The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: Over 200 Delicious Recipes for Better Health

by Denise Hazime

The Mediterranean Diet is considered one of the the healthiest diets in the world, and is considered acceptable for people with serious health issues such as diabetes and heart disease. However, it can also be high in fat and in calories if the cooking isn't done the right way. Idiot's Guides: Mediterranean Diet Cookbook is co-authored by a chef and registered dietitian who together have assembled over 200 recipes that are both compliant with the Mediterranean Diet guidelines and delicious. From hearty, heart-healthy breakfasts to delicious desserts, the recipes in this book will help bring good health to anyone who is looking for a better way of eating that doesn't mean sacrificing flavor.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking, Nonfiction

303 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2014

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

A bunch of the recipes call for all purpose flour which is not part of the Mediterranean diet at all. There are also no pictures at all and very little information about the actual diet itself.

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

Recipes look delicious

Recipes in this book look delicious and do not look very difficult to make. While some of the ingredients may be difficult to find I think a lot of the recipes use everyday ingredients. The only problem I had with this book was that it was missing 2 chapters From the kindle version

[Natalie Brooks]

Too many recipes that are complicated or that require specialty ingredients. I’m making one recipe from this cookbook: skirt steak marinated in lemon juice, acv, olive oil, and several seasonings. I’m marinating the meat now and will cook tomorrow.

[D W · Rating 1 out of 5]

Contradicts self

Says healthy and preaches low red meat but lots of dairy and red meat
Recipes have no nutritional breakdown for calories fat cholesterol

[Lesley Looper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed this cookbook more than I expected. I may check this book out again (on Overdrive) sometime and try some of the recipes.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need a hard copy of this one. Great recipes.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Vanessa Pruitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great for anyone who is new to the Mediterranean Diet because it gives you an overview of the basic principles of the lifestyle and diet of the Mediterranean.

It’s written by Denise Hazime, who also writes about her love of Mediterranean cooking on her website dedemed.com. Denise grew up in a large Lebanese family where she was initiated into the art of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking at a very young age.

This is not just an instructional book, though.

It’s a well-rounded cookbook with over 200 recipes for every meal or occasion, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, main meals, snacks, condiments, and dessert.

I only keep a few “staple” cookbooks in my kitchen that I reference on a consistent basis, and this cookbook will be added to that collection.

The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook Teaches You:
- The history and benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
- Why the Mediterranean Diet is a whole lifestyle change and not just a diet change
- An intro to the basic foods and ingredients of the diet
- What to stock your pantry with

Why I Like the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

I was excited to get this book because of all of the recipes it contains. The over 200 recipes contained in this cookbook are healthy and based on lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legume, fish, and more.

One thing that really excites me about the recipes in this book is that they are simple.
This struck me as a cookbook that any person could pick up and begin making recipes from, even if they are completely new to healthy eating. It’s a great transition from the Standard American Diet (SAD) into a healthier way of life.

I recommend this book to anyone who is new to the Mediterranean Diet and wants to know what it’s about and the basics of getting started, or to anyone who is already following a Mediterranean Diet and wants to add over 200 recipes to their collection.

[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Succinct explanation of the mediterranean diet. Many good recipes, too!