{"product_id":"my-greek-moms-recipes-she-died-i-wrote-this-cookbook","title":"My Greek Mom's Recipes: She Died. I Wrote This Cookbook.","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGus Constantellis\u003c\/b\u003e (@constantlygus) is an internationally touring Greek American comedian who has gone viral on social media many times for his funny observations about immigrant culture. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and decided to pursue stand-up after trying it for the first time at a talent show at NYU. Gus's career took off during the pandemic after impersonating his Greek mother in a wig, subsequently leading him to \n\u003cbr\u003ea national headlining tour in 2022. He was recently featured on Comedy Central and performs in clubs all around New York City. And while he's amassed almost half-a-million followers across all social media platforms, Gus began his career writing for several children's television shows, such as \n\u003ci\u003eThe Lion Guard\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eRugrats\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003ePrincess Power\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eGabby's Dollhouse\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction \n\u003cbr\u003eGreek Mom Catchphrases \n\u003cbr\u003eThe Greek Kitchen \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAppetizers \n\u003cbr\u003eKeftedakia (Greek-Style Meatballs) \n\u003cbr\u003eKolokithokeftedes (Zucchini Fritters) \n\u003cbr\u003eTzatziki (Yogurt-Garlic Sauce) \n\u003cbr\u003eHomemade Phyllo Dough \n\u003cbr\u003eSpanakopita (Spinach Pie) \n\u003cbr\u003eTiropita (Cheese Pie) \n\u003cbr\u003eTiropita tis Tebelas (Lazy Cheese Pie) \n\u003cbr\u003eTirokafteri (Spicy Feta Dip) \n\u003cbr\u003eTiganopsomo (Fried Cheese Bread) \n\u003cbr\u003eSaganaki (Fried Cheese) \n\u003cbr\u003eMelitzanosalata (Eggplant Dip) \n\u003cbr\u003eTaramosalata (Fish Roe Dip) \n\u003cbr\u003ePsarakia Tiganita (Crisy Fried Smelt) \n\u003cbr\u003eKolokithakia Tiganita (Fried Zucchini Chips) \n\u003cbr\u003eXtapodi stin Skara (Grilled Octopus) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSoups and Salads \n\u003cbr\u003eHoriatiki Salad (Village-Style Salad) \n\u003cbr\u003eFasolada (White Bean Soup) \n\u003cbr\u003eAmerikanaki Salad (Mom's American Salad) \n\u003cbr\u003eSoupa Fide (Thin Noodle Soup) \n\u003cbr\u003eFakes (Lentil Soup) \n\u003cbr\u003eAvgolemono (Chicken Lemon Soup) \n\u003cbr\u003eGiouvarlakia (Meatball Lemon Soup) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMain Courses \n\u003cbr\u003ePastitsio (Baked Ziti) \n\u003cbr\u003eGemista (Stuffed Vegetables) \n\u003cbr\u003eMoussaka (Eggplant Ziti) \n\u003cbr\u003eMacaronia me Kima (Spaghetti Bolognese) \n\u003cbr\u003eFasolakia (Green Beans) \n\u003cbr\u003eKokkinisto (Beef Stew) \n\u003cbr\u003eSountzoukakia (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce) \n\u003cbr\u003ePita Souvlaki (Souvlaki Pita Sandwiches) \n\u003cbr\u003eBeefteki (Hamburgers) \n\u003cbr\u003eYouvetsi (Lamb or Beef Stew) \n\u003cbr\u003eMakaronopita (Macaroni-Cheese Pie) \n\u003cbr\u003ePsito tis Cassarolas (Roast Beef Casserole) \n\u003cbr\u003eRoast Beef with Potato Puree \n\u003cbr\u003eKouneli Stifado (Rabbit Stew) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSide Dishes \n\u003cbr\u003ePatates Tiganites (French Fries) \n\u003cbr\u003eSpanakorizo (Spinach Rice) \n\u003cbr\u003eRizi Pilafi (Perfect Rice Pilaf) \n\u003cbr\u003eHorta (Greens) \n\u003cbr\u003eDolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) \n\u003cbr\u003eFourtalia (Greek-Style Potato Omelet) \n\u003cbr\u003eBriam (Roasted Vegetables) \n\u003cbr\u003eSkordalia (Garlic