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The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: 101 Easy, Flavorful Recipes for Lifelong Health
Discover how easy it is to adopt a Mediterranean diet!
Indulge in healthy, home-cooked meals every night of the week, courtesy of The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook. With this book in hand, you’ll discover the guiding principles of the Mediterranean diet, its most essential ingredients, and all the potential health benefits—like lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease to help maintain a healthy body for life.
Delicious everyday meals—Whether you want to start the day with a hearty breakfast or wind down with a delectable dinner, you’ll find nourishing recipes like avocado toast, quick honey nut granola, and mushroom-barley soup.
Beginner-friendly instructions—These recipes range from super simple to more in-depth, but step-by-step guidance makes them manageable for home cooks of any skill level in approximately 30 minutes.
Something for everyone—This Mediterranean cookbook features limited photos, making room for more than 100 tasty recipes, so you’re sure to find options the whole family will enjoy!
Embrace healthier eating habits today with these homemade Mediterranean favorites.
Indulge in healthy, home-cooked meals every night of the week, courtesy of The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook. With this book in hand, you’ll discover the guiding principles of the Mediterranean diet, its most essential ingredients, and all the potential health benefits—like lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease to help maintain a healthy body for life.
Delicious everyday meals—Whether you want to start the day with a hearty breakfast or wind down with a delectable dinner, you’ll find nourishing recipes like avocado toast, quick honey nut granola, and mushroom-barley soup.
Beginner-friendly instructions—These recipes range from super simple to more in-depth, but step-by-step guidance makes them manageable for home cooks of any skill level in approximately 30 minutes.
Something for everyone—This Mediterranean cookbook features limited photos, making room for more than 100 tasty recipes, so you’re sure to find options the whole family will enjoy!
Embrace healthier eating habits today with these homemade Mediterranean favorites.
208 pages, Paperback
Published October 30, 2018
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May 3, 2020
I have to say I am really surprised by the 1 star and less than 4 star reviews. I like this cookbook. I really only bought it because despite working out 5 days a week, drinking water all day long, and eating healthy, my blood pressure and cholesterol will NOT stay down. I felt better eating this way almost immediately, noticed lower heart rate, and less tummy troubles too. I am an RN and I know how to eat well and healthy, but living in the Southeast (I am a native), I had gotten into some bad eating habits due to long work hours, long commute and really not feeling like cooking after being on the road an hour and working anywhere from 9-10 hours daily. And I do like to eat! The only reason I took off one star was due to lack of pictures in this book, which may put some folks off (lack of pictures doesn't bother me, reminds me of "The Joy of Cooking" book which I love as well). I can make these recipes in under 30" and it doesn't call for any weird ingredients like pomegranate molasses and sumac (that's a weed where I am from!). While those things might be nice? I don't eat them on a regular basis. I am willing to eat figs, olives, oven roasted grapes, and homemade granola and can find the ingredients for recipes in this book in my local Publix or Ingles markets. Also they take into account that not everyone has money to buy expensive fresh, organic veggies or time to cook and soak dried beans, even in the crock pot. As long as the beans/veggies are frozen or canned and no salt, they are ok w/ that. Also the recipes are clear language and simple to follow. I also veer off on my own and sub my own ingredients for things that I don't like. For example: I am not a fan of goat cheese and one of the breakfast recipes called for it. I subbed low moisture skim milk mozzarella and it was great! So you can start to think of ways to cook more healthy using ingredients YOU like and sub them in, or come up with your own recipes. Gets you thinking along the right lines so you can cook & eat healthier and be healthier. Again I like this book, but if you want big colorful pictures and more of what the food will look like this book is not for you. Check it out at the library before buying to make sure you like it, but I got a sample on Amazon Kindle and liked it so much I bought it! :)
August 31, 2021
Great cookbook with great photos and recipes! I was thinking it would have been great to just have 30 minute meals with 5 ingredients or less, but a lot of the recipes included do have that, you just have to dig around. Also, I love that the book tells you up front if something is gluten, nut, etc. free.
The staples of this diet seem to just be fish, olive oil, nuts, olives, thyme, mint, eggs, bell peppers, kosher salt, etc. Nothing too out there or expensive except for the cost of the fish I think.
The staples of this diet seem to just be fish, olive oil, nuts, olives, thyme, mint, eggs, bell peppers, kosher salt, etc. Nothing too out there or expensive except for the cost of the fish I think.
April 6, 2025
My goal was to cook my way through this cookbook in my own Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen style cooking challenge, but I got lazy after making 55 out of 101 recipes. Sometimes life gets in the way, and we fall back into our old habits. When I continue with the cookbook, I'll update my review.
