A Greekalicious Feast by Maria Benardis

In this Ebook of 60 plus recipes passed between the generations, you will find some classics such as melitzanosalata (eggplant dip), deep fried calamari, bougatsa, rice pudding, traditional slow cooked Greek lamb, lahanodolmades (cabbage rolls with avgolemono), moussaka, biftekia (Greek Burgers) and keftedes (Greek meatballs), regional dishes from around Greece and some modern adaptations of traditional dishes – chocolate loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) and kangaroo with trahana and honey caramalised onions. Alongside are detailed notes on each recipe sharing stories, mythology and historical context of the dish or ingredient. Also featured are the healing benefits noted by Hippocrates and other Ancient Greek philosophers. The stories will connect you and take you on a journey of discovery and revelations - a Grecian Gastronomical Journey. Written with passion and photographed, “My Greekalicious Feast” follows the release of Maria’s published book “My Greek Family Table” (Penguin) which won the GOURMAND world cookbook awards 2009 - Best Mediterranean cuisine book in Australia. Maria has also released a book titled “Cooking & Eating Wisdom for Better Health” - Ancient Greek Wisdoms for Cooking, Eating and Living Better”.) All dishes are cooked with Love and Harmony.