Contains 240 authentic Greek recipes contributed by the women of the Nativity of Christ Church of Marin County, California. Its classic drawings helped the DeYoung Museum select it as the only cookbook sold at its Alexander the Great Exhibiy. It includes as many as four different recipes for some of the most traditional dishes.

Original family recipes for the flavorful dishes and delicate desserts of traditional Greek cuisine, spiced with interesting highlights on the island's national customs and culinary arts.

This delicious recipes in The Best Book of Greek Cookery celebrate one of the oldest and most influential culinary traditions of the world. Some historians believe that the food of nearly every ethnic group has roots in the Greek art of cooking, an epicurean legacy that spans centuries. For the home chef who craves the delectable elegance of the original Mediterranean cuisine—this book will be a constant kitchen companion. From heavenly entrees to lavish desserts, this book’s 100+ mouthwatering recipes cover it all. The pairing suggestions and menu ideas are especially helpful for anyone entertaining or looking to create a memorable cooking event. The fascinating historical and cultural backgrounds of the dishes impart the reader with a deep appreciation for the wonders of authentic Greek food. This is a culinary anthology you will turn to again and again. The Best Book of Greek Cookery is a necessary addition to any home chef’s library.

Celebrity chef and award-winning cookbook author Diane Kochilas presents a companion to her Public Television cooking-travel series with this lavishly photographed volume of classic and contemporary cuisine in My Greek Table: Authentic Flavors and Modern Home Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours. Inspired by her travels and family gatherings, the recipes and stories Diane Kochilas shares in My Greek Table celebrate the variety of food and the culture of Greece. Her Mediterranean meals, crafted from natural ingredients and prepared in the region’s traditional styles—as well as innovative updates to classic favorites—cover a diverse range of appetizers, main courses, and desserts to create raucously happy feasts, just like the ones Diane enjoys with her family when they sit down at her table. Perfect for home cooks, these recipes are easy-to-make so you can add Greece’s delicious dishes to your culinary repertoire. With simple-to-follow instructions for salads, meze, vegetables, soup, grains, savory pies, meat, fish, and sweets, you’ll soon be serving iconic fare and new twists on time-honored recipes on your own Greek table for family and friends, including: — Kale, Apple, and Feta Salad — Baklava Oatmeal — Avocado-Tahini Spread — Baked Chicken Keftedes — Retro Feta-Stuffed Grilled Calamari — Portobello Mushroom Gyro — Quinoa Spanakorizo — Quick Pastitsio Ravioli — Aegean Island Stuffed Lamb — My Big Fat Greek Mess—a dessert of meringues, Greek sweets, toasted almonds and tangy yogurt Illustrated throughout with color photographs featuring both the food and the country, My Greek Table is a cultural delicacy for cooks and foodies alike.

Greek cuisine is both exciting and rich in tradition. Influenced by both western European and Middle Eastern foods, contemporary Greek dishes reflect an interesting combination of old and new customs. Featuring such staples as honey, almonds, olives, feta cheese, and lemon juice, Greek dishes are delicious and unique.

Now, for the first time in paperback, this comprehensive collection of traditional, easily prepared Greek recipes comes to American kitchens from the timeless Greek islands. More than 150 deliciously simple recipes, presented in a clear, step-by-step format, cover every aspect of Greek cuisine from tantalizing appetizers to sweet pastries. Among the fourteen recipe categories are sauces, soups, and macaroni, meat, and vegetable dishes, the mainstays of the Greek table. You'll learn how to prepare Greek hamburgers and stuffed cabbage as well as such sumptuous dishes as spinach pilaf served with a dash of ground mint and tangy fresh lemon juice; beef sausages simmered in tomato sauce; and fish covered in hot rosemary sauce. Golden-brown Easter bread, Greek doughnuts dipped in a thick honey syrup, and rich Turkish coffee are tempting desserts. Concise explanations of Greek cooking techniques and sample menus help you whip up inexpensive, mouth-watering Greek feasts. Interspersed with enchanting tales of Greek life and customs, The Simple Art of Greek Cooking is interesting reading and the essential Greek cookbook.