Cookbook Giveaway – Greece – The Cookbook

Greece – The Cookbook by Vefa Alexiadou is a reissue of the popular author’s Vefa’s Kitchen. If you wish to order this title, please remember Eat Your Book members receive 30% off Phaidon titles when using the link provided.

For more information on this cookbook, please see our review post which shares a recipe for Almond Pastry Triangles.

We are pleased to offer three copies of this title to our EYB Members in the US, Canada, UK and Australia. One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you like to try first?

Please note that you must be logged into the Rafflecopter contest before posting or your entry won’t be counted. If you are not already a Member, you can join at no cost. The contest ends at midnight on June 7th, 2017

 

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115 Comments

  • Kristjudy  on  May 4, 2017

    Shrimp saganaki

  • flossy1  on  May 4, 2017

    Potato-garlic sauce, island style (Aliada, skordalia nisiotiki)

  • mwaters  on  May 4, 2017

    Ground [minced] meat croquettes from Asia Minor (Keftedes politiki)

  • sir_ken_g  on  May 4, 2017

    One of the lamb recipes

  • matag  on  May 4, 2017

    Cheese pastitsio

  • sipa  on  May 4, 2017

    Shrimp [prawn] and eggplant [aubergine] rolls (Bourekakia melitzanas me garides)

  • sabrina7  on  May 4, 2017

    The soup dishes!

  • Titch  on  May 4, 2017

    I struggle with some of the basic things you can make so I would love to try the Puff pastry dough

  • RNJessicaK  on  May 4, 2017

    Tangerine Bon Bons!

  • lgroom  on  May 4, 2017

    Cheese stuffed artichokes would be my first choice.

  • heyjude  on  May 4, 2017

    Egg-lemon sauce

  • lauriesk  on  May 4, 2017

    The first recipe I would try would be the easy marinade.

  • joneshayley  on  May 4, 2017

    Meat rolls with garlic would be first on my list!

  • AGENT99  on  May 4, 2017

    Kataifi pastry and cheese rolls!

  • j_h  on  May 4, 2017

    I'm in the love coriander camp, so I think I'd try Chicken meatballs with cilantro (Keftedakia kotopoulou me koliandro) first.

  • gjwatts  on  May 4, 2017

    Lamb baked with orzo!

  • thecharlah  on  May 4, 2017

    The Walnut garlic sauce (Skordalia me karidia) sounds great.

  • WideAngleMind  on  May 4, 2017

    I need to learn the Basic Tomato Sauce!

  • tapeitzman  on  May 4, 2017

    Mussel fritters

  • jlemoine  on  May 4, 2017

    The chicken casserole with orzo

  • jezpurr  on  May 4, 2017

    Alot of the recipes look interesting!!!^_^ Not sure which I'd like to try first!!!^_^

  • FireRunner2379  on  May 5, 2017

    I would like to try the author's rendition of Baklava!

  • lhudson  on  May 5, 2017

    Zucchini Fritters

  • Lem9579  on  May 5, 2017

    This looks like a treasure of a book!

  • vickster  on  May 5, 2017

    Lamb Magiritsa sounds enticing. I love lamb!

  • Siegal  on  May 5, 2017

    I want to make the kataifi pastry and cheese rolls! Never made it myself

  • lebarron2001  on  May 5, 2017

    Lentils with Lamb and Onion

  • RSW  on  May 5, 2017

    Marzipan

  • ravensfan  on  May 5, 2017

    Fish roe fritters

  • sgump  on  May 5, 2017

    Where to start–with over 650 recipes?! Well, I'd try bride's pilaf (to pilafki tis nifis), since I love rice with nuts and raisins and warm spices.

  • kitchenclimbers  on  May 5, 2017

    Kataifi pastry and cheese rolls

  • tinaellen  on  May 5, 2017

    Lamb and orzo bake!

  • DarcyVaughn  on  May 5, 2017

    Giant beans with pastrami from Pontus (Gigantes me pastourma)

  • amandabeck  on  May 6, 2017

    Dakos (Cretan Rusk Salad)

  • Maaseelulu  on  May 6, 2017

    Cheese stuffed artichokes (Kardies aginaras gemistes me tiria).

