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The Greek Cookbook: The Crown Classic Cookbook Series (International Cook Book Series)

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Sophia Skoura's Greek Cook Book contains many of the staples of Greek cuisine in an easy, simple to follow format. The recipes are authentic and those I have prepared from the book are delicious, especially the eggplants imam baldi (eggplants stuffed with tomato, onion and garlic and slowly roasted while slatered in olive oil). A drawback for non-Greeks is the lack of recipes for tzatziki (yogurt-garlic sauce) and a typical Greek marinade for grilled fish and meats. However, no cookbook I own in Greek contains them either. I suppose most Greeks know how to prepare these things just from watching their mothers, and Skoura's book was originally written in Greek for use in Greek households. But since this book is an adaptation, even the very basics might have made a welcome addition. Overall, it is an excellent reference guide on the how-tos of Greek cooking, with a straightforward presentation and chock-full of delicious recipes.

I am a first generation Greek American. As a small child I remember my mother using a cookbook by Sophia Skoura which was written entirely in Greek. When I found this book translated into English I was thrilled!!! I've owned it for 13 years and have used it so much that it's worn out. I'm purchasing another today and buying an extra copy for my daughter to have when she grows up. I can't say enough good things about this book. It's has very traditional recipes that are easy to follow. You won't be disappointed!

I have had this cookbook for years and made many recipes out of it. They all turned out great! I highly recommend this book if you want to make Greek food.

I am an avid cook of international foods and love to have a theme for all my dinner parties and gatherings with family and friends.

I was stuck on the greek theme for several months...All the receipes were...Delectable Culinary Nervana!

I am also first generation Greek - American and I know how authentic Greek food is supposed to taste...I have made MANY things in this cookbook and they are all AMAZING!!!! It is very easy to follow...and yes it would be nice to have pictures, especially if you have no idea what the foods are supposed to look like, BUT it is still a very authentic cookbook!!! I recommend it to anyone and everyone!!!

havent been able to try any recipts yet due to wifes health ,but they look like great recipts and easy to read .
recived in great condition and fast

When I purchased this book I was looking for a Greek Cookbook asap. The recipes seem to be traditional food. What the book is lacking are pictures. I really like pictures in cookbooks and this has none. I'd like to be able to double check my creation against a picture, especially when I've never grown up around Greek cooking.

The description of this book talks about authentic recipes, etc. To me, many of the recipies are WAY too full of oil to ever try making. One of them calls for something like 2c of olive oil to cook green beans in!!

If I would have known there were so many fried food recipes (it falls just short of deep-frying butter), I wouldn't have gotten it. At the many Greek restaurants I've been to, I've always considered Greek food to be healthy - mostly roasted and grilled.

I'm sure there are some good recipes in there, but nothing has really jumped out at me yet. Maybe someone else has had better luck finding something healthy in the book.