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Regional Greek Cooking
When one Greek meets another he is likely to ask something like, “How
does your yia yia prepare moussaka?” He’s not just looking
for a new variation of his grandmother’s eggplant-and-
lamb casserole…that really means: “Come share dinner in my home. I’ll make you
a dish from
the little village where my family is from.”
Greek food entails more than just
gyros, spinach pie, and baklava. The diverse culinary
tradition of Greek cooking
has been enriched by such influences
as the Arabic tastes of
Accessible to both experienced
and home chefs,
Regional
Greek Cooking showcases over 220 easy-to-follow and delectable recipes sampled from the key regions of mainland
Featured dishes include long-time favorites Kleftiko
ke Marouli (Roast Lamb with
Lettuce Salad), and Youvarlakia (Meatballs and Rice in
Avgolemono Soup),
as well as
more distinct fare like Calamari Gemista Aphrodite (Aphrodite Stuffed Squid) and
Asatakou Páros (Lobster Páros).
Accompanying the unique, family-oriented recipes are charming historical
notes and family anecdotes which enliven the
community spirit of Greek cuisine. Also presented are sections on Greek drinks, including micro-brewed beers,
regional wines, ouzos, cocktails, teas, coffees, and more. Handy glossaries
of Greek cooking terms, wine terms, and ingredients help cooks to “go Greek”
more easily!
Dean Karayanis has authored news, sketch comedy, and opinion pieces for TV, radio, and online for over 10 years. In his spare time, Dean reverts to his roots, whipping up Greek culinary masterpieces. Catherine Karayanis is author of numerous online computing courses and articles, as well as four books on networking, database administration, and operating systems for McGraw-Hill. She has also worked in the restaurant business for several years.
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Regional Greek Cooking
Dean
and Catherine Karayanis
$24.95 hard cover; 303 pages; 6 x 9
ISBN 13: 978-0-7818-1146-0; ISBN 10: 0-7818-1146-5
Publication date: March 2008
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