The Greek philosophy of food is simple - make it fresh and serve it with warmth and gusto. This book celebrates the art of all Greek cooking, both old and new, showing how it has been influenced for centuries by history and its neighbours including Turkey, the Middle East and the Balkans. Dishes covered are appetizers such as marinated olives, fried cheeses, peppered dried figs, dips of yoghurt or aubergine and spices. There are delicate lemon broths and hearty soups, grilled and fried fish and...
Gregory's Pita Pocket Full of Simple Greek Recipes
by Gregory Evangelos Zotos Ma Ed
Those who seek out the land of the Greeks with their souls also like to nourish their bodies a la Greek. In the homeland of Homer, Sophocles, and Plato, where historical-cultural treasures and Mediterranean flair are part of everyday life, the love of good food is an integral element of the culture. This volume of Culinaria leads us from the banquet tables of ancient symposia to the sophisticated arrangements of haute cuisine in the metropolises as well as the simpler fare enjoyed by fishermen,...
Bon Apetit named Greek the 'cuisine of the year' in 2008 and Michael Psilakis is the standout star of Greek cooking. He is the owner of a growing empire of modern Mediterranean restaurants, including the only Michelin star-rated Greek restaurant in America, New York City's Anthos. In HOW TO ROAST A LAMB, the brilliant, self-taught Psilakis offers recipes from his restaurants and his home in his much-anticipated first cookbook. Filled with heartfelt stories from his childhood and of his growth...
Gifts of the Gods (Food and Nations)
by Andrew Dalby and Rachel Dalby
What do we think about when we think of Greek food? For many, it is the meze and traditional plates of a typical Greek island taverna from summer holidays or from Greek restaurants at home. This book takes us into and beyond the taverna to offer us a unique, comprehensive history of the foods of Greece. Andrew and Rachel Dalby discuss how the land was first settled, what was grown, and how certain fruits, herbs and vegetables came to be identified. Moving through prehistorical and classical Gre...
The Greek Mama's Kitchen is a celebration of the fascinating and diverse culinary traditions from different Greek communities as continued by families today. Using a technique of reportage and focusing on the mother of the household, we catch a glimpse of how the old and new worlds meet and marry. Rosemary Barron shares her favourite everyday recipes and those popular for special occasions as they have been passed down through the generations. She records the cooking skills as passed from her mo...
The Complete Healthy Greek Cookbook (The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, #3)
by Gary Bartali