  • JanScholl  on  May 6, 2017

    puff pastry dough-has to be better than store bough

  • mpdeb98  on  May 7, 2017

    Fried triangles

  • lozzle77  on  May 7, 2017

    Cheese pastitsio

  • kalex426  on  May 7, 2017

    Eggplant dip on PG 152

  • trudys_person  on  May 7, 2017

    Anthos Chocolate Mousse – the tahini in it intrigues me!

  • coyote  on  May 7, 2017

    The Spicy shellfish stew (Thalasina me pikadiki saltsa) (page 347)

  • bstewart  on  May 8, 2017

    Wow, any of the avgolemono variations — my fave soup!

  • sarahawker  on  May 8, 2017

    Tomato fritters from Santorini (Domatokeftedes)

  • Karla123  on  May 8, 2017

    Gardener's salad, please, for the gardener in me.

  • skipeterson  on  May 8, 2017

    Wine-steamed mussels from Mykonos

  • hempowerment  on  May 9, 2017

    Shellfish stifado!

  • vinochic  on  May 9, 2017

    Lenten spaghetti with tahini. Interesting combo!

  • ktwalla  on  May 10, 2017

    Definitely the marzipan.

  • kelliwinter  on  May 11, 2017

    so many!
    Greek fisherman's soup peaks my interest today

  • Julia  on  May 12, 2017

    Mussel Fritters

  • Mrsheap  on  May 12, 2017

    the bakes cheese triangles

  • ldtrieb  on  May 12, 2017

    Shrimp casserole

  • bevie19  on  May 12, 2017

    I'm Greek and never heard of this so definitely want to try it! Pork sausages with chili sauce (Loukanika me kafteri saltsa)

  • t.t  on  May 13, 2017

    Phyllo dough

  • Purplepeepers  on  May 13, 2017

    Zucchini [courgette] fritters (Kolokithokeftedes)

  • poneill  on  May 13, 2017

    Grilled octopus from Evvoia (Oktapodi sta karvouna)

  • JenJoLa  on  May 13, 2017

    Garbanzo bean [chickpea] fritters (Revithokeftedes) sound delicious.

  • bdmltm  on  May 13, 2017

    They all look amazing, but I'm particularly interested in soups and dessert.

  • Ingridemery  on  May 13, 2017

    The shaved beet salad looks delicious!

  • Jo2217  on  May 13, 2017

    The spicy feta dip sounds like a great canapé for guests!

  • Lruge  on  May 13, 2017

    Greek village salad

  • sharifah  on  May 13, 2017

    taramasalata

  • Globegal  on  May 13, 2017

    Tomato tart with whole roasted garlic cloves

  • Dmartin997  on  May 13, 2017

    Meat skewers from Asia Minor

  • Lafauvette  on  May 13, 2017

    Baklava!

  • sequoia55  on  May 14, 2017

    shaved beet salad

  • Meginn2003  on  May 14, 2017

    Sun dried tomatoes

  • elizam  on  May 14, 2017

    anthos chocolate mousse because tahini ftw

  • barbs86uk  on  May 15, 2017

    Drunken pork!

  • helskitchenvt  on  May 15, 2017

    Puff pastry dough! A Greek baker friend of mine taught me phyllo dough from scratch, so now it's time for (hopefully easier) puff pastry.

  • Cattyb  on  May 15, 2017

    Eggplant and rice compared – this is the year I want to conquer compared of all sorts!

  • NikkiPixie  on  May 15, 2017

    Lamb magiritsa (Magiritsa horis entosthia)

  • leorabakes  on  May 15, 2017

    eggplant rolls with cheese

  • tarae1204  on  May 15, 2017

    So hard to choose. Lamb and orzo bake sounds like something I'd make often!

  • linmin  on  May 16, 2017

    Christmas Honey dipped Cookies – Melomakarona

  • RoseMGenuine  on  May 16, 2017

    Fried eggplants and zucchini. Two of my favorite vegetables.

