Modern Greek

by Andy Harris, William Meppem (Photographer)

Delicious and healthful, redolent of the flavors of the Mediterranean, and perfect for the way we like to eat today-its no wonder that Greek food is so beloved. Modern Greek offers 170 recipes for everything from meze to luscious pastry desserts. This delightful cookbook draws together ingredients from the everyday Greek kitchen-all readily available-such as cheeses and yogurt, vegetables and legumes, rice and pasta, seafoods and meats, and, of course, olives, and transforms them into easy, exciting dishes with a seasonal twist. There are savory pies stuffed with greens and herbs in autumn; slow-cooked one-pot stews for winter warm-ups; braised lamb and baby vegetables to welcome spring; and simple grills for relaxing summer evenings. Many of the recipes are traditional, while others are updated interpretations adapting traditional Greek foods and cooking techniques to contemporary kitchens. Beautifully photographed, Modern Greek reveals this much-favored cuisine in a fresh and contemporary light.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

160 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2002

Reviews

[Maki · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite Greek cook book!

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-photographed cookbook with 170 contemporary Greek recipes that range from mezedes (appetizers) to desserts, including some of the basics--sauces, dressings, pastry dough for the Greek kitchen. There is a good diversity of recipes, lots of photos, and short descriptions, often with the background of the recipe, of each one--something I like. A good resource if you want a mix of traditional and modernized Greek and Mediterranean recipes.

So far I have made the Spicy Feta & Red Pepper Dip (Ktipit) (recipe & photos here: http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/20...) which (I did adapt a bit, but was very tasty.

[penny shima glanz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a marvelous cookbook of greek cuisine. The pictures that accompany almost every dish left me hungry. I am kinda clueless about greek cooking and was delighted to find that much of their culinary heritage is vegetarian. There were a few dishes of pork or shellfish which I skipped over but this is definitely a great book for those looking to expand to different types of foods.

[Lori]

Just got this so I can add to my kitchen skills. I love greek food and want to learn how to cook it myself.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Greek cookbook I've found so far. Excellent! Every recipe I've made from this has been yum.