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Novel, delicious and accessible recipes that'll transport you to Greece

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2024

Oh my word Georgina Hayden, you've only gone an' bleedin' done it again! A corker of a book! Waited on tenterhooks on release day for it to drop on the doorstep and was glued to it for a couple of hours.

The recipes are really unique, based on Georgie's practical interpretation of Greek recipes and taste combinations. The ingredient lists aren't too long and the ingredients are readily accessible too. The cover and photography are stunning. And the beautiful dress on page 229 - Georgie you most definitely are apricot and orange blossom! The complete package.

Here's an idea of the contents so you get a feel for the amazing recipes:

A good start - sweet and savoury ideas for brekkie. This weekend I'm making bobota (cheesy chilli cornbread) and charred pepper with olive strapatsada (tomatoey scrambled egg with pepper and olives). I'm also looking forward to the homemade yoghurt flatbreads and gala trin (think of a gently spiced rice pudding with tagliatelle instead of rice). The village sausages/beans/peppers on toast and pralina bougatsa (chocolate hazelnut custard filo pie) look delicious and I really fancy making the grilled watermelon breakfast salad in this beautiful weather.

Small dishes and snacks - standouts for me are the battered gigantes with a cold beer, filo-wrapped feta, whole grilled halloumi with apricots (having this for lunch tomorrow in the sun) and artichoke houmous. How about some spiced honey calamari, fried sesame cheese bites or herby skordalia garlic dip?

Everyday heroes - some great week night meals here, I've made 5 of these: Skordostoumbi pasta (roast some cubed aubergine, cherry tomatoes, garlic and feta together then mix through pasta), Spanakrisotto (a hidden chapter with 3 everyday versions of spanokopita), village pasta with chicken and lemon, classic biftekia and chips and the amazing, rich and delicious one-pan pastitsio. All of these recipes were so easy and made with accessible ingredients. I've got my eye on the sole bourdeto with new potatoes, tuna/egg/caper salad and halloumi fried chicken. I love feta but am definitely team halloumi!

Things on sticks - kebabs and kofta on sticks with obligatory crispy garlic oven chips and chopped kebab salad to go with them

Vegetables - looking forward to making Hasselback stuffed aubergines, green gigantes, tserepa (roast chicken with potatoes and peppers), pulled chicken gyro with all the trimmings, triple-fennel pork belly with a smiley Pete and youvetsi (meat and orzo pasta)

Salads, sides and vegetables - classic watermelon/feta/cucumber, lemon/oregano/feta potatoes, mum's sliced potatoes, fried and pickled peppers, corn with thyme and burnt butter and simple pilafi to name but a few

Sweet tooth - can't wait to try the chocolate party cake Sokolatopita, Greek coffee-walnut layer cake, olive oil ice cream slice along with the apricot and honey sorbet. The rizogallo is delicious (chilled rice pudding with cinnamon and rosewater) and please try the baklava cheesecake, a salty-sweet-crispy-smooth-nutty delight, it's incredible. There is also a hidden chapter on baklavaesque desserts and some soft drinks. And everyone is talking about the feta, cherry and white chocolate cookies!

Sorry this review is a bit long but hope it gives you a taste of what is yet to come.

My sons love this food, too - eyes roll back into the head, rapturous look kind of reactions. Thank you Georgie, can't wait to make these dishes for the rest of my friends and family. "Good food and good times with my favourite people" is my main goal too.

Yes, the recipes don't slavishly follow tradition but, if you don't like that, take it up with the ancestors - so says Mrs Hayden!! You have to get this book or persuade someone to buy it for you.

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Amazing food options

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2024

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Georgina's 'Greekish' is a delightful journey through Greek culture and cuisine, blending tradition with modern flair. Her vivid storytelling and mouthwatering recipes make this book a must-have for anyone craving a taste of the Mediterranean. A delicious ode to Greek culinary heritage!

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Winnie

Fresh, exciting and doable for all

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2024

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New takes on old recipes, simplifying techniques and allround deliciousness! Bought as presents as well.

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Carol Mathis

Fantastic!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2024

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psari plaki (baked fish) was my first foray into Greekish and it was fantastic! If every recipe is as good as this (and as easy), this is my best cookbook investment in a long time. In all fairness, every single recipe looks wonderful.

I live in Portugal and ingredients can sometimes be a challenge, but everything in this book is available. The flavors are bold and interesting. Highly recommended.

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Irene

Amazing Recipes!! Amazing Book!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2024

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Georgina Hayden's 'Greekish' cookbook is an absolute gem! The recipes blend traditional Greek Cypriot flavors with a modern twist, resulting in dishes that are both comforting and innovative. Each page is filled with mouthwatering recipes that have inspired my cooking journey. From classic favorites to inventive creations, the flavors are simply delicious. I can't recommend this book enough for anyone looking to explore the richness of Greek cuisine with a contemporary flair. It's a must-have for any kitchen!

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SMN

Bravo!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 April 2024

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What can I say - this is Georgina’s best book, and considering how amazing the others are - that’s saying something! We are very big fans of hers so we preordered this book for everyone in our family to have it as soon as it comes out. After seeing her on TV showing some of her recipes from the book, we couldn’t wait to get cooking. I don’t know where to start! The book is visually stunning!! The recipes are DELICIOUS, they’re just genius!!! I love Greek food, and these recipes are a fabulous twist on some classics but you’ll also find some completely new ideas using familiar flavours. The other brilliant thing is there’s something for everyone and these are absolute crowd pleasers. Cook for the family… for a dinner party… a romantic dinner… everyone will love it!!! You also don’t need to be an avid chef to cook these meals - my wife mocks that I’m just an assembler of food, but she’s been impressed with what I’ve created from this must have book. I honestly couldn’t recommend it or praise it highly enough.

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Stephen Hughes

Great book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 May 2024

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The book is great and recipes are easy to follow and very tasty. If you like Greek food you will like this book.

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Derek

Great Greek food

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2024

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Great easy to follow recipes, the Greek yogurt flat bread is delicious

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lots of easy delicious recipes - i'm becoming more greekish by the day!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2024

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This is a really lovely cookbook - Georgina has a brilliant ability of writing delicious recipes which are unfussy and consistently great. The book itself is stunning with beautiful photography. I like that gluten free, veggie, vegan and dairy free dishes are clearly highlighted which really helps.

So far i've done the one-pot chicken thighs and one-pot pastitsio and they were both spectacular. The pastitsio is a really clever idea. The kids loved the corn on the cob with thyme and burnt butter and the sokolatopita (chocolate party cake), of course! I'm planning on cooking the Baklava cheesecake this weekend which looks outrageous(!) - I was sold after seeing it on Sunday Brunch last weekend and Simon Rimmer's reaction.

Well deserving of 5 stars. Highly recommend

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Fresh & Modern Greek Cooking

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2024

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Georgina's books just keep getting better and better! Greekish is BRILLIANT! Really inciting ad accessible recipes. A creative take on Greek Cypriot cuisine you won't find anywhere else. The recipes are easy to follow, well explained - everything I've made so far has come out beautifully. Slowly making my way through every chapter. Everything in there is food you want to eat and food you can make, even in an everyday kitchen.

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