My Greek Family Table: Fresh, Regional Recipes

My Greek Family Table: Fresh, Regional Recipes

<p><strong><strong>More than 100 Greek recipes, updated for the modern home cook</strong></strong></p><p>Greek dishes have influenced other cultures for thousands of years. The dishes and preparation are simple; the taste, divine. In <em>My Greek Family Table,</em> Maria Benardis describes her summers of cooking at her grandmother’s elbow on the Greek island of Psara, and places an emphasis on eating for health and well-being. The foods of ancient Greece are as relevant―and delicious―as ever, showcased in recipes such as:  </p><ul><li>Barley and Pomegranate Salad</li><li>Chicken with Herbed Feta Crust</li><li>Lamb with Avgolemono (egg and lemon sauce)</li><li>Hippocrates’ Spiced Wine</li></ul><p>Written with passion and beautifully photographed, <em>My Greek Family Table</em> is a personal invitation to experience all the depth and flavor of Greek cooking and the wonderful spirit of <em>kerasma</em>―the offering of food to those we love.</p> Over 50 color photographs