Sunny Mediterranean Cuisine

The culinary heritage of Greece is shaped by the sun, the sea and the rich Mediterranean land. It makes full use of ripe summer fruits, herbs and vegetables, particularly tomatoes and olives, and ingredients fresh from the farms and small-holdings - succulent lamb; fish; yogurt; feta cheese, and home-baked bread. This book opens with an inspiring introduction to Greek cuisine followed by a section of authentic recipes for every occasion - mezes, family meals, summer barbecues and celebrations. The glorious dishes included here will allow you to recreate the atmosphere of sunny Greece and its islands in your own cooking and entertaining.

Discover the enticing and mouth-watering flavours of Mediterranean cooking with Elizabeth David's classic cookbook 'Britain's most inspirational food writer' INDEPENDENT _______ Having lived in France, Italy, the Greek islands and Egypt, Elizabeth David has perfected the art of Mediterranean cooking. In her classic cookbook she gives us hearty pasta dishes from Italy; aromatic and tangy salads from Turkey and Greece; and tasty seafood and saffron dishes from Spain. With delicious dishes including . . . - Tomato and Shellfish Soup - Greek Spinach Pie - Toulouse-Style Cassoulet - Valencian Paella - Turkish Salad Dressing - Syrian Fish Sauce . . . You will be taken on a tasting tour of the Mediterranean from your own kitchen. Whether it is the simplicity of hummus or the delicious blending of flavours found in plates of ratatouille or paella, Elizabeth David's wonderful recipes in A Book of Mediterranean Food are imbued with all the delights of the sunny south. _______ 'Not only did she transform the way we cooked but she is a delight to read' Express on Sunday 'When you read Elizabeth David, you get perfect pitch. There is an understanding and evocation of flavours, colours, scents and places that lights up the page' Guardian

Discover the pleasures of fresh flavors and tantalizing aromas from every corner of the sunny Mediterranean. Enter a world of simply delicious cuisine filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, pasta, fish, poultry, fresh herbs, and warm spices from Italy, France, Spain, Greece, North Africa, and the Middle East. With more than 100 recipes for small plates, soups, stews, salads, pastas, grains, meats, desserts, and more, you'll have an endless array of Mediterranean dishes to fill your day. More than 110 recipes divided among 10 chapters: Small Plates; Soups; Salads; Vegetables; Meat and Poultry; Fish and Seafood; Pasta; Grains, Beans and Legumes; Breads, Pizza and Sandwiches; and Fruit and Desserts. Each recipe is accompanied by a full color photo.

This glorious book is all about translating the evocative tastes, textures and traditions of Greek food in your own kitchen. The introductory section opens with a history of Greek cuisine and its regional influences, and then gives full details on how to choose the best ingredients and how to prepare them. The recipe section then offers more than 160 authentic seasonal dishes, both classic and modern - mezedes, soups, main courses, vegetable dishes and desserts. Every recipe is tested for the modern kitchen and uses accessible ingredients. Step-by-step photographs make the recipes easy to follow, ensuring perfect results every time.

Mediterranean features hundreds of recipes for dishes from all over the region. With step-by step photographs and easy-to-follow recipes, cooks of all levels will be able to bring Mediterranean cuisine to their own kitchens.'