The Food and Wine of Greece: More Than 300 Classic and Modern Dishes from the Mainland and Islands (Paperback)

by Diane Kochilas (Author) "Wine, as these ancient words so succinctly put it, touches the core of the Greek psyche..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
There are few good Greek cookbooks available; the Recipe Club of St. Paul's Complete Book of Greek Cooking ( LJ 4/15/90) is an exception and a useful basic introduction to the cuisine. Kochilas's more ambitious book includes background on the country and its customs, wine recommendations with each recipe, and informative headnotes on dishes as familiar as Baklava, as exotic as Snail and Bulgur Pilaf. For subject collections.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"An irresistible cookbook filled with tantalizing recipes, delightful stories, and gastronomic joy. I loved it." --Paula Wolfert, author of Mediterranean Cooking, The Cooking of Southwest France, and Paula Wolfert's World of Food

"I expect [The Food and Wine of Greece] to become a clasic in its field." --John Mariana, food and travel correspondent for Esquire magazine and author of The Dictionary of American Food and Drink

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (March 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312087837
• ISBN-13: 978-0312087838
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #201,999 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Greek Cooking (and drinking), April 5, 2002

By A Customer

I would recommend this book highly. As a Greek American I can vouch for the authenticity of most of the recipies. In some instances the author has to make substitutions (mostly with cheeses) with ingredients that would be difficult to find for the average American.
Her wine selections are helpful and in my experience have paired well with the food.
Her measurements are very accurate. For anyone who has cooked from many Greek cookbooks (in english) you will know that very often measurements are totally off. This is due to the fact for thousands or at least hundreds of years these recipies were verbal and were not written down until relatively recently. I have suffered through many a dish trying to guess what amount is accurate. That has always been my biggest complaint with Greek cookbooks- AND that is not a problem with this one.
Everything I have tried has come out wonderful. I would recommend this as a great book containing all the classics.
Kali Orexi!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greek cooking the authentic way., October 12, 1997

By	F. MICHAEL ZULIM (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Food and Wine of Greece: More Than 300 Classic and Modern Dishes from the Mainland and Islands of Greece (Hardcover)

This cookbook is a masterpiece. It symbolizes greek cuisine at her best. The recipes are authentic and provide the novice or professional cook the best insight into the simplicity of greek food. The regional specialities are a delight. I have used this book countless times. It also shares with the reader little paragraphs about the recipes and their origins or variations. I own several greek cookbooks, but this one is my best and Diane has captured the heart and soul of greek cooking. From the meze to the deserts, all the recipes will stimulate the palate and keep you going back for more of her recipes. Some of the recipes reminded me of my childhood with my grandparents and my grandfather's cooking. This book should satisfy your cravings for greek cuisine.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love that wonderfully scented Greek Lamb, May 12, 2001

By	rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

We are so blessed here in the Detroit Metro area to have Greek Town with all its outstanding restaurants. You can even get their cookbook which is excellent: Opaa! Greek Cooking Detroit Style.

Kochilas' cookbook is even larger with over 300 recipes plus variations on most dishes, background sketches and wonderful memories of the dishes she's describing.

I am in love with the way Greeks do Lamb Stews--scented with allspice and cinnamon with just right acidic balance of rich tomato sauce. Kochilas' recipe Arni Kapam (Lamb in a Spicy Tomato Sauce) has become a favorite. Surprisingly so, I am a nut for Snails, so her Cochli me Pligoui (Snail and Bulgur Pilaf) is out of this world as well as the Cretan Classic Snail Stew.

Her classic Pastitsio and Mousakka are excellent as well as Chicken-Lemon Soup and syrupy Bakliva desserts.

One fine, well done cookbook.