Greece: The Cookbook

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The author does a fantastic job of bringing you the secrets of longevity in Ikaria that you can incorporate into your own life. It’s All Greek To Me – Transform Your Life The Mediterranean Way With My Family Century Old Recipes Written with a devilish sense of humor, Cristos adds a touch to each recipe by sharing his personal experience with each one.

This is far more than a Greek cooking book, perhaps it’s more fitting to call this book a novel that provides recipes. The recipes in my Big Fat Greek Cookbook were documented directly from his ailing mother as a way to preserve her memory. The beauty of these recipes is the versatility of them. Most of them are vegetarian that could have a meat protein added if you wanted or you could leave it as is.Greek Cooking For the Gods is a tremendous book that can challenge experienced cooks or gently welcome new cooks to authentic Greek flavors. As you read about Greek food in Ikaria, you will see every dish described and every person featured. The recipes speak of Ikarian culture in a really lovely way.

Diane Kochilas delectable chapter titles combined with the gorgeous photos will take your breath away. Her beautiful writing will make you want to visit Ikaria or at least try out a few recipes. This cookbook by Debbie Matenopoulos, weaves together gorgeous story-telling, with familial stories. It is filled with easy-to-understand recipes with authentic ingredients.America’s Test Kitchen has a reputation of being extremely thorough and reliable in their recipe writing. This is one of those Greek cookbooks that becomes an heirloom for families over the years. The over 200 fascinating recipes range from teasing appetizers to mouthwatering desserts. When a trip to Greece is not possible, creating a homemade feast is the next best way to bring the healthy flavors of Greece home. It’s no wonder this cookbook was chosen as the year’s best cookbook by the New York Times, the year it was released. Interestingly, Christos is neither a celebrity chef nor food writer. He is a Greek Canadian filmmaker who wrote this Greek cookbook as a tribute to his mother.

The recipes are easy to understand and most Greek ingredients have alternative ingredients provided. There are also storing tips and notes from the authors for extra help. Not only is the Foods of Greek Islands filled with awesome recipes, it’s also filled with contextual information about the regions. The recipes are straightforward and range from traditional to playful. They have been honed by an experienced cook to give readers a Greek dish perfect for any and all occasions. The traditional Mediterranean recipes offer you a bridge into the culture and a delicious way to integrate vegetables and fresh ingredients into your diet.

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Each of them approach Greek cuisine with their own unique style making it accessible in their recipes and stories. Debbie Matenopoulos puts a real personal touch to traditional Greek recipes, pulling you into her family kitchen to cook with. Who Is It For? This is perfect for home cooks seeking to improve their diets for an overall healthy life. Process oriented, the recipes are appropriate for beginner to intermediate cooks. If you’re looking for comprehensive Greek cookbooks, then you should look no further than Diane Kochilas.