Offshore Grilling takes a look at both traditional and contemporary Mediterranean grilled dishes and offers them up with ease and speed for the American cook. This twist is what makes the recipes stand out in your mind, and makes you keep coming back to them for family gatherings and, especially, celebrations. Food of the Greek Islands is packed full of incredible recipes that Kremezi collected from farmers and fishermen across the Greek islands. From the meshwi and ground meat kofte of the Middle East to the great kebabs of Turkey to the Bisteka alla Florentina of Italy to France’s grillades and famed Chateaubriand, grilled delicacies are part of every culture of the Mediterranean. quirky secrets to a long life that Ikarians are spoon-fed at birth, Ikaria is award-winning author Diane Kochilas’s ethno-culinary paean to this magical island.

Turkish recipes might seem a little different from other Mediterranean options, but "The Sultan’s Kitchen" is a delicious look into another culinary culture that is so closely married to its cuisine. The desserts are also not to be missed - the Crispy Filo Custard and Cretan Mangoes are the epitome of summer and slightly too easy to eat. As a country famed for its delicious mezze - a selection of small dishes including olives, cheeses and dips served as appetisers - these cookbooks will teach you not only the art of cooking, but also hosting. I have often used thus book as an encyclopedia of sorts after a meal at my bf's mother's home, looking up what we ate, how it is made and how to pronounce it!Written by Vefa Alexiadou, often referred to as the leading authority in Greek cooking, this is an all encompassing Greek cooking book.

Interspersed throughout the recipes are essays and sidebars that highlight people, ingredients, dishes, and the discrete regions of Greece, including its islands and their unique styles of cooking and sharing the pleasures of the table.

The recipes are about celebrating life – taking traditional food, cooking it today and passing it on to new generations. Of course, you can’t delve into this learning more about this cuisine without considering the history of the region and the influences upon many of these dishes. This is a detailed and authentic cookbook for homecooks to enjoy and savour, featuturing your favourite Greek dishes, showcasing local ingredients and details of the significance of the dishes, and illustrated with 230 colour photographs.