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Culinaria Greece: Greek Specialties Those who seek out the land of the Greeks with their souls also like to nourish their bodies a la Greek. In the homeland of Homer, Sophocles, and Plato, where historical-cultural treasures and Mediterranean flair are part of everyday life, the love of good food is an integral element of the culture. This volume of Culinaria leads us from the banquet tables of ancient symposia to the sophisticated arrangements of haute cuisine in the metropolises as well as the simpler fare enjoyed by fishermen, farming families, and shepherds. Naturally, wine, olives, sheep's cheese, fish, and fruits play an important role in Greek dishes. This sensual journey across the mainland and the islands provides a view behind the scenes of Greek culinary culture for fans of this country, in which the Orthodox Easter celebration is just one of the highlights.

A Taste of Greece: A Fascinating Guide to the Food and Cooking of Greece, with an Introduction to the Regional Classics, the Ingredients, Preparation Techniques and Seasonal Guidance. A Taste of Greece. Over 70 delicious Greek recipes including all the classic favourites plus some modern variations. It has over 450 stunning colour photographs with mouth-watering pictures of all the finished recipes. It features an informative reference section on the history of Greece's culinary heritage and regional influences. This inspirational book begins with an informative and fascinating guide to Greece, its culinary heritage and the regional influences on its cuisine. This is followed by a comprehensive guide to ingredients and tips on how to prepare them in the traditional Greek manner. At the heart of the book are the recipes, with chapters on mezedes and appetizers, soups, fish and shellfish, poultry and game, meat dishes, vegetarian meals, side dishes and salads, desserts and cakes, sweets and breads. There are more than 70 delicious and healthy recipes and complete nutritional notes accompanying every recipe giving the amounts of fat, calories, carbohydrates, calcium and fibre, meaning you can fit these fabulous recipes comfortably into all kinds of dietary regimes and lifestyles.

Real Greek Food Real Greek Food features over 100 easy to follow recipes which don't call for expensive ingredients or obscure techniques. Innovative dishes by acclaimed chef, Theodore Kyriakou include, fava, a light, puree of yellow split peas, or arnaki me maratho, rack of lamb poached in a clear broth with fennel: and kaltzounia me mizithra - small tartlets made with cottage cheese and saffron. This book is certain to surprise, and guaranteed to delight all lovers of Greece and its islands. Greek Cooking.

The Greek Vegetarian Encyclopedia The Greek Vegetarian Encyclopedia. This is a celebratory cookbook that takes the trend of vegetarian ethnic cooking to new heights. There are over 100 recipes that range from appetizers to soups, pastas, savoury pies, stuffed vegetables and breads.

The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking A collection of 325 authentic Greek recipes direct from the Mediterranean offers delicious old favorites and exciting secret dishes, and includes essays and information on Greek culture, myths, customs, culinary traditions, and more.

The Wines of Greece (Mitchell Beazley Classic Wine Library) The unique historical aspects of Greece's wine industry, from its wine laws to vital wine-production statistics focusing on continued wine developments, are covered in full. A practical guide to reading Greek wine labels and buying Greek wine is included, and 15 maps detail the key winemaking areas.

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