Recipes for olive oil and vinegar lovers.
Written by Emily Lycopolus
Photos by DL Acken
"One of the many charms of Greek fare is the myrid of spices used, especially when the combinations are unconventional. Whether you're just dabbling in this ancient cuisine or yearing to try something more adventerous than Greek salad, this brand-new cookbook will demystify Greek recipes. You'll be well on your way to culinary success with a handful of premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars, and will impress even the most formidable yiayia by stocking your pantry with:
Lemon Fused Olive Oil
Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Black Cherry Dark Balsamic Vinegar
Apricot White Balsamic Vinegar
Enchant your dinner guests with four courses of authentic Greek dishes, starting with Lemon Garlic Hummus and Fresh Homemade Pita Bread or Spanakopita Puffs, followed by Roasted Pumpkin Soup and Cretan ROasted Beet Salad with Yogurt Walnut Dressing. A choice of Seafood Pilaf or Lamb Sliders with Pickled Onion Slaw will have diners salivationg when the main is served, and a slice of Honey Pie with Stewed Cherries will certianly delight. With fifty recipes for mezes, soups and salads, mains, and sweets, Greece will inspire countless memorable evenings overflowing with friends, fun and food. Opa!"