Greek Vegetarian Cookery

Download or read book Greek Vegetarian Cookery written by Jack Santa Maria and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1985 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From appetizers to cakes & sweets, the recipes presented here combine the freshest ingredients--whole grain flour, olive oil lemons, yogurt & cheese, wild herbs, among others--in ways that will please the plates of both vegetarians & lovers of traditional Greek food. To complement the recipes, the author outlines religious, historical, & other influences on Greek cuisine, & also relates anecdotes of his life in Greece as well as accounts of folk customs there. A full array of dishes is included, along with a note on the pronuciation of Greek words & an extensive glossary. The recipes include Cucumber & Yogurt Dip, Bean Soup with Hot Peppers, Chick Peas with Apricots, Cauliflower Fritters, Dandelion Salad, Cheese Rolls, Melon with Honey Dressing, & Semolina Halva.