresh and innovative recipes for unmissable dishes, Doma playfully experiments with traditional flavours, whilst forging a unique and modern take on the food of this hereto unexplored region. Alongside moreish recipes are poignant food stories from across the country offering a unique snapshot into the region's vibrant culinary and cultural history, and vivid imagery of modern-day North Macedonia. With influences from the former Yugoslavia and Turkey, the food of the Balkans features flavours and textures that tantalise every palette - from sweet and salty pickles and crisp salads, to deliciously savoury, flaky pastries, rich winter warmers, and indulgent desserts.

Unlock the flavours of this evocative corner of the Mediterranean with this authentic and contemporary regional cookbook from one of the rising stars of Balkan cooking.

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