Mediterranean Made Easy: The 30-Minute Beginner's Cookbook

by Elodie Hartwell

Overview

Why You'll Love It
Fast & Flavorful: Lemon, herbs, olives, capers, and tomatoes deliver restaurant-level taste in half an hour.
Beginner-Perfect: Short ingredient lists + visual texture cues = confidence from the very first recipe.
Affordable: Beans, lentils, eggs, and seasonal produce keep costs low while nutrition stays high.
Flexible: Built-in swaps make it easy to customize for kids, guests, or special diets.


Cook the Hits
Greek Lemon-Oregano Chicken & Potatoes • Tuscan Tomato-Basil Chicken with White Beans • Shrimp Saganaki (Tomato-Feta Skillet) • Lemon Orzo with Spinach & Feta • Spanish Paprika Salmon with Peppers & Olives • Harissa Cauliflower & Chickpeas with Tahini Drizzle • Lemon-Dill Salmon & Asparagus • Caponata-Style Eggplant & Olive Pasta • Greek Shrimp & Orzo with Lemon & Dill—and more.
If you want healthy weeknight dinners that are fast, flavorful, and practical, this book is your nightly shortcut to Mediterranean joy. Add it to your kitchen and start cooking your way to better evenings—one pan, five ingredients, and 30 minutes at a time.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184424422
Publisher:	Andre Swift
Publication date:	08/29/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Elodie Hartwell creates the kind of weeknight recipes that feel effortless yet unforgettable. A recipe developer and food writer, she blends bright Mediterranean flavors with smart, one-pan techniques and 5-ingredient simplicity to help home cooks put heart-healthy, budget-friendly dinners on the table in 30 minutes or less. Elodie’s cookbooks focus on clear steps, reliable timing, and pantry-first strategies—because real life needs meals that work the first time. When she isn’t testing batches of lemony sauces or perfecting sheet-pan roasts, you’ll find her at the farmers’ market, filling a basket with herbs, tomatoes, and good olives. She believes great food comes from simple ingredients, cooked with care and finished with a squeeze of lemon. Every recipe she writes is a promise: straightforward directions, accessible ingredients, and vibrant Mediterranean flavor—so you can cook with confidence tonight and every night.