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Summary: Heavenly...
Review: As a vegetarian for nearly a decade, I have tens upon tens of vegetarian cookbooks. And like many of the others, I bought The Greek Vegetarian after flipping though and seeing a recipe that I simply had to have: Potatoes Stewed with Olives. It was an irrational need, but it was the right decision. The dish has become a staple in my home. But the book doesn't end with that one dish: There are many, many good ideas in this book that beg to be tried.The presentation of dishes is done nicely; they're easy to follow and to prepare. And the photos are wonderful: Instead of being airbrushed glamour shots, they are nicely done portraits of dishes that accurately reflect how a recipe will turn out.
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Summary: Delicious! Perfect for vegetarians who love Greek food.
Review: Being a vegetarian in Greece, or in most Greek restaurants in America, is no easy task. One can eat stuffed tomatoes only so many times! Fortunately, even Greek dishes with meat are usually chock full of veggies, so the conversion to meatless is nicely accomplished by the author of this book. You'll find all the wonderful classics, like pastitsio and souvlaki, as well as many less well-known dishes, all meatless. I also like Ms. Kochilas' healthy attitude that tabulating every last calorie and fat gram in a recipe is silly - just prepare it in all its glory and eat a reasonable portion, and you'll be fine. (You'll realize the wisdom of this if you're ever in Greece, where you'll notice how trim everyone is, despite their habit of eating all sorts of foods swimming in olive oil.) The recipes here are authentic and deliciously satisfying. Oh, and the photos make my mouth water!
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Summary: i prefer Kremezi's Greek Island cooking book instead
Review: Diane Kochilas says and I quote,
"There is a certain elemental quality to all the cooking of Greece that seperates it from the cooking to the east and to the west, that is from the cooking of Turkey on one side and of Italy on the other."
I am a gourmet cook and I don't know what Kochilas is talking about in terms of Turkish cooking. The Greek foods are heavily influenced by the Turkish cooking in fact it is hard to find dishes that are NOT shared by these 2 countries on either side of the Aegean. Many recipes in this book have Ottoman Turkish origins. Yet the author denies any Turkish influence. Sour grapes, Diane????? I think so.
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Summary: i prefer Kremezi's Greek Island cooking book instead
Review: Diane Kochilas says and I quote,
"There is a certain elemental quality to all the cooking of Greece that seperates it from the cooking to the east and to the west, that is from the cooking of Turkey on one side and of Italy on the other."
I am a gourmet cook and I don't know what Kochilas is talking about in terms of Turkish cooking. The Greek foods are heavily influenced by the Turkish cooking in fact it is hard to find dishes that are NOT shared by these 2 countries on either side of the Aegean. Many recipes in this book have Ottoman Turkish origins. Yet the author denies any Turkish influence. Sour grapes, Diane????? I think so.
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Summary: A wonderful find!
Review: For those who think vegetarian equals deprivation, they need only pick up this book to find that meat is not always necessary for rich, delicious meals. Many of the recipes require only a few ingredients, and none are difficult to prepare, so this is excellent for those just beginning to cook or interested in trying out a meatless diet. Most definitely worth adding to any cookbook collection
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Summary: Favorite Cookbook in Our Kitchen
Review: I recently read that people make an average of only 4-5 recipes from most cookbooks. To date, I've made 17 from this wonderful collection and look forward to trying many more. The directions are clear, the ingredient lists accurate, and the photos are as delightful to the eye as the dishes are to the palate. In addition to the many meze (little dishes), main courses, and soups, the author shares her wide-ranging knowledge of local Greek cuisines and the characteristic flavors of the Greek kitchen. A true classic!
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Summary: great greek foods!
Review: I'm quite pleased with this cookbook. It has a really wide assortment of recipes with the book broken down into 3 main sections: the greek pantry (here they talk about olives, olive oil, cheeses, breads, yogurts, spices - giving definitions and stories), Meze (here they have recipes for dips, spreads and other appetizers), and finally main dishes (pastas, grains, soups, stews, casseroles, pies, breads, egg dishes). We've tried a number of the recipes and enjoyed them all. None were overly complicated either.
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Summary: great greek foods!
Review: I'm quite pleased with this cookbook. It has a really wide assortment of recipes with the book broken down into 3 main sections: the greek pantry (here they talk about olives, olive oil, cheeses, breads, yogurts, spices - giving definitions and stories), Meze (here they have recipes for dips, spreads and other appetizers), and finally main dishes (pastas, grains, soups, stews, casseroles, pies, breads, egg dishes). We've tried a number of the recipes and enjoyed them all. None were overly complicated either.
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Summary: Fabulous!
Review: This book is the most used vegetarian cookbook in my collection. I cook from it at least twice a week, and the recipes are terrific. Clear instructions make Greek cooking a breeze. Thank you Diane Kochilas!
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Summary: Fabulous!
Review: This book is the most used vegetarian cookbook in my collection. I cook from it at least twice a week, and the recipes are terrific. Clear instructions make Greek cooking a breeze. Thank you Diane Kochilas!
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