Greek cuisine is a Mediterranean cuisine, sharing characteristics with the cuisines of Italy, the Balkans, Turkey, and the Levant. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish, and various meats, including poultry, rabbit and pork. The most characteristic and ancient element of Greek cuisine is olive oil, which is frequently used in most dishes.
This cookbook is a collection of authentic Greek recipes. It contains some of the traditional dishes popular in the region. With this cookbook, you can experience its great tastes right at your own home.
Here are some sample recipes in this cookbook:
Bear Steaks with Greek Seasonings
Beef Stew with Leeks
Braised Greek Chicken and Artichokes
Braised Lamb Shanks in Lemon-Dill Sauce
Caramelized Pistachio, Walnut and Almond Tart
Fried Swordfish with Mediterranean Spices
Greek Chicken and Potatoes
Greek Easter Lamb
Greek Honey and Anise Twists
Greek Lamb Burgers with Spinach and Red Onion Salad
Greek Meatballs with Mint
Greek Mussel and Potato Stew
Greek New Year's Cake
Greek Pasta Salad
Greek Potato and Almond Dip
Greek Potatoes with Lemon Vinaigrette
Greek Salad with Orzo and Black-Eyed Peas
Greek-Herbed Spinach Latkes with Feta-Yogurt Sauce
Greek-Spiced Baked Shrimp
Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks
Greek-Style Cucumber and Yogurt Dip with Dill
Greek-Style Pasta with Shrimp
Greek-Style Penne with Fresh Tomatoes, Feta and Dill
Greek-Style Quesadillas
Greek-Style Sea Scallop Brochettes
Green Bean Salad with Feta-Walnut Mimosa
Grilled Tuna with Tangerines
Lamb and White Bean Ragoût
Roasted Plums with Greek Yogurt
Scallops with Cauliflower, Dried Cherries and Capers
Shrimp with Zucchini Fritters and Grape-Leaf Spread
Smoked Salmon Tarama with Pita Chips
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Yogurt Mousse with Apricot Sauce
And Many More Recipes…
