Tradition! Recipes, Tales, and More from My Greek American Life

In this Greek food cookbook Pam shares her personal collection of traditional home-cooked Greek and American recipes; heartwarming memories; and an array of beautiful photos that together define her lifelong adventure with food. Throughout she pays tribute to her mother the one who inspired her passion and appreciation for what she values most: Greek culture food friends and family. Ninety-five easy recipes record this journey from Appetizers Soups Salads and Breads to Fish and Poultry Meat and Sweets with an emphasis on simple healthy vegetarian recipes. Delight in Greek dishes like tender succulent Lamb and Vegetable Stew braised in garlic onion and white wine; the creamy lusciousness of Custard with Phyllo and Syrup; or the savory goodness of Baked Lima Bean and Tomato casserole cooked with olive oil tomatoes and parsley. Additionally be enticed by some American classics such as the sweet aroma of warm Cinnamon Coffee Cake; the tomatoey meaty pleasure of Pams special Chili; or the piquant citrusy flavor of Crazy Lemon Cake. Accompanied by a food memoir in the introduction of many of the recipes Tradition! promises to inspire and entertain. Also included are these sections: The Be-Attitudes of Cooking where the real secrets behind every successful dish are revealed; Being At-Ease with Phyllo Dough and; A Walk Through the Year: Your Seasonal Produce Guide. Sprinkled with beautiful photos from her travels to Greece Tradition! is more than a cookbook. Its an exploration into a Greek American life.