  • mph993  on  May 16, 2017

    Braised Lamb Shanks

  • Katiefayhutson  on  May 17, 2017

    Omelet with fava beans and sausage from Cyprus

  • Maefleur  on  May 19, 2017

    Spicy shellfish giouvetsi

  • ChefYvonne  on  May 20, 2017

    I love that there are many vegan, vegetarian recipes to choose from.

  • Lyndaherman  on  May 20, 2017

    The shrimp and eggplant rolls

  • lpatterson412  on  May 21, 2017

    The yellow village bread sound like an interesting and good recipe!

  • kitchenfrolic  on  May 22, 2017

    Kataifi pastry and cheese rolls definitely sounds like something I would enjoy!

  • craigmitch  on  May 24, 2017

    Yogurt and mastic-braised neck of lamb with olive oil pomme puree

  • Leah50  on  May 25, 2017

    Zucchini fritters, fabulous.

  • Kelos  on  May 25, 2017

    I love Greek food, and I would love to make Stuffed vegetables (Lahanika gemista) as it's one of my favourites ๐Ÿ™‚

  • emilydoyle  on  May 25, 2017

    The Tomato and Garlic Tart!

  • Agaillard  on  May 25, 2017

    I am kind of curious about the fried mussels, so would probably try that just to see what I come up with. The stuffed omelette with garlic crust is the one that makes my mouth water though!

  • BethanyMeira  on  May 25, 2017

    Cretan rusk salad

  • lkf7  on  May 25, 2017

    Drunken pork (Bekri meze) this sounds delicious!

  • MrsKK1962  on  May 25, 2017

    Phyllo dough – I've always wanted to know how to make my own.

  • lindaeatsherbooks  on  May 25, 2017

    I would like to make the Braised pork with leeks from Macedonia (Tigania me hirino ke prasa).

  • CC.cooks  on  May 25, 2017

    The tahini sauce recipient would be my first pick. It so much to choose from

  • zorra  on  May 25, 2017

    Bought this book for my sister last year, but she hasn't made the Custard Pastry for me yet, so I guess I'll have to try it myself. I believe it must be the one the Greek church festivals call "Galaktoboureko"

  • mfl  on  May 26, 2017

    marzipan. definitely.

  • Agent9t9  on  May 26, 2017

    Zucchini fritters

  • PennyG  on  May 26, 2017

    I LOVE Greek food. Mussel Pilaf sounds different.

  • juazella  on  May 26, 2017

    Baked mixed meat bundles (Gardoubakia)

  • juliafj  on  May 27, 2017

    Marzipan!

  • Racheal  on  May 27, 2017

    Shellfish in Phyllo Parcels

  • Akarbowiak  on  May 28, 2017

    Drunken pork

  • HomespunHouse  on  May 28, 2017

    Fried Olive bread sounds interesting

  • IvyRose  on  May 29, 2017

    Tomato fritters from Santorini, a great way to use up all the tomatoes from the Summer glut.

  • Microem1  on  May 29, 2017

    The chicken casserole with orzo xxx

  • RSW  on  May 30, 2017

    phyllo dough

  • Scotsman61  on  May 30, 2017

    Lamb Magiritsa

  • rchesser  on  June 2, 2017

    Phyllo dough, I am aching to try my hand and patience at making it!

  • TrishaCP  on  June 6, 2017

    So many choices. But probably the grilled stuffed squid.

  • Trace21  on  June 6, 2017

    Chicken Casserole with Orzo ๐Ÿ™‚ x

  • TRACY007  on  June 7, 2017

    Fried cheese balls sounds delicious. Everyone in our house loves cheese, so this would be something different to try.

  • cake17uk  on  June 7, 2017

    Peppers stuffed with feta (Piperies gemistes me feta) – sounds delicious!

  • fionajk42  on  June 7, 2017

    Lots of the recipes sound interesting but I'd probably start with one of the salads, maybe beet salad with garlic and yoghurt dressing

  • CosmicKaye  on  June 7, 2017

    Balinese chicken curry

  • FrenchCreekBaker  on  June 7, 2017

    Easter bread with chocolate and almonds (Tsoureki me sokolata ke amigdala)

  • mwaters  on  June 8, 2017

    Baked cheese triangles (Tiropitakia)

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