Greeks have a passion for living. That passion has given rise to timeless works of sculpture, architecture, and literature - as well as to a unique Meditrranean cuisine. The art of Greek cooking offers an abundance of aromas, colors, and flavors based upon a purity and simplicity that have remained practically unchanged throughout the centuries. Secrets of Fat - Free Greek Cooking not only reveals how to cook authentic Greek dishes, it also tells you how to maximize their nutritional benefits.
In Secrets of Fat - Free Greek Cooking, Elaine Gavalas shares the generations - old Greek dishes that she watched her mother and grandmother prepare from the time she was a child. For her recipes, she has carefully selected vegetarian, fish, and meat dished that are naturally low in fat or fat - free. In some cases, she has modified an original recipe to lower its fat content while retaining its robust flavor. This wonderful collection includes such delicious Greek classics as Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dalmathakia), Spinach Phyllo Pie (Spanikopita), and Baked Eggplant Casserole (Moussaka), as well as lamb, chicken, and swordfish souvlakis. Choose from a wide variety of hearty soups and savory pilafs, as well as luscious desserts and sweet treats such as Apple Beggar's Purse (Milopittes), Lenten Honey Cake (Nistisimi Melitourta), and Greek Jellied Delight (Loukoumi).
Whether you are cooking for a holiday, a family get - together, or quiet evening at home reading The Odyssey, you'll find Secrets of Fat - Free Greek Cooking a treasure trove of timeless Greek classics and contemporary favorites. The gods would approve.
Paperback, color photos
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About the author
Elaine Gavalas received her master's degree and premedical certification from Columbia University in New York, where she is presently a doctoral candidate. After attending medical school, she became an exercise physiologist and alternative medicine specialist. In addition to writing a monthly column for Veggie Life Magazine, Elaine has written numerous articles that have appeared in such publications as Delicious! Magazine, Energy Times, Complete Woman, Greece Travel Magazine, The Hellenic Journal, and Woman's World.