The Complete Book of Greek Cooking - Paperback

Compiled by the Recipe Club of St Paul's Church and first published in 1991, this 352 page paperback gathers more than 200 traditional Greek recipes spanning appetizers, mains, and desserts. Alongside the recipes, it includes notes on the ingredients behind Greek cooking, so you understand the pantry as well as the dishes.

Key Features

• Compiled by: Recipe Club of St Paul's Church
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 352
• Recipes: More than 200 traditional Greek recipes
• Range: Appetizers, mains, and desserts, plus notes on Greek cooking ingredients
• First published: June 5, 1991

The recipe list includes staples like moussaka, souvlaki, baklava, and tzatziki, and the instructions are written to be detailed and easy to follow for cooks of any level, not just those already comfortable with Greek technique. It also makes a fitting gift for Greek Orthodox occasions. See our Greece recipes for the same dishes this book teaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many recipes are in this book?
It includes more than 200 traditional Greek recipes across appetizers, mains, and desserts, plus notes on the ingredients behind Greek cooking. That range makes it a full reference for Greek cuisine rather than a narrow selection of a few well-known dishes.

Is it good for beginners?
Yes. The instructions are written to be detailed and easy to follow for cooks of any level, not only those already experienced with Greek cuisine. The 352 page format leaves room for that level of detail across all 200-plus recipes.

What recipes does it include?
Featured dishes include moussaka, souvlaki, baklava, and tzatziki, among the more than 200 recipes spanning appetizers through dessert. The book also includes notes on the ingredients behind Greek cooking, not just the finished recipes, making it useful as a reference on Greek cuisine too.