Prospero's Kitchen

Corfu Kefalonia Zakynthos and the other Ionian islands are home to one of the finest cuisines of the Mediterranean. The stomping ground of Captain Corelli and Lawrence Durrell the Ionians have always held a particular almost mystical fascination for visitors and for many of the thousands who travel to the region each year it is the special nature of Ionian cooking that forms an essential and unforgettable part of their experience. Together the recipes in this book provide a unique and tantalizing taste of the variety of Ionian cuisinefrom starters and snacks including the ever-popular meat and vegetable pies (pittes) and stuffed artichokes; to main courses such as Kythera-style fish and a unique chicken recipe from the village of Agal in Zakynthos; and to desserts and sweets including Ithacan chocolate cake and Corfiot sweet potatoes.