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This title deals with the traditional recipes from the historic, healthy cuisines of Greece and the surrounding areas of the Eastern Mediterranean. It includes popular classics such as Stuffed Vine Leaves with Garlic Yogurt and Moussaka, as well as lesser-known specialities, including Warm Broad Bean and Feta Salad, and Octopus and Red Wine Stew. It offers an at-a-glance glossary of ingredients and professional cook's tips throughout, to ensure success. The sun-drenched fruit, vegetables, nuts and spices of Greece produce the rich and robust tastes and aromas that characterize the dishes of this region. This volume combines classic and contemporary influences in an assortment of mouthwatering recipes. There are dishes for every occasion including soups and starters, salads, fish and seafood, poultry and meat dishes, grains and pulses, and pastries and desserts. Afelia, Avgolemono and Kleftiko are just some of the tasty, traditional dishes in the book. Illustrated with more than 230 photographs, this fabulous collection will take you on an evocative and exciting culinary tour of the Eastern Mediterranean.
