This isn’t a recently published cookbook, but we have three new copies, signed by chef/author Michael Psilakis, and we want to share the cookbook joy. So we’re giving the signed copies to three lucky Cooks&Books&Recipes readers. Why do you want this cookbook on “new Greek classic cooking”? Here’s what Publishers Weekly had to say:
Psilakis, highly acclaimed chef and owner of New York City’s Kefi and Anthos, honors Greek cuisine in this nostalgic and charming book. More than a collection of recipes, this book is a celebration of Greek culture and its extraordinary effect on the author. Each section begins with a personal story demonstrating how his love of food was ingrained in him. The recipes that follow are organized by the foods tied to the experiences he describes. My Father’s Garden pays homage to the family garden and includes a tantalizing recipe for sweet and sour eggplant and onion stew. Open Water includes grilled swordfish with tomato-braised cauliflower, and Kefi—A Time to Dance offers fried pork and beef meatballs and a variety of spreads including chickpea with roasted pepper and feta. Psilakis recounts a moving story about raising a young lamb and kid, resulting in recipes for both roasted leg of lamb and braised goat. The author includes a helpful list of ingredients for those less familiar with Greek cuisine and offers optional shortcuts, such as using high-quality prepared ingredients to aid those pressed for time. Complete with full color photographs of many dishes and numerous black and white family photos, the work enables readers to embrace not only Greek cuisine but its culture as well.
For a “taste” of the cookbook, you can check out the recipe for Lamb Burgers (Bifteki Arniou) over on Serious Eats.
We tried these in “slider size.” The burgers are a mix of ground lamb and pork, seasoned with a spicy blend of Greek seasonings. I admit, though, that my favorite part of the burger was the Htipiti (roasted red pepper and feta) spread on the bun.
Photo: Southwest Wine Guide
Next-to-try recipes: Grilled Watermelon & Grilled Manouri; Lamb Shanks with Orzo; Stuffed Baby Eggplants
Giveaway Notes: There are six ways to enter the giveaway, but it’s not necessary to do all six entries. Choose whichever one(s) you like, and you’ll be entered in the giveaway. The winner, to be randomly selected and notified by e-mail, must claim the cookbook within one week. Giveaway ends at midnight (EST) on Wednesday, May 1.
Thank you so much for this giveaway! I have not tried many Greek recipes, and I would like the new experience.
I haven’t cooked lamb very much but I’m eager to try out some new recipes and it sounds like there are some good ones in this cookbook.
Thanks for the giveaway! I haven’t cooked much Greek food before, but I’m eager to learn — my local restaurant is making way too much money off me!
Brilliant giveaway! Greek food has been like mother’s milk to me for so many years now. God, I’m getting hungry just thinking about those lamb burgers. Thanks very much!!
Nothing is better than roasted lamb! Thanks for the giveaway.
Great giveaway! I’d love to feature it on my blog if you’re interested: http://www.wifemotherteacher.com/2013/04/thursday-giveaway-linkup-41813.html
I think my brother would love this book.
We live in a town with no Greek restaurants at all, so I would love to win this!
I would love to own this cookbook for my collection. I love Greek food.
I love Greek food but haven’t tried cooking any of the recipes myself.
I haven’t had lamb since I was a child and I don’t think my mother made it very well I am tempted to buy it often at the store but don’t know how to make it this would be perfect for me!
I would love to add this book to my collection.
I love gyros and greek salads I would love to try other recipes thank you for the giveaway
I have only had greek foods in restaurants and I love it, but I’ve never made any greek recipes at home.
I make a couple of Greek dishes, and appreciate this chance to win a cookbook full of authentic Greek recipes. Thank you!
would love to try their wonderful recipes
Hope I win! I *love* greek food, but the only place around my town that has it leaves much to be desired. Guess I’ll just make some myself!
I have only been able to cook a few Greek dishes and I would love to cook more. This cook book would be perfect.
I LOVE Greek food, and have been wanting to get a look at this book, so I would LOVE to win a copy!
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I love greek food but I don’t always cook it the best. I think this would help.
What a great giveaway thank you
I’m excited to try some new recipes!
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Great cookbook. Thanks for the chance!
Definitely a cook book that I would love to give my daughter as a wedding present. She is very proud of her Greek heritage.
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Hubby and me LOVE Greek food/ cooking – we could eat lamb, eggplant, Feta, spinach, tomatoes, olives, fish, olive oil, yogurt, honey, lemons… and while we are better at eating than cooking – we’ve gotten pretty good!
Still there is much to learn – and we are HUNGRY for fresh ideas! This book is stirring my appetite just looking at it!
This would be nice to have to put a little difference in our dinners!
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I would love to have this cookbook! The pictures make my mouth water.
What a great giveaway!
Oh my goodness I love Greek food!! There is a restaurant close to my house called the Aegean, it is fantastic!! I would love this cook book.
i would love to win this for my husband for upcoming father’s day gift. He is a cook and loves all cookbooks. He deff does not have this one so I hope I win!
My son loves lamb but I don’t cook it very often. I could use some new recipes and I love cookbooks.
I would love to try out making Greek recipes for my family!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I haven’t went out on purpose and had “Greek” food. or lamb. That would be fun to do.
This is an amazing giveaway!! I absolutely love Chef Michael and would love to win this cookbook of his. Thank you so much for the chance!
I love greek food
I love cookbooks and my husband loves Greek food. Great combo!
I love lamb and we are always looking to try great new recipes! Thanks for the chance to win :)
The lamb burgers sound great- I have used a combo of lamb and beef and made greek 7 layer dip before. Very good! Meat, hummus, tzatsziki, tomato, onion, cucumber, feta, and homemade pita chips with greek seasoning for dipping.
love greek food
This would make a wonderful addition to my Cookbook Collection!
I love greek food and knowing how to cook it would be awesome
I love to read cookbooks
This sounds like a great book!
Would love to try these recipes