Greek Easter Feast: Authentic Recipes for Pascha Joy Culinary Adventures Book

Savor the Joy of Pascha with Greek Easter Feast: Authentic Recipes for Pascha JoyExperience the magic of Greek Orthodox Easter—Pascha—like never before with Greek Easter Feast: Authentic Recipes for Pascha Joy by Joanna B. Makris. This ~250-page Kindle cookbook is your guide to a vibrant celebration, packed with 90 authentic Greek Easter recipes that bring the heart of Greece to your table. Whether you’re a home cook, a Mediterranean food enthusiast, or a holiday lover, Joanna’s heartfelt stories and time-honored dishes will make your Pascha unforgettable.Born to Cretan immigrants and raised in Astoria, New York, Joanna weaves her heritage into every page. Picture her at twelve, cracking red eggs after the midnight Resurrection service, or at fifteen, feasting on lamb under Crete’s olive trees—these memories infuse each recipe with love and tradition. Across six chapters, the book follows Pascha’s sacred timeline, ensuring you’re ready for every moment. Chapter 1: Lenten Beginnings offers 15 vegan recipes, like creamy fakes (lentil soup) and zesty horta vrasta, perfect for the 40-day fast. Chapter 2: Holy Week Prep brings 20 staples, including fragrant tsoureki bread and crisp koulourakia, to bake with family. Chapter 3: Midnight Feast features 15 post-Resurrection dishes, from soulful magiritsa to red eggs for tsougrisma, the beloved egg-cracking game.The celebration peaks with Chapter 4: Easter Sunday, showcasing 20 hearty recipes like succulent arni sto fournou (oven-roasted lamb), flaky spanakopita, and refreshing horiatiki salad, ideal for the grand feast. Chapter 5: Island Gems explores 15 regional specialties, such as Crete’s kalitsounia pastries and Santorini’s tomatokeftedes, celebrating Greece’s diverse flavors. Finally, Chapter 6: Pascha Sweets indulges with 8 desserts, from creamy galaktoboureko to honey-dipped melomakarona, ensuring a sweet finale.What makes this Pascha cookbook shine is its blend of authenticity and accessibility. Joanna’s tips—like tempering avgolemono or sourcing mahlepi—make Greek cooking approachable for all. Vegan options, like Chapter 1’s fava dip, cater to diverse diets, while nutritional facts and non-alcoholic drink pairings (e.g., mint tea with baklava) add practicality. Each recipe includes a unique Greece fact, tying dishes to their roots—like Santorini’s volcanic soil enhancing tomatokeftedes in Chapter 5.Beyond recipes, bonus sections elevate your feast. Learn to dye red eggs and play tsougrisma with Pascha Essentials, explore Holy Week traditions in Greek Easter Traditions, and get hosting tips—from playlists to table settings—in Hosting Pascha. A Glossary & Resources section decodes terms and guides you to Greek ingredients, making this book a complete cultural journey.With vivid imagery, clear instructions, and Joanna’s warm storytelling, Greek Easter Feast is more than a cookbook—it’s a celebration of faith, family, and food. Perfect for those craving authentic Greek Easter recipes, from succulent lamb dishes to traditional Cretan treats, this book fills a niche for Pascha enthusiasts. Whether you’re hosting a midnight feast or a Sunday banquet, Joanna invites you to create memories as rich as her own. Grab your copy today and say Kali Anastasi—Happy Resurrection—with every delicious bite!