The Complete Book of Greek Cooking: The Recipe Club of St. Paul's Orthodox Cathedral [Paperback]

St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 1991

More than 200 unique and intriguing recipes for all kinds of Greek dishes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks (June 5, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060921293
• ISBN-13: 978-0060921293
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > Greek
  • #21 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > Mediterranean

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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best, most authentic Greek cookbook!, July 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Book of Greek Cooking: The Recipe Club of St. Paul's Orthodox Cathedral (Paperback)

Married to a native of Greece for 26 years I have used many different Greek cookbooks and this is the best and most authentic I have found. This book was written by everyday cooks, not gourmets, the recipes are easy to follow and there is a section that tells how to work with phyllo, clean squid and other hints. There are recipes from many different regions and interesting little bits of history and information scattered throughout.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, I have found it, March 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Book of Greek Cooking: The Recipe Club of St. Paul's Orthodox Cathedral (Paperback)

If this is an updated version of the book my mother used, I am ecstatic. I have been searching for one for years. In my family it is considered the "bible" of cookbooks. My mother used no other. My brother and I fought for possession of it when she passed away. It has been passed back and forth between us for holiday recipes, guidance, etc. Now we can each have our new one. I will always keep my mother's original (she referenced everything with a turned down page), but it will be nice not to have to worry about losing a leaf anymore. Thank you

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Traditional Greek-American fare at its finest, October 22, 2003

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OrthodoxMama (Germantown, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Book of Greek Cooking: The Recipe Club of St. Paul's Orthodox Cathedral (Paperback)

As a Greek-American who learned how to cook by watching her mother and grandmother lovingly prepare all sorts of traditional Greek dishes in the comfort of our "kouzina", I've always been a bit skeptical about using Greek cookbooks since the recipes either never turn out or just taste a lot different than what I am used to. This cookbook, however, changed my mind as I have found most of the dishes to be delicious successes that are faithful to traditional tastes. This should come as no surprise, of course, since the book was compiled by real Greeks (most of whom are moms and yiayias no doubt) whose families have probably handed down and improved upon those recipes generation after generation. Overall, most work out well and are fairly basic Greek dishes (I've only had trouble with one or two) and are perfect for either everyday family meals or for guests. Well done St. Paul's!