This delicious collection of over 225 traditional Mediterranean dishes from over 15 countries makes it easy to reap the benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to good health and a longer life by lowering the risk of heart disease and cancer. The dishes range from appetisers, salads, main courses, soups, eggs, rice, pasta and vegetables to desserts. These recipes have been passed down through generations of simple peasant cooking and still retain their original flavour and appeal. Traditional favourites like Potato and Spinach Croquettes from Albania, avocado Hummus from Israel, Ravioli and Eggplant from Sardinia, Neapolitan Stuffed Tomatoes from Italy, Chocolate Mousse with Almonds from France are also included. The accompanying text provides profiles of each region, outlining the cultural and historical foundations of each country's culinary specialities.
By:
Paola Gavin Imprint: M Evans & Company Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 228mm,
Width: 162mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 472g ISBN:9781590770917 ISBN 10: 1590770919 Pages: 288 Publication Date:01 November 2005 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Paola gavin is the author of the classic cookbooks: 'French Vegetarian Cooking' and 'Italian Vegetarian Cooking', both published by M> Evans. She lives in London.