Yassou! unlocks the secrets of Greek cuisine, featuring eighty home-cooking recipes that highlight the delicious tastes and superfood ingredients of the Mediterranean diet. Author Shaily Lipa draws inspiration from her grandmother's traditional Greek dishes, leading home cooks with her popular Israeli TV shows and cookbooks. In Yassou!, Lipa presents modern takes on classic recipes such as spanakopita, souvlaki, and baklava, emphasizing the principles of Greek cooking: simplicity, freshness, and maximizing every ingredient.

Yassou!, a common Greek greeting, introduces readers to the heart of the Mediterranean table: mezze. These small, flavor-forward dishes embody the communal spirit of Greek dining. Recipes for tzatziki (cucumber and yogurt dip), dakos (Greek bruschetta), and horiatiki salata (Greek salad) will become staples in every kitchen.

The Greeks have long embraced seasonal produce, whole grains, and fresh fish, meat, and cheese. Lipa's collection includes easy recipes for stuffed eggplant, phyllo pie with winter greens and melting cheese, leek patties fried in olive oil, salt-crusted fish baked whole, and quince baked in red wine. Engaging photo-lined essays enhance the reading experience by sharing tales from the Greek islands, such as how a golden apple—or was it a quince?—sparked the Trojan war and the significance of roasted lamb for Orthodox Easter celebrations.

Pages: 272, Year of Publication: 0311, Dimensions: 20.4x20.4cm