- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Reprint edition (April 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312087837
- ISBN-13: 978-0312087838
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 18 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 862,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a Greek, who found myself abroad and grew nostalgic for homecooking, I shopped around for a book that could give me the basics, so that I could recreate my mother's recipes. I have bought many books on Greek cooking, but D.Kochilas' book is the one I use most of the time. Her recipes are authentic, but toned down in terms of fat content, and her delivery is excellent. I took one star away, because the Greek words are not always spelt correctly (at least in the 1990 edition). This does not affect though the food you can produce with D.Kochilas' help. It is food you will have enjoyed both at the taverna and at a friend's house, and it's definitely what Greeks eat.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Book for Greek Cooking (and drinking)
5 April 2002
Format:Paperback
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!
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!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Greek cooking the authentic way.
12 Oct 1997
Format: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.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Love that wonderfully scented Greek Lamb
12 May 2001
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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