Greece Mediterranean Cuisine Author:Elodie Bonnet (Editor), Nathalie Talhouas (Editor), Fabien Bellahsen (Editor), Daniel Rouche (Editor), Lin Thomas (Editor), Didier Bizos (Photographer), Marilyn Myerscough (Translator) Simple yet elegant, Greek cuisine has preserved the delicious Mediterranean specialties of centuries ago. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish, and various meats, including lamb, poultry, rabbit and pork. Also important are olives, cheese, eggplant (aubergine), zucchini (courg... more »ette), and yogurt. Greek desserts are characterized by the dominant use of nuts and honey. Some dishes use filo pastry. Dips are served with bread loaf or pita bread. The climate and terrain has tended to favour the breeding of goats and sheep over cattle, and thus beef dishes are uncommon. Some traditional Greek foods, especially souvlaki, gyros, pita such as tyropita and spanakopita (respectively, cheese and spinach pie) are often served in fast food style. Try Filled Zucchini Flowers, Octopus with Pasta, Chios Rabbit with Wild Vegetables, and sweet Mbourekakia Pasties. Translated from French by Marilyn Myerscough. Originally published as Delices de Grece.
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