Over 80 modern recipes inspired by the traditional cooking of Greece and Cyprus from popular chef and TV personality Theo Michaels.

Fresh ingredients sing from the plate, from juicy watermelon and glossy kalamata olives, to fragrant oregano-roasted lamb and delicate fish wrapped in vine leaves.

Presenting a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds, fresh and delicious recipes are organized into chapters entitled Meze, Sea, Land, Sun, Fire and Sundowners, evoking the Greek way of life.

Meze features mouth-watering small plates for sharing from creamy whipped dips to meatballs. The sea is woven into Greek culture and seafood is a staple; enjoy the freshest fish and shellfish cooked simply and served with a squeeze of lemon juice. Meat is a huge part of the Greek diet and cooking over charcoal is part of daily life. Ttraditions of 'horta' means there are plenty of vegetable dishes to enjoy. Finally, Greek desserts are often just a sweet note to savour with a bitter black coffee or come sundown you may prefer a Greek-inspired cocktail such as an Ouzo Sour.

About the Author: Theo A. Michaels was born in London to a large Greek Cypriot family. After competing in BBC TV's MasterChef in 2014, Theo left the corporate world to earn a living in food. He gained an appreciative 23K+ Instagram following when he and his children took to YouTube with live cookery demos during lockdown. He is now a resident chef on Channel 4's BAFTA-nominated daytime TV show Steph's Packed Lunch and the founder of FiveDinners.com. He lives in Hertfordshire, UK with his wife and three kids.