Greek Cooking For The Gods

Recipes for foods from the earth, the sea, the flocks, and the hunt testify to the contributions of Greek cookery to the cuisines of the Western world

Treasury of 200 recipes, accompanied with the lore of the author's ancestral homeland.

"To the best of my knowledge, there is no cookbook that features the classic Greek cooking of the Seven Islands of the lonian Sea. Most of Greece was occupied for 400 years by the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, both the Middle East and the Orient have influenced more recent Greek cooking". Because of the proximity of these islands to Italy, their cuisine has a lively mixture of Italian, Venetian and French flavors. Greece is essentially a maritime nation, and as a result, it has a history of access to the aromatics, spices, and herbs from around the world. The streets of Greece are rich with the scent of garlic, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice emanating its homes and cafes.FEAST FOR THE GODS contains 165 recipes, passed down from one generation to the next, many unrecorded before. Over 100 color photographs by Lawrence Maultsby of Wilmington, North Carolina, capture the purity of this cuisine. Greek civilization is more than 4,000 years old. A steadfast adherence to seasonal food makes it the oldest, perhaps purest Mediterranean cuisine. This book reflects the classical simplicity of Greek cuisine, fresh and healthy, rich with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Chef Alexis believes that the secret to great Greek food is its simplicity. He invites you to enjoy cooking for the gods! -- Amazon.com

Did you know that the first cookbook ever written was by Archestratus in 350 BC? He was known as "the Daedalus of tasty dishes." Here, in The Great Greek Cookbook - Learn How to Cook Greek Food - 40 Greek Recipes, Food Fit for the Gods, you too will learn how to prepare tasty, simple Greek recipes. Greek food changes with the seasons. The majority of these food dishes center around fresh, healthy appetizers drizzled in olive oil and main courses seasoned with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. But, save room for dessert! If you have a sweet tooth, then Greek food should definitely be on your menu. With a large emphasis on syrup, honey, and pastry, you will enjoy making some of the most delicious desserts ever. This Greek cookbook will teach you how to make 40 dishes, many dating back to Ancient Greece. If you want to recreate the fantastic food served in thousands of family owned tavernas throughout the whole of Greece, then look no further. The Great Greek Cookbook is divided into three easy to read food sections: Appetizers (including soups & dips), Main Courses, and Desserts. Here, beginners and seasoned cooks will find some of the tastiest recipes this side of the Aegean in The Great Greek Cookbook - Learn How to Cook Greek Food - 40 Greek Recipes, Food Fit for the Gods! As we say in Greece - Kali Orexi!

What do we think about when we think about Greek food? For many, it is the meze and the traditional plates of a Greek island taverna at the height of summer. In Gifts of the Gods, Andrew and Rachel Dalby take us into and beyond the taverna in our minds to offer us a unique and comprehensive history of the foods of Greece. Greek food is brimming with thousands of years of history, lore, and culture. The country has one of the most varied landscapes of Europe, where steep mountains, low-lying plains, rocky islands, and crystal-blue seas jostle one another and produce food and wine of immense quality and distinctive taste. The book discusses how the land was settled, what was grown in different regions, and how certain fruits, herbs, and vegetables became a part of local cuisines. Moving through history—from classical to modern—the book explores the country’s regional food identities as well as the export of Greek food to communities all over the world. The book culminates with a look at one of the most distinctive features of Greece’s food tradition—the country’s world renown hospitality. Illustrated throughout and featuring traditional recipes that blend historical and modern flavors, Gifts of the Gods is a mouth-watering account of a rich and ancient cuisine.

Greek cuisine is both exciting and rich in tradition. Influenced by both western European and Middle Eastern foods, contemporary Greek dishes reflect an interesting combination of old and new customs. Featuring such staples as honey, almonds, olives, feta cheese, and lemon juice, Greek dishes are delicious and unique.