Greek cuisine has a long history- the first ever cookbook was written by Ancient Greek poet Archestratos in 320 BC - and now Maria Elia brings the traditional flavours and ingredients of Greece into the 21st century with her thoroughly modern take on classic dishes. This is not a book for traditionalists, but adventurers ready to explore exciting new flavour combinations and discover what Greek cuisine has to offer. The 120 recipes are a product of a summer spent cooking and experimenting at her father's tavern in the Troodos mountains of Cyprus. From delicious vegetarian dishes such as Carrot Keftedes and Tomato and Runner Bean Baklava to Marinated Lamb with Feta Curd or Courgette-coated Calamari, and a tempting range of sweet dishes including Watermelon Mahalepi and Greek Yogurt and Apple Cake, Maria's inventive recipes will open your eyes to a whole new world of Greek cooking.

Smashing Plates

Elia, Maria

Kyle Books

Ever wondered how chefs seem to know instinctively how to put certain ingredients together? Renowned London chef Maria Elia is know for her flair for flavor, and now she gives us a rare insight into how a chef thinks and creates. This book is organized around 18 of her favorite ingredients and shows you how to adapt the over 100 recipes to suit your palate or the season. From a Vitello Tonnato Burger to Green Olive Gnocchi with Wilted Greens, Maria's recipes will give you confidence in the kitchen and get your creative juices flowing.

Full of Flavor: How to Create Like a Chef

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Vegetables are the heroes of this beautiful cookbook, from Chile-roasted Feta and Watermelon to Artichoke and Goat Cheese Ravioli, Maria Elia's recipes combine her grasp of world flavors with her ingenuity in the kitchen. The seasonality of ingredients is key to her dishes, making them not only taste better but more nutritious. If a fruit or vegetable is out of season she shows how easy it is to adapt and improvise. Dishes such as Roquefort and Fig Crème Brulee can just as easily be made with grapes or sautéed leeks, while Mushroom, Beet, Mozzarella with a Lentil Cartouch also works well with asparagus or as a salad.

The Modern Vegetarian: Food Adventures for the Contemporary Palate

Entertaining & Holidays

Greek cuisine has a long history―the first ever cookbook was written by Ancient Greek poet Archestratos in 320 BC―and now Maria Elia brings the traditional flavors and ingredients of Greece into the 21st century with her thoroughly modern take on classic dishes. This is not a book for traditionalists, but adventurers ready to explore exciting new flavor combinations and discover what Greek cuisine has to offer. The 120 recipes are a product of a summer spent cooking and experimenting at her father's tavern in the Troodos mountains of Cyprus. The villagers welcomed her into their homes, taught her new and old recipes, shared produce from their gardens and even tried to teach her Greek! She went shooting with her dad and gathered caper leaves for pickling. The recipes in this book are structured into four sections, Small Plates, Sharing &amp; Fuller Plates, Salads &amp; Side Plates, and Sweet Plates. Most have been designed for sharing and can be mixed and matched to create a modern Greek meal to share among your friends and family, where plates of food are placed on the table for guests to help themselves. From delicious vegetarian dishes such as Carrot Keftedes and Tomato and Runner Bean Baklava to Marinated Lamb with Feta Curd or Zucchini-coated Calamari, and a tempting range of sweet dishes including Watermelon Mahalepi and Greek Yogurt and Apple Cake, Maria's inventive recipes will open your eyes to a whole new world of Greek cooking. Starting with a helpful Greek pantry that includes key ingredients for your Smashing Plates cupboard and including over 100 gorgeous location and food photographs, this book will transport you to the fresh flavors of the Greek islands.

Smashing Plates: Greek Flavors Redefined

Regional & International

UNKNO

Il vegetariano moderno. Avventure culinarie per palati contemporanei

Vegetarian & Vegan

Guido Tommasi Editore-Datanova