Kopiaste tries to capture the spirit of Greek hospitality. Written by Ivy, a Greek Cypriot who now lives in Athens, it is full of delicious looking Mediterranean recipes and photos. She writes:

“kopiaste” is the word we use to invite people we want to share our
food with or when we open our house to friends and invite them to come and make themselves at home

With different sections for Greek and Cypriot recipes it’s a perfect place to discover the secrets of a Mediterranean kitchen.

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Food around the world from PocketCultures

A New Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia Roden is a very comprehensive book of recipes. From how to make the best hummous, to six different methods of stuffing vegetables, even how to barbeque a fish.

The author grew up in Egypt, and the book includes food from Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Israel. The book also includes many stories and anecdotes from the region.

If you enjoy Middle Eastern food you might also like to read our post on Turkish cooking.