Not only is the Foods of Greek Islands filled with awesome recipes, it’s also filled with contextual information about the regions.

The Ultimate Healthy Greek Cookbook: 75 Authentic Recipes for a Mediterranean Diet by Yiota Giannakopoulou It is considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world and often associated with the Mediterranean Diet. Each recipe is tested out by expert chefs to make sure it delivers healthy meals that make your taste buds and stomach dance comfortably together. Co-authored by food and travel writer Diana Farr Louis and Tatiana Blatnik, the Hellenophile wife of Prince Nikolaos of Greece, this cookbook features recipes by well known Greeks from the fields of sport, gastronomy, cinema, royalty, photography, literature and music. This is not just a cookbook; it is a declaration of love for Greek culture, Greek lifestyle, and Greek cuisine. Well-known personalities from across the world who all share a special bond with Greece share their favourite recipes, revealing their much-loved foods, and share their memories of Greece. Their stories and recipes illustrated by stunning photos will give you a real appreciation of Greek cuisine, age-old traditions, and a fascinating contemporary culture. This is a wonderful beginning to a healthier diet involving fresh and healthy flavors in interesting combinations.Who Is It For? Those interested in healthy living and sustainable cooking with lessons from the culinary and cultural world of Ikaria island. Though digging into some of the less healthy but truly indulgent dishes like feta me meli is highly recommended. Given that the Mediterranean diet is named after the sea the region surrounds, it should come as no surprise that seafood is a main staple. That said, there are a number of other foods that are commonly found in Mediterranean diets, including: Greek food emphasizes fresh seasonal ingredients, olive oil, greens, beans, grains, cheese, fish, poultry and more.

The recipes are varied with some simple ones to make and others a little more complex with hard to find ingredients.The book has very few photos of the dishes which also makes it quite boring to go through or imagine the final result. This book of Greek cooking explores the versatility of Mediterranean cuisine. An award winning author and host of a Public Television Cooking Show, you’ll love the variety in her recipes. Many of these Greek cookbooks include Cypriot and Turkish inspired dishes and you will also discover cookbooks dedicated to the dishes of north and south Cyprus which has its own unique gastronimic culture.

Greek Slow Cooker, The: Easy, Delicious Recipes From the Heart of the Mediterranean by Eleni Vonissakou My Big Fat Greek Cookbook: Classic Mediterranean Soul Food Recipes byChristos Sourligas&Evdokia Antginas If you plan to cook exclusively from this new book as a part of your new diet, purchasing a book with more recipes will give you more options and variety; this might be particularly helpful if you’re cooking for a larger family with lots of different meal preferences. On the other hand, if you plan to use the book only occasionally or for cooking for a particular family member or guest, you don’t necessarily need quite as many recipes and can opt for a smaller book. Quality is what matters, not quantity. America’s Test Kitchen has a reputation of being extremely thorough and reliable in their recipe writing. When a trip to Greece is not possible, creating a homemade feast is the next best way to bring the healthy flavors of Greece home.

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An award-winning author, journalist, and cooking instructor, Aglaia Kremezi, brings clarity and simplicity to each of the recipes. This is one of those Greek cookbooks that becomes an heirloom for families over the years. The over 200 fascinating recipes range from teasing appetizers to mouthwatering desserts. Each of them approach Greek cuisine with their own unique style making it accessible in their recipes and stories. Debbie Matenopoulos puts a real personal touch to traditional Greek recipes, pulling you into her family kitchen to cook with.