The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook

by Peter Minaki

Overview

Hundreds of recipes for healthy Mediterranean meals!

People who live in the Mediterranean region enjoy one of the healthiest diets in the world--they have the lowest rates of chronic diseases and one of the highest life expectancies in the world. Thanks to a local diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and of course, olive oil, a healthy lifestyle is a staple of the Mediterranean culture. Open The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook, 2nd Edition to find 300 of the most sumptuous--and healthy--recipes that the Mediterranean has to offer, including:

• Breakfast baklava french toast
• Fried calamari
• Roasted beets with almond-potato skordalia
• Greek summer sangria
• Lemon meringue phyllo tarts

Just because you don't live in the Mediterranean doesn't mean you can't eat like you do! With this easy-to-use cookbook, you have everything you need to enjoy the lush, vibrant foods of the Mediterranean--all at home!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440568558
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	10/31/2013
Series:	Everything® Cookbook Series
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	7.94(w) x 9.22(h) x 0.68(d)

About the Author

Peter Minaki is the creator of the popular Kalofagas food blog (Kalofagas.ca) and a frequent contributor to Greece’s Free Press gastronomy website. He teaches cooking classes, provides catering, and creates restaurant popups at venues around Toronto. His recipes have been featured in Canadian Living, Opa!, National Herald, Stahl, and Ensemble Vacations, and he is the author of The Big Book of Mediterranean Recipes and The Everything® Mediterranean Cookbook, 2nd Edition. He lives in Scarborough, Ontario.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

1 The Mediterranean Kitchen 11

Stocking Your Pantry with the Basics 12

Dairy Products 13

Other Diet Staples 14

Kitchen Equipment 15

2 Breakfasts 17

3 Appetizers 34

4 Soups 63

5 Salads and Sandwiches 86

6 Pasta and Rice 107

7 Vegetable Main Dishes 127

8 Lamb, Beef, and Pork 147

9 Poultry 171

10 Fish and Seafood 191

11 Phyllo and Breads 211

12 Sides 231

13 Sweets and Desserts 247

14 Coffee, Teas, and Beverages 269

15 Sauces and Stocks 277

Appendix: Menu Suggestions 294

Standard U.S. / Metric Measurement Conversions 296

Index 297