Greek Out : Sunny Vibes, High-Energy Mediterranean Flavor

Loud, proud, and unapologetically Greek! In her debut cookbook, food content creator Maria Koutsogiannis (@foodbymaria) brings her signature fresh, unfussy, high-energy Mediterranean cooking to home kitchens.Her sun-streaked celebration of cooking and family is brought to life through 120 boldly delicious dishes rooted in the nourishing traditions that have sustained generations.Drawing inspiration from the healthy, fresh staples of her Greek family s kitchen, Koutsogiannis shows how simple ingredients like olive oil, feta, lemon, oregano, honey, tzatziki, and phyllo can create meals that are deeply comforting, exuberantly delicious, and brimming with heart.From classics like Chicken Souvlaki Kebabs, Spanikopita, Greek Meatballs with Whipped Feta, and Fasolakiato to creative favorites such as Beef Gyros ingeniously made in a loaf pan and a Baklava Ice Cream Cake (!) these recipes along with the stunning photography shot on location in Greece capture the essence of the Mediterranean and the very best of Greek life.Practical meal-prep tips, mix-and-match strategies, and spreads worthy of a celebration make it easy to cook generously, gather often, and do more with less.Written with Koutsogiannis s down-to-earth voice and practical yiayia wisdom, these dishes are so cozy and true to tradition that your family and friends may start wondering whether you ve got a Greek grandmother helping out in the kitchen.