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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Traditional Greek Cooking with a Vegetarian Twist,
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This review is from: From a Traditional Greek Kitchen: Vegetarian, Cuisine, Cooking, Recipes (Paperback)
As the Greek Food Host @ Bella Online, I thoroughly enjoyed this cookbook, which offers classic Greek recipes with a vegetarian twist. This 192-page paperback provides a complete collection of unique and flavorful vegetarian recipes that are a healthy alternative to the standard meat dishes. The traditional meatless dishes, such as spanakopita and baklava, are well represented, and this cookbook also contains modified versions of classics such as moussaka and dolmades. While this cookbook does not provide any photos, it does provide a helpful section on Greek ingredients, and an informative herb and spice glossary. The cookbook includes recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, sauces, entrées, side dishes, breads, and sweets, and all recipes include nutrition information. Ms. Polemis, who is originally from Greece, also includes helpful hints and advice in many of the recipes. While testing the recipes, I found that the instructions are easy to follow and understand. This cookbook might not be the best choice for a novice, but it is definitely clear enough for those with some culinary experience. The dishes were very flavorful, using traditional Greek accents and seasonings that are readily available at most local grocery stores. Overall, I recommend this cookbook. It is a wonderful addition to any kitchen, not only for vegetarians, but also for those who would like to try healthy and flavorful alternatives to the standard Greek dishes.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A book I use time and time again!,
This review is from: From a Traditional Greek Kitchen: Vegetarian, Cuisine, Cooking, Recipes (Paperback)
Despite it's lack of photo's or illustration the book is a wonderful collection of authentic recipes that are clearly presented and easy to follow. It may not suit a novice cook but it's not too complicated either. I use the book frequently, it's especially good for meze and baking and I've found the recipes to be very authentic and tasty.
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4.6 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews) 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good variety and flavor,
By merrymousies - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: From a Traditional Greek Kitchen: Vegetarian, Cuisine, Cooking, Recipes (Paperback)
I use this cookbook in combination with another, Greek Vegetarian Cookery, since both have similar recipes but some slightly different ingredients and I love to play when I cook. I see these two cookbooks as equals since they overlap in some areas not in others and where they overlap its interesting to combine ingredients from the two recipes to make something more flavorful. This is a great cookbook even as a stand-alone though, don't get me wrong. There are some excellent recipes for moussaka in here (3 different recipes are provided which is neat). The recipes are all quite easy and don't call for a lot of ingredients - all ingredients are easily found in the supermarket. There are quite a few eggplant recipes in here which for me was great since I love eggplant and am often looking for new ways to prepare it. So far what I've tried has been great. There's a good use of a variety of herbs (such as garlic, basil, cinnamon, etc - things that are pretty commonplace) and they're used appropriately. The chapters cover some of everything: appetizers (e.g. eggplant dip, cheese sticks, stuffed grape leaves - excellent recipe), soups (onion, lentil, chick pea) , salads (black-eyed pea salad, cabbage salad, greek salad, etc), entrees (eggplant soufflé, baked eggplant, eggplant au gratin, falafel, potato patties, lima beans in sour cream, spinach pie, stuffed tomatoes, zucchini patties etc), sides (artichoke dishes, baked eggplant, eggplant in tomato sauce, onion stew etc), breads, sweets. Definitely recommend this cookbook. Nutritional information (fat, protein, calories is provided for each recipe as well)
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Traditional Greek Cooking with a Vegetarian Twist,
By greekfood@bellaonline.com - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: From a Traditional Greek Kitchen: Vegetarian, Cuisine, Cooking, Recipes (Paperback)
This cookbook offers classic Greek recipes with a vegetarian twist. This 192-page paperback provides a complete collection of unique and flavorful vegetarian recipes that are a healthy alternative to the standard meat dishes. The traditional meatless dishes, such as spanakopita and baklava, are well represented, and this cookbook also contains modified versions of classics such as moussaka and dolmades. While this cookbook does not provide any photos, it does provide a helpful section on Greek ingredients, and an informative herb and spice glossary. The cookbook includes recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, sauces, entrées, side dishes, breads, and sweets, and all recipes include nutrition information. Ms. Polemis, who is originally from Greece, also includes helpful hints and advice in many of the recipes. While testing the recipes, I found that the instructions are easy to follow and understand. This cookbook might not be the best choice for a novice, but it is definitely clear enough for those with some culinary experience. The dishes were very flavorful, using traditional Greek accents and seasonings that are readily available at most local grocery stores. Overall, I recommend this cookbook. It is a wonderful addition to any kitchen, not only for vegetarians, but also for those who would like to try healthy and flavorful alternatives to the standard Greek dishes. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple and comprehensive,
By Shantimar - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: From a Traditional Greek Kitchen: Vegetarian, Cuisine, Cooking, Recipes (Paperback)
A no-frills, honest and comprehensive Greek vegetarian cookbook. Everything you remember from your last trip will be there, plus much more. All the usual dishes are there, the non-vegetarian in their vegetarian version, sometimes even with some variations. All this in a clear, pleasant layout, with clear instructions and short, helpful hints. No "inventive" and "creative" recipes here, and believe me, nowadays that can be a relief. Because, for us Greeks, it may be fun to try out the creative chefs' inventions, but for one who is new to Greek cooking, I believe that it is best to start from the real, existing, traditional recipes, which are enough to last one a lifetime. After all, how many Greek recipes will a foreigner cook every year? Or if you're really into Greek food, start with this book, and then venture to the "inspired by Greece" creative ones.
I did find a non-traditional part, though, while browsing, The "falafel" page. First of all in Greece you don't call them falafel (this is Lebanese dish, very favoured in Egypt too), but "revithokeftedes". Secondly, she advises to fill a pita pocket with them. In Greece you don't do that, and Greek pita has no pocket, it's thicker, and bread-like, cannot be slit. Cypriot pita is oval and can be slit, Arabic pita is big and round and can be slit, but not the Greek one. But this is a small quibble. You see, most English-language authors writing about Greek cooking are not based in Greece so they may become influenced by the foodstuff they see in American supermarkets. No matter. I think this book is the best introduction to Greek vegetarian cookery, and if I had to recommend one of the ones I own to someone, I would pick this one. |
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