This is a great cookbook for Greek cooking. My copy has been used so many times I'm trying to locate a replacement copy! There is a preface by Craig Claiborne and several chapters about Greek customs, traditions, religious holidays, wines and also a glossary. The recipes for pastitsio (Greek lasagne) and tsoureki (Greek Easter bread) can't be beat. I even have some tsourekia in the oven right now which made me want to put the book on my Wish List. I need a new copy!