OPA!

Bought this for my yiayia's birthday and she read the whole thing out loud at dinner, laughing at the little notes on what "opa" really means depending on the moment. It's a slim book but the writing on Greek warmth and celebration feels genuine, not like a tourist souvenir.

The photos alone made me want to book a trip — every page feels like a little celebration of Greek food and culture rather than just another recipe collection. I picked it up for the spanakopita and stayed for the stories behind each dish.

I’ve already cooked three recipes from it, and the way it explains the context behind each dish makes it feel like more than just a cookbook. The stories around the word ‘OPA’ add so much warmth, and the instructions are clear enough for a beginner like me.