This is a great cookbook for anyone who's trying to get back into healthy eating, and they want simple, delicious recipes. I definitely found some that I will absolutely make again, and I'm sure there are more that I have yet to make, but one day I will.
Here are some of my favorites:
1. Lemony garlic hummus
2. Lentil sloppy joes
3. Moroccan meatballs
4. Orange and garlic shrimp
5. Dill salmon salad wraps
6. Gorgonzola sweet potato burgers
7. Roasted vegetable panini
8. Fig-pecan energy bites
9. Roasted red pepper chicken with garlic hummus
10. Sicilian kale and tuna bowl
Those are some of the recipes that I rated "excellent", but there were many that I rated "very good". It's worth buying. Highly recommended.
This is a great cookbook for anyone who's trying to get back into healthy eating, and they want simple, delicious recipes. I definitely found some that I will absolutely make again, and I'm sure there are more that I have yet to make, but one day I will.
Here are some of my favorites:
1. Lemony garlic hummus
2. Lentil sloppy joes
3. Moroccan meatballs
4. Orange and garlic shrimp
5. Dill salmon salad wraps
6. Gorgonzola sweet potato burgers
7. Roasted vegetable panini
8. Fig-pecan energy bites
9. Roasted red pepper chicken with garlic hummus
10. Sicilian kale and tuna bowl
Those are some of the recipes that I rated "excellent", but there were many that I rated "very good". It's worth buying. Highly recommended.
November 3, 2018
If you have heard anything about the Mediterranean eating lifestyle and are curious to learn more, this is a great resource. After a chapter that discusses health benefits, the Mediterranean food pyramid, guiding principles and stocking the kitchen with pantry and fresh ingredients, basic tools are covered and then it is on to the recipes.
There are 11 sections that cover everything from Breakfast, to Salads and Soups, Vegetable Main Dishes, Meats, Desserts, and so much more. Each food section highlights 10-12 different recipes, so there are many, many choices. Each recipe also has nutritional information, as well as preparation and cook times, and either an ingredient or preparation tip. There is a picture of one recipe from each section, and though I personally would have liked more, this seems to be a trend with several of the cookbooks I have recently read(I am assuming it must be related the cost of printing/shipping/etc.).
So, on to the recipes. I have to say honestly I am not a lover of fish, but I do enjoy seafood and made the Orange and Garlic Shrimp. 8 ingredients, 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes to cook. Very tasty and I will be trying the ingredient tip and using lime zest instead of orange zest next time.
Baked Ricotta and Pears was a surprisingly good recipe from the Breakfast section. I like pears, but I never gave much thought to serve them any other way than “here's a pear”.This was creamy and warm and a really good addition to Sunday brunch.
With the holidays approaching, I decided to try the Honey-Cherry Walnut Brownies since my father who doesn't really believe in healthy eating(IE the Golden Arches know his name) is slow to adapt to any type of food change. These were lighter with less sugar and I took them over to his house as a Halloween treat and he loved them as much as his store-bought brownies. I will make them again for the holidays as well as many more of these delicious sounding recipes.
A really nice addition to my cookbook shelf.
I received an ARC from Rockridge Press through Callisto Publisher's Club.
There are 11 sections that cover everything from Breakfast, to Salads and Soups, Vegetable Main Dishes, Meats, Desserts, and so much more. Each food section highlights 10-12 different recipes, so there are many, many choices. Each recipe also has nutritional information, as well as preparation and cook times, and either an ingredient or preparation tip. There is a picture of one recipe from each section, and though I personally would have liked more, this seems to be a trend with several of the cookbooks I have recently read(I am assuming it must be related the cost of printing/shipping/etc.).
So, on to the recipes. I have to say honestly I am not a lover of fish, but I do enjoy seafood and made the Orange and Garlic Shrimp. 8 ingredients, 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes to cook. Very tasty and I will be trying the ingredient tip and using lime zest instead of orange zest next time.
Baked Ricotta and Pears was a surprisingly good recipe from the Breakfast section. I like pears, but I never gave much thought to serve them any other way than “here's a pear”.This was creamy and warm and a really good addition to Sunday brunch.
With the holidays approaching, I decided to try the Honey-Cherry Walnut Brownies since my father who doesn't really believe in healthy eating(IE the Golden Arches know his name) is slow to adapt to any type of food change. These were lighter with less sugar and I took them over to his house as a Halloween treat and he loved them as much as his store-bought brownies. I will make them again for the holidays as well as many more of these delicious sounding recipes.
A really nice addition to my cookbook shelf.
I received an ARC from Rockridge Press through Callisto Publisher's Club.
January 30, 2020
Made some good recipes out of here!
