The Ultimate Healthy Greek Cookbook

Author: Yiota Giannakopoulou
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510742034
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 251

Book Description
Modernized Recipes Passed Down Through Generations! With an emphasis on the use of fresh ingredients, limited use of processed raw ingredients, and a generous dose of olive oil in almost every dish, this is a cookbook that moves focus away from weight-management enthusiasts, toward the more health-conscious foodie. In The Ultimate Healthy Greek Cookbook, you will find recipes for colorful, vibrant salads, delicious specialty breads, an array of dips for every occasion, and an abundance of desserts influenced by Greece’s geographical position as a checkpoint between the East and the West. Fragrant syrups, eastern spices, and heartwarming custards adorn the pages of this contemporary, yet traditional cookbook. Recipes include: Vine leaf and rice rolls Shrimp in tomato and ouzo sauce Lemon chicken with rice Spinach and feta cheese pie Yellow split pea dip Black olive bread Granddad Georgio's garlic potatoes And many more!

Best of Greek Cuisine

Author: Georgia Sarianides
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Let chef Georgia Sarianides introduce you to the world of authentic Greek cuisine with its emphasis on fresh produce, fragrant olive oil and liberal use of herbs and spices, all served up with classic Mediterranean warmth and gusto! You will learn to create delicious, satisfying dishes using fresh ingredients and pure olive oil. From traditional favourites like spanokopita and baklava to delectable lamb and seafood specialities, this book offers a health-conscious approach to authentic Greek cookery with over a 100 tempting low-fat, low calorie favourites. Among the recipes included are: Egg and lemon soup, Greek fisherman's stew, chicken stuffed with pine nuts, lamb fricassee, swordfish plaki and classic desserts such as walnut cake.

Greece: The Cookbook

Author: Vefa Alexiadou
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714873800
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Greece: The Cookbook is the definitive work on the rich and fascinating cooking of modern Greece. Greece: The Cookbook is the first truly comprehensive bible of Greek food in English. Rapidly increasing in popularity, Greek food is simple to prepare, healthy and delicious, and, more than most other cuisines, bears all the hallmarks of the rich cultural history of the land and sea from which it is drawn. 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. Greece: The Cookbook is the definitive work on the rich and fascinating cooking of modern Greece.

The Book of Greek Cooking

Author: Lesley Mackley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557880628
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
Includes illustrated recipes for cheeses, vegetables, lamb, pork, seafood, beef, veal, breads, poultry, and sweets

Vefa's Kitchen

Author: Vefa Alexiadou
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714849294
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents a comprehensive guide to preparing Greek cuisine, from basic recipes and sauces to seafood, meat entrees, pies, bread, and traditional pastries.

Aegean

Author: Marianna Leivaditaki
Publisher: Kyle Books
ISBN: 0857838938
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
'A delicious evocation of place and memory from one of my favourite cooks.' Allan Jenkins, Editor of Observer Food Monthly 'This book is so much more than a cookbook, it's a love song to a very special place and we are lucky to have the brilliant Marianna as our guide.' Itamar Srulovich, co-founder of Honey & Co. 'I want to make everything in this beautiful book. An absolute treasure.' Rosie Birkett, author of The Joyful Home Cook With photography from Elena Heatherwick, the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Photographer of the Year 2020 Marianna Leivaditaki is a natural storyteller. She grew up in Chania, on the Greek island of Crete, and spent her childhood helping out in the family-run taverna. After school, she carried around her blue notebook, writing down all the recipes she would like to cook, helped by the Greek grannies' kitchen wisdom. Marianna's love for the food of her heritage flows off every page, but she also has a contemporary take on it. As head chef of Morito in Hackney, she has championed high-quality ingredients, presenting them in simple, stunning sharing plates, and has been critically acclaimed for doing so. These inspirational recipes derive from the SEA, the LAND and the MOUNTAINS. We all know the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, fresh vegetables and fruit, nuts, fish and whole grains, as well as the importance of how you eat and appreciate your food. Marianna offers achievable, yet delicious dishes celebrating seasonal, fresh food that you can take time to enjoy with friends and family.

My Big Fat Greek Cookbook

Author: Christos Sourligas
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510749853
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
2020 finalist for the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards! 65 Deliciously Authentic Recipes Straight from Mama’s Kitchen My Big Fat Greek Cookbook is a comprehensive, contemporary overview of Greek food, recipes, and family culture as documented by the son of a Greek immigrant as his mother neared the end of her life. “This Greek eating tragedy has a beginning (appetizer), a middle (main course), and an end (dessert),” Christos shared. “As my Mama is in her final act, it’s fitting that a quarter of her recipes are desserts. Bon appétit! Kali Orexi! (Insert the sound of breaking plates here . . .)” This is more than just a list of ingredients or series of steps, of course. It’s filled with simple recipes, gorgeous photographs, traditional meals, memories, and tidbits of information that draw family and friends to Greek tables time and again. It has everything from iconic egg-lemon sauce to rich soups, sweet pies, and traditional delicacies like rabbit stew and octopus with pasta, accompanied by tales of Greek history and insight into cultural nuances. Recipes include: Meatballs (keftedes) Lentils (fatkes) Stuffed vegetables (gemistra) Spinach pie (spanakopita) Tzatziki Spaghetti with cheese (makaronia me tyri) Roast lamb (arni sto fourno) Moussaka Apple cake (milopita) Ride pudding (rizogalo) And more! With stunning photographs throughout and 65 deliciously authentic recipes, this book is a peek into a Greek family that has achieved what so many of us yearn for: a fuller, more meaningful, and joyful life, lived simply and nourished on real, delicious Greek meals that you can access anywhere with this cookbook on hand.

Greek Cookbook

Author: Merehurst, Limited
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780727102874
Category : Cooking, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description

Greek Cooking for the Gods

Author: Eva Zane
Publisher: Girard & Stewart
ISBN: 9781626541153
Category : Cooking, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Eva Zane spent a lifetime studying and absorbing the culinary and cultural traditions of her beloved Greece. As the child of two Greek food lovers and the chef-owner of several Greek and Mediterranean restaurants in San Francisco, Zane has never been far from the tangy aroma of calamari in white wine and lemon juice or the crackle of succulent young goat roasting over an open charcoal pit. In "Greek Cooking for the Gods," Eva Zane has compiled a thorough and profoundly authentic collection of Greek recipes honed by years of loving experimentation and refinement ranging from playful appetizers like stuffed cucumbers, stuffed grape leaves, and spanakopetas, to traditional soups, salads, hearty entrees, and delectable desserts. Other favorite menu items include spaghetti with clam sauce, stuffed lamb shoulder with eggplant, and taramosalata. She even includes advice and menu ideas for special occasions and religious celebrations as well as a chapter on Greek wine and spirit pairings. If you are interested in developing your Mediterranean palate or endeavor to recreate the flavors of your Greek grandmother's beloved home-cooked meals, let "Greek Cooking for the Gods" take you on a delightful culinary adventure to the sea-salt breezes and bright blue waters of the Aegean isles. "Kali oreksi ""

A Little Greek Cookbook

Author: Rena Salaman
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
ISBN: 9780877017950
Category : Cooking, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Classic Greek cuisine is based upon using the freshest fish, vegetables, fruit, grains, pasta, garlic, and olive oil. Here is a delicious array of traditional Greek dishes, including "Tzatziki" (yoghurt with cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and mint), "Spanakotyropitta" (spinach and cheese pie made with flaky fyllo pastry) and "Mousaka" (baked eggplant and minced meat pie).