This Chef Changed Greek Cuisine Forever—But for Better or Worse?

Plus our best Greek recipes No images? [View Online.]( [Saveur]( 11/05/2019 [Image]( [Nikolaos Tselementes Changed Greek Cuisine Forever—But for Better or Worse?]( [Exploring the complicated legacy of Greece's first celebrity chef]( [Image]( [Moussaka]( [This traditional Greek casserole featuring spiced ground lamb and eggplant is based on a version served at Greek restaurant Molyvos in New York City]( [Image]( [Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves With Rice and Herbs (Dolmadakia)]( [Rolling grape leaves takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, these easy vegetarian Greek appetizers come together in a snap]( [Image]( [Garides Saganaki (Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta)]( [The Greek dish garides saganaki, a bubbling concoction of shrimp, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and feta spiked with a shot of ouzo, was invented in the 1950s, most likely at a restaurant in a seaport like Thessaloniki]( [Image]( [Flatbreads with Two Toppings (Laganes)]( [In Greece, these flatbreads are traditionally cooked on a hearthstone set over hot coals (a cast-iron skillet on the stove works well, too) and served with tomato sauce or sautéed zucchini and feta]( [Image]( [Roasted Goat with Potatoes and Onion]( [This slow-roasted Cretan goat dish is traditionally made in a clay vessel on a wood-fired oven, but a heavy pot or Dutch oven will work just as well]( [Image]( [Greek Fish and Vegetable Soup (Kakavia)]( [Adding eel to this traditional Greek fish soup lends body and flavor to the broth]( [Image]( [Greek Honey-Dipped Walnut Spice Cookies (Melomakarona)]( [Soaked in honey syrup and garnished with a spiced walnut mixture, these traditional Greek cookies are often served around the holidays]( [Subscribe to Saveur]( You Might Like [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( {EMAIL} is subscribed to receive newsletters from Saveur. [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage My Preferences]( | [Privacy Policy]( Add newsletters@mail.saveur.com to your address book to ensure delivery. Copyright © Bonnier Corporation, 460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32789 [Bonnier Corporation](