Gus Constantellis - Comedian/Author of My Greek Mom's Recipes

What happens when a stand-up comedian grieves the loss of his larger-than-life Greek mother the only way he knows how? You get My Greek Mom’s Recipes , a cookbook that’s equal parts love letter, laugh riot, and culinary time capsule. Written by comedian and content creator Gus Constantellis, the book transforms viral comedy into a deeply personal and delicious tribute.

A cookbook filled with heart, humor, and Hellenic comfort food from viral Greek Mom videos to the recipes that built a family.

With more than 75 classic Greek recipes, from spanakopita and moussaka to loukoumades, and keftedakia (Greek meatballs), Constantellis captures the essence of his mother’s kitchen: “equal parts chaos, cigarette smoke, and unconditional love”.

What began as a viral TikTok series, where Gus’s quick-witted impersonations of his mom reached millions, has become a book brimming with authentic flavors, family stories, and the kind of maternal wisdom that sounds like a punchline but lands like poetry. “My mom used to say, ‘When I die, you’re all going to starve.’ Instead, she made sure we never would.”

Part Cookbook, Part Comedy Special and All Love

My Greek Mom’s Recipes is a celebration of immigrant kitchens and the universal language of food. Between recipes for tiropita and tzatziki, readers will find stories about grief, queerness, and the beautiful absurdity of family life.

Gus Constantellis is a Greek-American stand-up comedian and writer from Brooklyn, whose viral “Greek Mom” videos have racked up millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. His work has been featured by BuzzFeed, The Today Show, Washington Post, and Good Morning America. My Greek Mom’s Recipes is his first cookbook, born from grief, humor, and an abiding love for home-cooked meals.

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