{"product_id":"my-big-fat-greek-cookbook-classic-mediterranean-soul-food-recipes-hardcover","title":"My Big Fat Greek Cookbook: Classic Mediterranean Soul Food Recipes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristos Sourligas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEvdokia Antginas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAngelo Tsarouchas\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2020 finalist for the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e65 Deliciously Authentic Recipes Straight from Mama's Kitchen\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Big Fat Greek Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, contemporary overview of Greek food, recipes, and family culture as documented by the son of a Greek immigrant as his mother neared the end of her life. \"This Greek eating tragedy has a beginning (appetizer), a middle (main course), and an end (dessert),\" Christos shared. \"As my Mama is in her final act, it's fitting that a quarter of her recipes are desserts. Bon appétit! Kali Orexi! (Insert the sound of breaking plates here . . .)\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is more than just a list of ingredients or series of steps, of course. It's filled with simple recipes, gorgeous photographs, traditional meals, memories, and tidbits of information that draw family and friends to Greek tables time and again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It has everything from iconic egg-lemon sauce to rich soups, sweet pies, and traditional delicacies like rabbit stew and octopus with pasta, accompanied by tales of Greek history and insight into cultural nuances. Recipes include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeatballs (keftedes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLentils (fatkes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuffed vegetables (gemistra)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinach pie (spanakopita)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTzatziki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpaghetti with cheese (makaronia me tyri)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb (arni sto fourno)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoussaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple cake (milopita)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide pudding (rizogalo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With stunning photographs throughout and 65 deliciously authentic recipes, this book is a peek into a Greek family that has achieved what so many of us yearn for: a fuller, more meaningful, and joyful life, lived simply and nourished on real, delicious Greek meals that you can access anywhere with this cookbook on hand.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristos Sourligas\u003c\/b\u003e is a multiple award-winning film and television writer, director and producer. A storyteller at heart, Christos takes pleasure in entertaining with food, drink and talk. He travels extensively for work and pleasure, often returning with hilarious stories, and of course, several recipes to share. He can also be seen whooping it up on social media. Christos currently resides in Montreal, Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvdokia Antginas\u003c\/b\u003e was the proud mom of Christos Sourligas. Evdokia was born in the mountainous region of Arcadia, Greece known for its unspoiled wilderness and idyllic way of life. Having survived through World War II and the devastating Greek Civil War, she always kept her head high while toiling away on factory farms. Having immigrated to Canada in the mid-1960s, she was married for more than fifty years and had four incredible children and four equally-awesome grandchildren. Evdokia felt best at home cooking up Greek and international delights for family and friends alike. She passed away in 2020.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771805434144,"sku":"9781510749849","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1cdc04088e299086dfcef33cfa8c0abb.webp?v=1780393991","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-big-fat-greek-cookbook-classic-mediterranean-soul-food-recipes-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}