Cookbook recommedation

[Woods]

Can anyone recommend a good Greek cook book? I have every other country but no experience with Greek cooking. Thanks. Woods

[Brad S]

" The Glorious Foods of Greece"

By Diane Kochilas.

Excellent history and recipes.

Published by William Morrow.

[Aji]

I have enjoyed the Periyali (NY restaurant) book... but that's especially because I love that restaurant and always wanted to recreate

[ronnie_suburban]

As posted above, the Diane Kochilas books are solid. I personally have cooked from Meze and The Foods and Wines of Greece, and have had excellent results with both.

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[helenas]

I have several Greek cookbooks but i find myself cooking a lot from "Modern Greek" by Andy Harris. Very interesting recipes, most of them accompanied by terrific pictures.

[Alex]

I've been using The Complete Book of Greek Cooking, by The Recipe Club of Saint Paul's Greek Orthodox Cathedral. It's an updated, revised, and enhanced combination of their two earlier books, The Art of Greek Cookery and The Regional Cuisines of Greece. I think it's an excellent place to start.

[Artichoke]

I own and enjoy The Foods of the Greek Islands by Aglaia Kremezi. Very good recipes and nice text about the individual Greek islands at the begining of the book.

[Carlovski]

How about real Greek food by Theodore Kyriakou?

[Big Bunny]

I can second Aglaia Kremezi.

"The Foods of Greece" is a great companion to "The Foods of the Greek Islands".

Her smaller book, "The Mediterranean Pantry: Creating and Using Condiments and Seasonings" is a great how-to for pickles, liqueurs, spice mixes, etc. She gives a simple recipe for cherry liqueur that I make almost every year.

BB

[cassareep]

For a cheap and good kick-start in Greek cuisine I would recommend "The Book of Greek Cooking" by Leslie Mackley published by HP Books. It is a straightforward introduction to 100 Greek recipes. It will let you start experimenting immediately and let you know if you want to explore further.

[Big Bunny]

I love HP books.

They are the "penny candy" of cookbooks, and have given me lots of good recipes - as well as the pleasure of impulse buying.

BB

[JPW]

Another thumbs up for any of Kochilas' books.

There are some simply lovely dips in Meze

My favorite has to be the garlicky apricot yoghurt.