{"product_id":"cypriana-vibrant-recipes-inspired-by-the-food-of-greece-cyprus-9781788796019","title":"Cypriana: Vibrant Recipes Inspired by the Food of Greece \u0026 Cyprus","description":"\u003cb\u003eA collection of over 80 recipes from popular TV personality and UK MasterChef alumni Theo Michaels; paying homage to his heritage through inspired by the flavors of Greece and Cyprus.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTheo's delicious recipes evoke a sense of connection to nature, seasonality, abundance, and sociable eating. Fresh ingredients sing from the plate, from juicy watermelon and glossy kalamata olives, to fragrant oregano-roasted lamb and delicate vine-leaf-baked branzino. Meze features mouth-watering small plates for sharing from creamy whipped dips to meatballs. The sea is woven into Greek culture and seafood is a staple; enjoy the freshest fish and shellfish cooked simply and served with a squeeze of lemon juice. Meat is a huge part of the Greek diet--rabbit, goat, chicken, and lamb are the mainstay, with pork enjoyed at Easter celebrations. Cooking over charcoal is part of daily life. The Cypriots use a large rotisserie famous for its \u003ci\u003esouvla\u003c\/i\u003e (long skewer), while mainland Greece make souvlaki and both charcoal grilled and oven-roasted dishes are included here. Greek yogurt, along with artisan cheeses (feta, halloumi etc.) can be eaten hot (\u003ci\u003esaganaki\u003c\/i\u003e) or shaved into vibrant salads and the traditions of 'horta' means there are plenty of vegetable dishes to enjoy. Finally, Greek desserts are often just a sweet note to savor with a bitter black coffee or come sundown you may prefer a Greek-inspired cocktail such as an Ouzo Sour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheo A. Michaels was born in London to a large Greek Cypriot family. After competing in BBC TV's MasterChef in 2014, Theo left the corporate world to earn a living in food. He gained an appreciative 23K+ Instagram following when he and his children took to YouTube with live cookery demos during lockdown. He is a resident chef on Channel 4's BAFTA-nominated daytime TV show Steph's Packed Lunch and the founder of FiveDinners.com. He lives in Hertfordshire, UK with his wife and three kids.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ryland Peters \u0026 Small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697699131666,"sku":"9781788796019","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_968f4728-8397-4724-9f99-6034415510d5.jpg?v=1734306987","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cypriana-vibrant-recipes-inspired-by-the-food-of-greece-cyprus-9781788796019","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}