Escape to the Mediterranean with Meni Valle’s celebration of the fresh and flavour-packed cuisine of the region, with more than 80 vegetarian recipes. From roasted eggplants and tangy artichokes to perfectly flaky pastry boats and juicy grilled plums and figs, each dish is an invitation to savor the sensational flavours of the Mediterranean.
Following slow food values, Valle's recipes are simple and seasonal, showcasing how to get the best out of fresh, local produce, all year round. Featuring beautiful photographs of each recipe, as well as step-by-step images to guide the reader through different preparations, The Mediterranean Cook is perfect for anyone looking to adopt a healthier, plant-focused diet, without sacrificing on flavour.
Fans of Ottolenghi, Diana Henry and Elizabeth David will adore this vibrant,
salty-aired celebration of Mediterranean produce.
By:
Meni Valle
Imprint: SMITH STREET BOOKS
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions:
Height: 255mm,
Width: 210mm,
Weight: 1.160kg
ISBN: 9781922754875
ISBN 10: 1922754870
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 27 February 2024
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 9 An ode to the Mediterranean diet 12 My Mediterranean kitchen 15 Spring – Summer 22 Artichokes & broad beans with lemon 26 roasted red pepper & walnut dip 28 bouyourdi 31 zucchini, feta & mint omelette 32 how to prepare an artichoke 34 black-eyed pea salad with herbs 36 raw zucchini salad 38 orzo pasta salad 40 cucumber, watermelon & olive salad 42 braised tomatoes & peppers 44 caponata 46 roasted zucchini on labneh 50 tomato & strawberry salad with burrata 52 potato salad with samphire 54 roasted eggplant & tomato salad 56 zucchini & lentil salad 58 charred cos lettuce with tahini dressing 60 roasted beetroot & carrot salad with labneh 62 Watermelon & feta salad with flaked almonds, honey vinaigrette & mint 64 Grating a tomato 66 Roasted eggplant with feta, tomato & caramelised onion 68 Asparagus risotto 70 Arakas 74 Penne with broccoli, pine nuts & ricotta 76 Fasolakia 78 Stuffed onion petals 80 Pumpkin & feta pie 82 Summer paella 86 Roast tomato tart 88 Batzina 90 Stuffed tomatoes 92 Baked okra & tomato 94 Summer lasagne 97 Pickled eggplant 100 Pickled stuffed eggplants 104 Pickled cucumbers 108 Pickled stuffed peppers 110 Apricot tart 114 Cherry clafoutis 118 Galatopita 120 Autumn – Winter 124 Celery avgolemono 128 roast pumpkin & chestnut soup 130 white bean soup 134 green minestrone 136 lentil soup 138 pasta e fagioli 140 cauliflower fritters with yoghurt sauce 146 leeks with romanesco 148 dolmades 150 spinach fricassee 154 cabbage salad with mint & dried figs 156 rocket, fennel & orange salad 158 baked frittata with greens & ricotta 160 roasted cabbage with yoghurt dressing 162 charred brussels sprouts with walnuts & honey 164 Paprika roast potatoes 166 How to prepare olives 168 Spinach gnocchi 170 Potato, cheese & egg peinirli 174 Pea & ricotta-stuffed conchiglie 176 Su boregi 178 Papoutsakia 180 Root vegetable tagine with prunes 182 Mushroom risoni 186 Pispilita 188 Mushrooms with katsamaki 190 Roasted stuffed mushrooms 192 Lahanorizo 194 Roasted eggplant with cannellini beans 196 Sarma 198 Chestnut & wild mushroom stifado 202 Pastitsio 204 Chargrilled plums with honey yoghurt 206 Prickly pear sorbet 209 Baked spiced quince 210 Apple pie 212 Melopita 214 Chocolate & fig tart 216 Bergamot spoon sweet 218 About the Author 223 Acknowledgements 225 Index 226
Meni Valle is a Greek-Australian cookbook author and food teacher. Her rich Greek heritage, coupled with her love for travel and food, has seen Meni become one of Australia's most-respected authorities on Mediterranean cuisine. When she is not writing cookbooks, Meni shares her knowledge and passion for Greek food through cooking classes and culinary tours to Greece, where she loves connecting with locals and discovering new recipes. She also regularly presents at festivals and conferences and contributes to magazines. The Mediterranean Cook is Meni's sixth cookbook, following My Greek Kitchen (2011), My Mediterranean Kitchen (2012), Everyday Mediterranean (2015), Mediterranean Lifestyle Cooking (2019) and Ikaria (2020).
