Do you want to expand your Hellenic cooking skills beyond Greek salad? Fancy putting a modern spin on traditional Greek food? Want to plan a fancy, Greek-style dinner party? Or maybe you want to impress your friends with some hearty, made-from-scratch deliciousness? Yes? Then, you've come to the right place. Greek cuisine falls under what we know as the Mediterranean diet, supposedly one of the healthiest in the world. You could probably eat like this every day if you wanted to. Here's a little taste... Tuck into some Greek-style bagels, Koulouri Thessaloniki, with a splash of olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and feta with coffee for breakfast. Don't want to knead the dough and wait for around for it to rise? Instead, make yourself some crispy, golden Alevropita, a simple, quick Greek flatbread studded with feta and other toppings. Nibble on a piece of pasteli a bit later if you fancy something sweet. Come lunchtime, tuck into a beef gyro with tzatziki, cucumber, and tomatoes. Or, skip the bready stuff and make yourself a refreshing Greek lentil salad instead. 3 pm calls for something sweet, don't you think? Kourabides, Greek almond cookies with a hint of orange, are the perfect partner for your coffee. Take your pick between two kinds of moussaka, a hearty Greek chicken soup, feta-stuffed meatballs, or spanakorizo for dinner. And of course, there is no question about dessert. So again, you'll find a great selection in this book. It is probably not strictly part of the Mediterranean diet, but hey, once in a while, it can't hurt that much, can it? Enjoy experimenting with some of the more traditional, time-intensive recipes to challenge yourself, or make one of the quicker recipes that still hit the spot. Mix and match these recipes, many of which you can prep in advance, and create an all-new weekday menu for the family. Simple and delicious. Stock up on your oregano and olive oil; this is going to be a delightful foray into the Med.