Dip) \n\u003cbr\u003eGigantes (Greek Giant Beans) \n\u003cbr\u003ePatates Lemonates (Lemon Potatoes) \n\u003cbr\u003eBamies (Okra) \n\u003cbr\u003eHoriatiko Psomi (Village-Style Bread) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGreek Easter \n\u003cbr\u003eArni sto Fourno me Patates (Lamb Roast) \n\u003cbr\u003eKoulourakia (Butter Cookies) \n\u003cbr\u003eMagiritsa (Greek Easter Soup) \n\u003cbr\u003eKokkina Avga (Red Dye-Colored Eggs) \n\u003cbr\u003eTsoureki (Easter Bread) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesserts \n\u003cbr\u003eMelamakarona (Honey Walnut Cookies) \n\u003cbr\u003eGalaktoboureko (Phyllo-Crusted Custard Cake) \n\u003cbr\u003eLoukoumades (Fried Dough Balls with Honey Syrup) \n\u003cbr\u003eKourabiedes (Almond Shortbread Cookies) \n\u003cbr\u003eRevani (Semolina Cake) \n\u003cbr\u003eBaklava \n\u003cbr\u003eElliniki Simaia Tze-llo (Greek Flag Jell-O) \n\u003cbr\u003ePortokalopita (Orange Cake) \n\u003cbr\u003eRoxakia (Cocoa Swirl Cookies) \n\u003cbr\u003eCarrot Ke-kee (Carrot Cake) \n\u003cbr\u003eBundt Ke-kee (Bundt Cake) \n\u003cbr\u003eKarithopita (Walnut Cake) \n\u003cbr\u003eFanouropita (The Cake of St. Fanourios) \n\u003cbr\u003eKoo-kees (Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies) \n\u003cbr\u003eVasilopita (New Year's Cake) \n\u003cbr\u003eKoliva (Wheat Berry Funeral Food) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCocktails and Coffee Drinks \n\u003cbr\u003eStray Hound \n\u003cbr\u003eFreddo Cappuccino \n\u003cbr\u003eKleo-patra \n\u003cbr\u003eFrappé \n\u003cbr\u003eKástra Martini \n\u003cbr\u003eMom's \"Starbucks Frappuccino\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIndex \n\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments \n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMake classic Greek recipes with a side of humor and heart. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStand-up comedian Gus Constantellis draws inspiration for his material and online content from his family, especially his mother, Julia, who became a social media star and \"Greek mother\" for an entire online community. And when she died suddenly in August 2023, that community mourned with him. \n\u003ci\u003eMy Greek Mom's Recipes\u003c\/i\u003e is Gus's deeply personal tribute, a cookbook in which every dish comes with a story about his mother, an immigrant who never learned English yet managed to achieve the American dream. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEqual parts hilarious and heartfelt, this book offers a comedian's candid look at grief and family. It will resonate with anyone who's ever had an overbearing but fiercely loving mother, the kind who expresses affection through food, tough love, and a whole lot of opinions. And the 75 recipes themselves are the real deal--because if there was one thing Julia was known for, besides her razor-sharp humor, it was her unforgettable cooking, including: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Greek Easter feast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpanakopita (Spinach Pie)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTzatziki (Yogurt-Garlic Sauce)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastitsio (Baked Ziti)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvgolemono (Chicken Lemon Soup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatates Lemonates (Lemon Potatoes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaklava\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThese village-style recipes are tried-and-true Greek classics stripped down to their delicious essentials, making them perfect for cooks of all skills. 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