
Smashing Plates by Maria Elia
Greek Cuisine
Smashing Plates by Maria Elia reimagines Greek cuisine for the modern kitchen. While Greek food has one of the world’s oldest culinary histories, the first known cookbook was written in 320 BC by the poet Archestratos. Maria Elia brings those traditional flavours into the 21st century with her bold, creative style.
Written after a summer spent cooking and experimenting at her father’s tavern in the Troodos mountains of Cyprus, this 208-page hardback (2013) features 120 inventive recipes that transform Greek classics into something fresh, surprising, and irresistible.
From vegetarian delights such as Carrot Keftedes and Tomato & Runner Bean Baklava, to dishes like Marinated Lamb with Feta Curd or Courgette-coated Calamari, and desserts including Watermelon Mahalepi and Greek Yoghurt & Apple Cake, Elia shows that Greek food is about far more than tradition, it’s about creativity, flavour, and adventure.
Content Highlights:
- Hardback edition, 208 pages, published 2013.
- Written in English.
- Features 120 modern Greek recipes.
- Recipes inspired by summers in Cyprus.
- Includes vegetarian dishes, seafood, meat, and desserts.
- A bold and innovative approach to Greek cooking.