"An irresistible cookbook filled with tantalizing recipes, delightful
stories, and gastronomic joy. I loved it."--Paula Wolfert, author of
Mediterranean Cooking, The Cooking of South-West France, and Paula
Wolfert's World of Food.
The cuisine of Greece is rich with traditional and regional culinary
dishes that go far beyond the standard fare of moussaka and spinach pie.
Diane Kochilas lived and traveled through Greece searching out home
cooks and professional chefs alike to gather these special recipes and
explore the culture that surrounds them, The result is this, her
delicious, classic first book filled with recipes accessible to cooks
everywhere. This tantalizing collection covers all aspects of Greek
cuisine and pays tribute to the history and tradition behind the
different dishes. Each chapter--from olives and bread to appetizers,
stews, savory pies, fish, poultry, meat, eggs, grains, vegetables, and
sweets--is filled with detail on the ancient, religious, and folkloric
origins of various dishes. Basic preparations, such as those for phyllo,
avgolemono, and grilling fish and game, are covered, as are regional
variations and local specialties. Let Diane Kochilas introduce you to
the food and wine of Greece, the secrets of great Greek home cooks and
the rich culinary tradition of this ancient land. And, be sure to watch
Diane's new show My Greek Table on Public Television!
