The Parthenon Cookbook: Great Mediterranean Recipes from the Heart of Chicago's Greektown

by Camille Stagg

This collection of terrific Greek recipes, from old favorites to unique house specialties, is also a tribute to the oldest restaurant in Chicago's fabled Greektown, a landmark innovator of legendary dishes like saganaki and the first gyros in Chicago. Filled with colorful history and lush photographs, the book features 40 of the restaurant’s most popular recipes from all courses, appetizers to desserts. They include Feta a la Soto, Marathon Salad with Shrimp, Moussaka, Sokolatina, and more. In addition, Greek wine pairings are included as well as full Greek dinner menus with tips for entertaining.

Genres: Cooking, Cookbooks, Reference

120 pages, Hardcover

First published July 28, 2008

Reviews

[Walter · Rating 4 out of 5]

You know what they say: gyro today, gone tomorrow.

Fun times, and great food from these recipes, just pass the Ouzo!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good history of the restaurant. Loved the recipes and suggestions.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some great recipes however the ebook is missing a section....sadly, the recipe I wanted would have been in that section. :-(

[Riegs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly easy recipes.