Flavors of Greece

Delicious, authentic, healthy food...just make sure you have a lot of lemons and honey on hand, AND be prepared that some of the simplest recipes allow for 30 minutes or more of "sweat" time for cucumbers, eggplant, etc...read and plan ahead. I have never made anything out of this book that my family & friends didn't LOVE...originally purchased the 1991 ed. at a library book sale for 50 cents... would buy it again at full price in a second! Also has a really wonderful glossary of greek staples in the beginning!

If you love Mediterranean food this is a great cookbook to add to your library. The author does a nice job with her overview of Greek cooking ingredients. The glossary of Greek terms is also very useful. The author has included a nice recipe for a fresh cheese that is lovely. Just be warned it is made with half and half so your cardiologist will not approve. I would describe it as Greek Mascarpone. The book is organized as follows: The Greek Kitchen Appetizers Soups Light Meals Fish and Seafood Chicken and Game Meats Vegetables and Salads Pilafs and Pasta Bread Pies, Pastries, Cakes and Cookies Fruit Desserts, Puddings and Creams, and Candy Sauces This book is full of wonderful recipes. I have not made one yet that wasn't a winner and I have made approximately 1/3 of the recipes in the book. If you are looking for a good Greek cookbook that is fairly comprehensive this is a nice choice.

Rosemary Barron's Flavors Of Greece is as much a celebration of Greek culinary tradition as it is a compendium of mouth-watering recipes. Eschewing so-called "haute cuisine" Rosemary offers over 250 recipes meant to be created with simple ingredients, hearty industry, and a passion for aroma, texture, and putting so much flavor into one's creation that a tiny appetizer can seem like a meal. Sumptuous dishes offered range from Fried Cheese to Sausage and Potato Omelet, Grilled Octopus, Saffron Rice with Mussels, Sweet Chestnuts and Lemon Cheese, and much more. Explicit instructions and brief tidbits, tips, and trivia concerning various dishes makes Flavors Of Greece fun to read and easy to follow.

After recently spending 2 months in Greece and thoroughly enjoying the Greek cuisine, I was delighted to find this comprehensive yet readible guide. The author shares insight into the essentials for setting up a Greek kitchen and preparing the recipes in the traditional way along with modern preparation tips. I loved her way of sharing the fellowship and joy of the Greek dining experience. Flavors of Greece made me homesick!

I have visited Greece many times, and have wanted a cookbook that had recipes for the delicious food I have eaten there that would allow me to prepare this great cuisine at home. This is the first cookbook that has met my needs. The recipe for pork souvlaki is outstanding, and I have never had a dish turn out less than wonderful from this book. It needs to be reprinted!!