The Mediterranean Table

Mediterranean dishes are known for their fresher, lighter ingredients and unique and inspiring spices. The recipes in The New Mediterranean Table are no different, giving readers tons of delicious and one-of-a-kind meals that'll impress everyone at the dinner table. Sameh Wadi, chef and co-owner of the popular Minneapolis restaurant Saffron and Iron Chef contestant, provides recipes that are simple enough for home cooks but that still represent the flavors and cooking techniques that define the Mediterranean. Recipes include Duck Kefta Meatballs with Sweet & Sour Tomato Sauce, Whole Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Ancient Arab Spices, Goat Cheese Manti with Light Herb Broth, and Spanish-Inspired Braised Chicken & Prawns. These recipes span the Mediterranean—from Lebanon and Morocco to Egypt and Turkey—and everywhere in between, making this cookbook the perfect companion for anyone who wants to explore the region without ever leaving their kitchen.

Send your taste buds travelling with fresh and healthy recipes from The Mediterranean Table. In the age of detoxes and elimination diets, it’s easy to forget that you can enjoy flavorful, satisfying food and live a more healthful life. Offering some of most nourishing and delicious cuisine in the world, The Mediterranean Table is your go-to source for transitioning to the natural, simple lifestyle of the Mediterranean diet. With more than 150 recipes, cooking tips, and a sample meal plan, The Mediterranean Table will take readers on a culinary journey through Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East, all while sharing a time-tested tradition of healthy eating. Containing everything you need to know about the Mediterranean diet, plus: A 14-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan providing weekly menus for stress-free healthy eating Over 150 Recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert straight from Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East Regional Spotlights celebrating the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean diet A Mediterranean Diet Overview explaining the history and health benefits Mediterranean diet recipes include: Breakfast Polenta with Pears and Hazelnuts, Classic Gazpacho, Shrimp and Chickpea Fritters, Moroccan Lamb Wrap with Harissa, Eggplants Stuffed with Walnuts and Feta, Lemon-Oregano Grilled Shrimp, Seared Duck Breast with Orange and Ouzo Sauce, Nut and Honey Baklava, and much more! Savor satisfying and healthy meals with The Mediterranean Table cookbook.

More than 100 fresh, nutritious Mediterranean-style recipes and tips on how to set aside time to mindfully savor each meal, combining healthy food and a healthy lifestyle. Satisfying both chefs and nutritionists alike, the Mediterranean diet is the rare healthy eating plan that not only tastes good but also feels good. From seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains to garlic, herbs, and olive oil, these foundational ingredients inspire simple fresh dishes with endless combinations of flavors and textures—and don’t forget the wine. Your doctor will be pleased to know that following a Mediterranean diet is proven to lower bad cholesterol, dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease, and may even protect brain function as you age. And with tasty recipes like Greek Stuffed Tomatoes, Baked Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce, and Orange-Hazelnut Olive Oil Cookies for dessert, it won’t be hard! Beyond just the diet, however, the Mediterranean lifestyle encourages mindfulness with every meal. Permitting yourself to slow down, enjoy food with friends and family, and relish each bite not only improves digestion but also allows you to gain the perspective to better understand your own eating habits and avoid overeating.

Eat the Mediterranean way for life with recipes that nourish your appetite for fresh foods and endless excitement in the kitchen. In this follow-up to the bestselling The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, America's Test Kitchen opens the Mediterranean pantry wide open. Anyone will love the broad range of ingredients from around the world (think: avocado, sweet potatoes, and tempeh) used in vibrant dishes with inspiring combinations. Take Spanish meatballs in a vegetarian direction with Quinoa Albóndigas and prepare dishes in surprising ways, like substituting the sweetness in a caprese salad by using sliced juicy persimmon to contrast the creamy cheese rather than tomatoes. The book is organized to emphasize the joy of the Mediterranean diet as a nourishing, sustainable lifestyle. Build your plate around both small- and entrée-size recipes in chapters covering Mostly Plants; Mainly Grains and Beans; and Meat, Fish, Eggs, and More. An impressive Whole Romanesco with Berbere and Tahini Sauce is a brilliant vegetable dinner. A Spiced Chickpea Gyro (with heat from Asian chili-garlic sauce and pepperoncini) wows fans of the Greek meat-filled sandwich. Carrot Salad with Rose Harissa is a beautiful accompaniment to a number of meals, from Lentils with Roasted Broccoli and Lemony Bread Crumbs to Tofu Kebabs. Fish and meat mingle with lively accompaniments in restaurant-quality dishes like Pan Seared Swordfish with Persimmon-Ginger Chutney and Grilled Short Ribs with Preserved Lemon-Almond Sauce. Along the way, build on the repertoire in The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, going on a more in-depth tour of the eastern and southern Mediterranean through recipes like Chorba Frik, a savory Algerian freekeh soup, and Palestinian Maftoul, an aromatic couscous, chickpea, and chicken dish. Open your pantry and mind to eat with health, enjoyment, and abundance, for life.

Home to a vast array of popular dishes, the Mediterranean is renowned for some of the most delicious recipes in the world. Fresh ingredients, skillfully combined, are the very essence of Mediterranean cooking. The sun-drenched fruit and vegetables, the evocative, pungent scent of basil and thyme, the breads, the garlic, oil and wine -- these are all integral parts of the Mediterranean diet.

Gathers such recipes as salt cod and olive cakes and la Reine pizza that use olives, anchovies, and capers as a staple ingredient, and discusses the attributes, cultivation, and preservation of each ingredient.

Showcases the cuisines of Southern France, Italy, Greece, the Middle East, and North Africa. The rich, robust flavors of this diverse region range from classic favorites such as Salad Nichoise and minty Tabouleh to Baccala in Golden Bread Croutes and Zabaglione ice cream. 21 color photos. 38 line drawings.