My Greek Table

The companion cookbook to Kochilas’s PBS television series, bringing together over 100 recipes that represent the full range of Greek home cooking. “My Greek Table” is the most accessible entry point into her work, combining traditional dishes with modern updates, all informed by decades of cooking, teaching, and traveling across Greece.

Why Start Here

Of Kochilas’s 18 books, “My Greek Table” is the best starting point because it distills her lifetime of knowledge into a format that works for anyone, regardless of experience. Her earlier books like “The Glorious Foods of Greece” are more scholarly and encyclopedic. “My Greek Table” keeps the depth of knowledge but wraps it in a warmer, more personal style. The recipes are tested for home kitchens, the ingredient lists are realistic, and the instructions leave no gaps.

The book reflects Kochilas’s unique position as someone who lives and cooks in Greece but communicates effortlessly with international audiences. She understands which techniques need extra explanation and which ingredients might need substitutions. The chapters cover everything from salads and mezedes to soups, savory pies, grains, meat, fish, and desserts. Her Ikarian heritage shines through in the emphasis on vegetables, legumes, and olive oil, making many recipes naturally healthy without feeling like diet food.

What to Expect

A beautifully photographed 400-page hardcover that works as both inspiration and practical reference. The recipes range from very simple (a 15-minute Greek salad done right) to moderately involved (handmade phyllo pies), with most falling in the approachable middle ground. You will want to stock your pantry with good olive oil, dried oregano, feta, and phyllo dough. Kochilas writes with warmth and confidence, sharing stories about the people and places behind the food. This is the book that will make you want to cook Greek food regularly, not just occasionally.