Mediterranean cuisine is known for its delicious flavors and wide-ranging health benefits. The Greek diet, with its abundance of fresh vegetables, fish, grains, legumes, fruit and small amounts of chicken, lamb and veal, may be the most nutritious of all.In this award-winning cookbook, Athenian journalist Aglaia Kremezi transports readers to her homeland, sharing her personal selection of 135 regional dishes made from easily accessible ingredients. Featuring stunning food and location photography by Martin Brigdale, this book will change the way you think about food. Kremezi's delightful writing includes history, mythology, religion and folklore, providing a fascinating look at this unique and advantageous diet. With recipes ranging from artichoke, carrot and fava bean stew to mackerel wrapped in vine leaves, The Foods of Greece is an essential for every home cook looking for nutritious, savory meals.