The Mediterranean Table: Simple Recipes for Healthy Living on the Mediterranean Diet

by Sonoma Press

Send your taste buds travelling with fresh and healthy recipes from The Mediterranean Table . In the age of detoxes and elimination diets, it’s easy to forget that you can enjoy flavorful, satisfying food and live a more healthful life. Offering some of most nourishing and delicious cuisine in the world, The Mediterranean Table  is your go-to source for transitioning to the natural, simple lifestyle of the Mediterranean diet. With more than 150 recipes, cooking tips, and a sample meal plan, The Mediterranean Table  will take readers on a culinary journey through Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East, all while sharing a time-tested tradition of healthy eating. Containing everything you need to know about the Mediterranean diet, Mediterranean diet recipes Breakfast Polenta with Pears and Hazelnuts, Classic Gazpacho, Shrimp and Chickpea Fritters, Moroccan Lamb Wrap with Harissa, Eggplants Stuffed with Walnuts and Feta, Lemon-Oregano Grilled Shrimp, Seared Duck Breast with Orange and Ouzo Sauce, Nut and Honey Baklava, and much more! Savor satisfying and healthy meals with The Mediterranean Table cookbook.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Reference, Nonfiction

290 pages, Paperback

First published August 10, 2015

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

The recipes were fairly straightforward and simple but overall I didn't find them super inspiring with a few notable exceptions.
I had picked this up mainly because of its 55 cents kindle price tag, hoping to find some interesting recipes to add to my repertoire so I wasn't totally dismayed by this.
Oddly enough at the beginning of this book there is a lot of discussion about the merits of the Mediterranean diet but this is undoubtedly a very Americanized version of many of the dishes contained within. Therefore I am not really sure of the true health benefits that can be obtained from the recipes in this cookbook. Lots of good info though and contained a lot of recipes including staples and online references at end for sourcing the harder to find ingredients.

[T · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this for review from the publisher. Many thanks!

2.5 stars.

Over all, nothing too earth shattering with this title. Much of the information on the diet itself can be found online or in other books so if you've read one in depth description of the diet, you've read them all.

The recipes look good and don't require too many odd or off the beaten track ingredients. Full disclosure, I've yet to make any despite how good they look because of the 1 glaring issue I had with this cookbook -- the lack of pictures of the dishes. Maybe I've become too spoiled with the eleventy billion food and recipe blogs out there that photograph every.single.step. of a recipe, but there was a shameful lack of pictures in this book.

For those of us who believe you eat with your eyes, this is a serious stumbling block in ANY cookbook (not just this one) who only offer a handful of pictures of the dishes included in the cookbook and generally plop them in the middle of said cookbook and not next to recipe of it.

Hopefully, future editions of this cookbook will include more pictures.

[Jennifer Spiliakos · Rating 5 out of 5]

I miss cooking, so much. I've been busy/tired and unmotivated. This is the best cookbook I've picked up in some time, hoping it helps propel me forward.

[Elisabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

My new favorite go to cookbook. I've loved every recipe I've made since purchasing this. If you come into my store I will sell it to you along with A Gentleman in Moscow. I made the cover recipe and loved it! Many more to enjoy!!

[Cate · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed. I had hoped for authentic recipes, but what I found was versions of authentic recipes. for example - “ Kofte are Turkish-style meatballs that are usually grilled. This vegetarian version combines red lentils and bulgur ....”.

I hear a lot about plant based mediterranean diets that have less meat than other diets so I was expecting a good mix of meat and plant based recipes that are authentic, rather than versions of authentic.

I was also unfamiliar with some ingredients, such as anchovy paste. Not sure if this is lack of experience, or a cultural thing. Black eyed peas - again not sure if we can get them them here.

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book starts with a primer on the advantages of the Mediterranean Diet and then delves into recipes from Greece, Turkey, Italy, Spain Southern France and Morocco. There's a great variety here and I now have a desire to try charmoula, raj al hanout and more a great-sounding dish of sautéed chicken with roasted lemons and feta.

[Amy Reade · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had more meat and poultry recipes than I expected, especially for a way of eating that is based mostly on plants. That said, the recipes are easy to follow, contain mostly simple ingredients that are available in many American grocery stores, and there's a nice explanation of the Mediterranean diet in the first part of the book. I do wish the editors had included more photos.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pictures of recipes? No. Most are not pictured. :-(
Commentary on recipes? Yes.
Nutrition facts? Yes!
Recipe Style? Mediterranean, including parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Any keepers? A couple.

Such a shame there aren't more pictures. The recipes were short enough to not be intimidating.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book with simple and concise information. It’s all very logical and a style of lifestyle of eating that I am trying to adopt. Reading books like this and browsing the recipes is inspirational and motivational. While I would not make all of these recipes, there are quite a few that I would try.

[Ruthie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great intro to Mediterranean cooking and the Mediterranean diet in general. At the very beginning she gives a nice overview of food groups, spices, and cooking style. I tried several of the recipes and have liked all of them.

[Gloria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely laid out cookbook representing all of the Mediterranean countries. Most of the ingredients are easily accessible. The few recipes I tried were easy enough to make and really tasty. As expected, recipes are heavy on the veggies and olive oil, and light on meat.

[Espresso · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is user-friendly and a good way to dip your foot into the Mediterranean meal plan. It does not require a lot of specialized cooking gadgets and the recipes are simple and flavorful.

[Robert Giles · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great Soups

More of a soup and sandwich offering. I would have preferred more entrees. Good introductory book for lunch and light snacks.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has several excellent recipes and new ideas on how to combine well-known ingredients...plus, liberal use of olive oil. (Yum)

[S]

not enough pictures. it's a cookbook!

[Peggy Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

Great recipes that are simple and easy to do. There is great information for healthy living and good diet plans.

[Anu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good simple recipes I will actually use

[Jeanette Durkin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting cookbook filled with lots of recipes! I'll definitely be trying some of these recipes!

[Aprilleigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice presentation and an incredible selection of recipes. The first couple of chapters talk about what the Mediterranean diet is and why it's beneficial. They talk about characteristic foods and provide a two-week sample meal plan to get you started.

There's a little something for everyone in the recipes, and, unlike some of the Mediterranean diet cookbooks I've looked at, the recipes all seem appropriate. Naturally, they trend heavily to seafood and poultry, but there's also a small selection of red meat recipes (the Mediterranean diet limits red meat, but it's still part of it). Many recipes have tips for locating ingredients or appropriate substitutions, and dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian recipes are clearly marked.

[Christy Olesen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book does a good job describing the Mediterranean diet and it's benefits in a manageable and easy-to-read length. There are tons of recipes that look so good, I'm not sure where to start.