Greece: The Cookbook

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This book is so gorgeous I could cry. Food, and scenery are illustrated through a few excellent photo plates. It’s All Greek to Me: Transform Your Health the Mediterranean Way with My Family’s Century-Old Recipes by Debbie Matenopoulos and Peter Capozzi 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 Slow Cooker, The: Easy, Delicious Recipes From the Heart of the Mediterranean by Eleni Vonissakou Each of them approach Greek cuisine with their own unique style making it accessible in their recipes and stories.

Who Is It For? This book is wonderful for those looking to advance their cooking skills in a fun way while learning about Greek and Mediterranean culture. America’s Test Kitchen has a reputation of being extremely thorough and reliable in their recipe writing.Part cookbook, part travelogue, Ikaria is an introduction to the food-as-life philosophy of the famous “blue zone” island and a culinary journey through luscious recipes, gorgeous photography, and captivating stories from its locals. Written by well-known chef Diane Kochilas, who has spent much of her life in Ikaria, Diane captures the true spirit of the island, as she explains the importance of shared food, the health benefits of raw and cooked salads, the bean dishes that are passed down through generations, the greens and herbal teas that are used in the kitchen and in the teapot as “medicine,” as well as the nutritional wisdom inherent in the ingredients and recipes that have kept Ikarians healthy for so long.

It is the original Mediterranean cuisine, where olive oil, bread, wine, figs, grapes and cheese have been staples since the beginnings of Western civilization. With hundreds of simple recipes by Vefa Alexiadou, the authoritative grand dame of Greek cookery, the book also includes information on regional specialities, local ingredients and the religious and historical significance of the dishes, and is illustrated with 230 colour photographs. Specifications: The Complete Book of Greek Cooking: The Recipe Club of St. Paul’s Orthodox Cathedral by Recipe Club of St. Paul’s Church For more than 25 years, she’s been at the head of trying to bring Americans healthy and delicious Greek and Mediterranean recipes.

From famous chefs to best-selling authors, these Greek culinary experts from different horizons, will take you on exciting culinary adventures.

It is considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world and often associated with the Mediterranean Diet.Gorgeous photography accompanies this scrumptious cookbook.The over 120 recipes include personal touches from Debbie, bringing each dish to life. Of course, you can’t delve into this learning more about this cuisine without considering the history of the region and the influences upon many of these dishes. If you plan to cook exclusively from this new book as a part of your new diet, purchasing a book with more recipes will give you more options and variety; this might be particularly helpful if you’re cooking for a larger family with lots of different meal preferences. On the other hand, if you plan to use the book only occasionally or for cooking for a particular family member or guest, you don’t necessarily need quite as many recipes and can opt for a smaller book. Quality is what matters, not quantity. A clean layout is paramount to a great cookbook. After all, if it’s too difficult to read, you’re not likely to use it. Highlights of an easy to use cookbook can include numbered directions, substitutions for ingredients, information like serving sizes or cook time, pictures with each recipe, conversion tables, a well-organized table of contents, helpful tips.