The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen: 80 Authentic, Healthy Recipes Made Quick and Easy for Everyday Cooking

The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen: 80 Authentic, Healthy Recipes Made Quick and Easy for Everyday Cooking

by Samantha Ferraro
The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen: 80 Authentic, Healthy Recipes Made Quick and Easy for Everyday Cooking

The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen: 80 Authentic, Healthy Recipes Made Quick and Easy for Everyday Cooking

by Samantha Ferraro

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Overview

With a focus on vibrant, modern flavors and a gorgeous full page photo for each recipe, the Mediterranean diet has never been easier or more delicious!

Samantha Ferraro’s fresh and simple dishes make it easy to eat healthy food throughout the week. Enjoy all of the amazing benefits of the Mediterranean diet, no matter how busy your schedule. Lean proteins, bright produce and heart-healthy oil make for light meals full of zesty, aromatic spices that leave you nourished and satisfied.

Try One-Pot Paprika Chicken with Olives and Orzo when you need dinner in a hurry—you’ll be transported by each layer of flavor, with a bonus of quick cleanup. Red Lentil Falafel is a fun, family-friendly meal, and Stuffed Tomatoes with Lamb and Feta make a colorful spread for guests. With so many choices of creative soups and salads, richly-spiced meats, healthy grains and indulgent desserts, cooking the Mediterranean way is a breeze even on your busiest weeknights.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781624145544
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Publication date: 07/24/2018
Pages: 192
Sales rank: 359,630
Product dimensions: 8.05(w) x 8.95(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Samantha Ferraro is the founder of the food blog The Little Ferraro Kitchen. Her recipes have been featured in PBS Food, The Huffington Post, Los Angeles Times, Babble, Yummly and The Washington Post. She has been the Los Angeles Times Food Holiday Baking Winner. Samantha lives in Bellingham, Washington.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Mediterranean Pantry Staples 8

The Spices 10

Chapter 1 Appetizers and Mezze: Fast and Fresh Light Fare 17

Beef and Pine Nut Phyllo Rolls 18

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Labneh 21

Baked Feta Two Ways 22

Citrus-Roasted Olives and Artichoke Hearts 25

Savory Cheese-Filled Pastries with Spicy Tomato Herb Sauce 26

Tahini Toasts, Any Way You Like It 29

Breakfast Egg and Avocado Pastries with Harissa Salsa 30

Breakfast Pitas with Lamb, Tomatoes and Feta 33

Steamed Mussels with Tomato and Harissa 34

Pita Nachos with Fried Eggplant and All the Toppings 37

Grilled Za'atar-Spiced Flatbread with Squash Blossoms 38

Quick Pickled Vegetables 41

Spiced Baked Pita Chips 42

Chapter 2 The Main Meal: Easy and Vibrant Mediterranean Dinners 45

Shakshuka with Lamb and Spices 46

One-Pot Paprika Chicken with Olives and Orzo 49

Poached Fish with Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Herbs 50

Stuffed Tomatoes with Lamb and Feta 53

Yogurt-Marinated Lamb and Eggplant Kabobs 54

Olive Oil-Braised Chicken with Fennel and Citrus 57

Stuffed Eggplant with Meat and Tahini 58

Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Chops 61

Everyday Chicken Shawarma 62

Za'atar Chicken Skewers 65

Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Green Beans, Potatoes and Spices 66

Salmon Puttanesca 69

Saffron Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta 70

Chapter 3 Soups and Salas: Flavorful One-Pot Meals 73

Roasted Pepper and Tomato Soup with Broiled Halloumi Cheese 74

Turkish Lentil Soup 77

Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice 78

Cumin-Scented Squash and Lentil Soup with Crispy Chickpeas 81

White Bean Soup with Herbs, Lemon and Arugula 82

Creamy Saffron Cauliflower Soup with Paprika Oil 85

Fennel Fattoush Salad with Pistachios 86

Sweet-and-Spicy Chopped Salad 89

Summer Fruit and Heirloom Tomato Panzanella with Basil Mint Vinaigrette 90

Charred Radicchio Salad with Israeli Couscous and Anchovy Citrus Vinaigrette 93

Chopped Salad with Farro, Crispy Chickpeas and Turmeric Vinaigrette 94

Jeweled Tabbouleh Salad with Couscous 97

Chopped Rainbow Salad with Crispy Lavash 98

Autumn Squash Salad with Figs and Arugula 101

Chapter 4 Vegetables, Grains and Pulses: Effortlessly Healthy and Wholesome Eats 103

Farro Paella with Seafood and Chorizo 104

Unstuffed Grape Leaves 107

Zucchini and Halloumi Rollatini 108

Red Lentil Falafel 111

Turmeric Lemon Couscous with Currants 112

Baked Orzo with Artichokes, Tomatoes and Halloumi 115

Beet-Infused Israeli Couscous with Beet Vinaigrette 116

Basmati Rice with Pistachios, Lima Beans and Dill 119

Roasted Cauliflower with Capers, Almonds and Pomegranate Tahini Sauce 120

Persian Rice with Turmeric and Saffron 123

Leek and Spinach Fritters with Lemon Yogurt 124

Turkish Eggs with Spinach and Yogurt 127

Mediterranean Ratatouille with Pistachio Pesto 128

Deconstructed Baba Ganoush 131

Roasted Turmeric Potatoes with Mint Fennel Slaw 132

Mediterranean-Style Baked Omelet with Potatoes and Lima Beans 135

Harissa-Roasted Butternut Squash with Dates 135

Broccoli Rabe with Chickpeas and Garlic Pine Nuts 139

Cauliflower Rice Pilaf with Lentils, Fried Onions and Burst Tomatoes 140

Chapter 5 Sauces, Dips and Spreads: Aromatic Condiments to Enhance Any Dish 143

Easy Homemade Harissa Sauce 144

Magical Herb Tahini Sauce 147

Pistachio Pesto 148

Mediterranean Green Romesco 151

Roasted Beet and Yogurt Dip Two Ways 152

Yogurt Feta Dip with Fresh Herbs 155

Persian Style Eggplant and Yogurt Dip 156

Everyday Hummus 159

Cucumber, Yogurt and Mint Dip 160

Mediterranean Chimichurri 163

Blood Orange and Pomegranate Salsa 164

Roasted Red Pepper and Tahini Spread 167

Chapter 6 Sweets and Sips: Light and Fruity Treats to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth 169

Baked Cardamom French Toast with Peaches and Orange Blossom 170

Mini Baklava Bites 173

Fruit Rose Tart with Rose Whipped Cream 174

Saffron-Poached Pears with Cardamom Pods 177

Mini Fig Tarts with Pomegranate Molasses 178

Rose-Saffron Crème Brûlée 181

Tahini Date Bites with Cardamom 182

Citrus Pomegranate Cocktail with Cardamom 185

Muddled Mint and Cucumber Cooler 186

Acknowledgments 188

About the Author 189

Index 190

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