Salt of the Earth Cookbook - Secrets and Stories from a Greek Kitchen

A beautiful, enticing Greek cookbook rooted in tradition and love for the land, its history and ingredients. Evoking a strong sense of place, this vibrant cookbook shines a spotlight on local produce and traditional techniques. Carolina Doriti reveals the defining characteristics of Greek food, set against the irresistible backdrop of the mainland and islands. Through these pages explore Mediterranean dishes and flavour combinations in depth, and immerse yourself in Greek cuisine.

Discover simple, fresh, and flavoursome recipes for everything from the traditional ‘Kakavia‘ Fisherman’s soup, precious parcels of Beef Dolmades and ‘Melopita’ Baked Honey Cheesecake to modern favourites such as Baked Feta in Phyllo, Roasted Beetroot with Pistachio ‘Skordalia‘ Dip or Stuffed Calamari with Artichokes.

Salt of the Earth cookbook by Carolia Doriti is divided into chapters that typify this delicious cuisine: Olive, Grain, Hive, Seed and Vine. Through these pages, explore Mediterranean dishes and flavour combinations in depth, and immerse yourself in Greek food. Salt of the Earth is the ultimate celebration of the food and flavours of Greece from one of its most forward-thinking and historically knowledgeable cooks.

"Carolina Doriti stirs an obviously deep knowledge of the Greek landscape into every dish she lovingly and generously prepares. To have captured the traditional soul of the Greek table and to give it a breath of fresh air is a beautiful thing." – Diane Kochilas, author and presenter of My Greek Table

"A sun-kissed, glorious book you’ll want to jump headfirst into – delectable and refreshing like a dip in the Mediterranean Sea." – Itamar Srulovich, Honey & Co

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carolina Doriti was born in Athens where she grew up in a family with a long culinary tradition. She has worked as a chef, recipe developer, restaurant consultant and food journalist, and is the culinary producer of the USA TV series My Greek Table presented by Diane Kochilas. She has appeared on various cooking shows on Greek and Spanish TV and gives cooking classes and workshops in Athens. Carolina is also the Athens bureau chief for Culinary Backstreets, a company that runs gastronomy tours around the world. Salt of the Earth is her first cookbook.