February 3, 2022
I saw this cookbook on Kindle Unlimited and, since I’m a member, I took a look.
As advertised, the recipes are quick to make. Most seem to use ingredients that I would have already around my house (plain yogurt, lemon, the usual veggies, chickpeas, vinegars, honey). I would, however, need to purchase fresh herbs (parsley, basil). They just don’t keep well in the refrigerator, so I get them on an as needed basis.
The sticker on the cover promises “101 Easy, Flavorful Recipes for Lifelong Health”. It is authored by 2 RDNs (Registered Dietician Nutritionists-I had to look it up too!). The cookbook is divided into 12 sections: Breakfast, Snacks, Soups and Salads, Beans and Rice and Grains, Sandwiches and Wraps, Pizza and Pasta, Fish and Seafood, Vegetable Main Dishes, Chicken, Meat and Desserts. For newbies (or someone like me, who seems to be memory challenged these days), the book even offers a conversion table.
My only complaint is that not every recipe has a photo to go with it. However, I liked the cookbook enough that I bought a copy for myself and am thinking of giving one to my 30 y/o. Here’s to healthier cooking with new, fresher recipes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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As advertised, the recipes are quick to make. Most seem to use ingredients that I would have already around my house (plain yogurt, lemon, the usual veggies, chickpeas, vinegars, honey). I would, however, need to purchase fresh herbs (parsley, basil). They just don’t keep well in the refrigerator, so I get them on an as needed basis.
The sticker on the cover promises “101 Easy, Flavorful Recipes for Lifelong Health”. It is authored by 2 RDNs (Registered Dietician Nutritionists-I had to look it up too!). The cookbook is divided into 12 sections: Breakfast, Snacks, Soups and Salads, Beans and Rice and Grains, Sandwiches and Wraps, Pizza and Pasta, Fish and Seafood, Vegetable Main Dishes, Chicken, Meat and Desserts. For newbies (or someone like me, who seems to be memory challenged these days), the book even offers a conversion table.
My only complaint is that not every recipe has a photo to go with it. However, I liked the cookbook enough that I bought a copy for myself and am thinking of giving one to my 30 y/o. Here’s to healthier cooking with new, fresher recipes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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August 6, 2021
Many interesting recipes
I found several recipes to try. Several that I will make substitutions to ingredients. The recipes do not have ingredients that are readily available in your pantry if you are new to the Mediterranean diet. Or otherwise. I don't like to buy products that I will only use 1 teaspoon or tablespoon. The fact that there are not any photos of the recipes does not bother me. You can imagine how lovely the meals look!!
I found several recipes to try. Several that I will make substitutions to ingredients. The recipes do not have ingredients that are readily available in your pantry if you are new to the Mediterranean diet. Or otherwise. I don't like to buy products that I will only use 1 teaspoon or tablespoon. The fact that there are not any photos of the recipes does not bother me. You can imagine how lovely the meals look!!
March 22, 2024
This is a great cookbook for beginner chefs and people who are constant on the run or have long work hours! Each recipe really only takes 30 minutes or so to make, and I’m honestly impressed with how diverse and delicious are the recipes I’ve made so far have been. I docked one start only because there are hardly any images in the book of some of the recipes, but that’s my only complaint. Highly recommend this cookbook!
July 22, 2022
tons of great recipes
Tons, I mean tons, of great recipes!! Delicious. Great explanation of Mediterranean lifestyle/diet too. Would recommend this book for beginners and those experienced in the Mediterranean lifestyle too.
Tons, I mean tons, of great recipes!! Delicious. Great explanation of Mediterranean lifestyle/diet too. Would recommend this book for beginners and those experienced in the Mediterranean lifestyle too.
July 17, 2021
Lots of good recipes
After reading through this cookbook, I have marked over a dozen recipes I want to try. I admit I have not tried any of them yet, but I appreciate the time the authors took to make sure meals could come together quickly. While I love cooking, I have such a busy lifestyle, I need something that is healthy and fast.
After reading through this cookbook, I have marked over a dozen recipes I want to try. I admit I have not tried any of them yet, but I appreciate the time the authors took to make sure meals could come together quickly. While I love cooking, I have such a busy lifestyle, I need something that is healthy and fast.
May 24, 2021
I broke down and bought the paperback cookbook. It did not disappoint. There were several meals or dishes that sounded appealing and the few that I've tried so far have been delicious. 😋 If you want to try the Mediterranean eating style, this is a great place to start!
February 9, 2023
What a great cookbook! The recipes are fast, healthy, and do not include a lot of expensive ingredients. I have already made five dishes and it will definitely be one of my go-to cookbooks in the future. Highly recommend 😀
April 2, 2023
Unbelievable!
I have at least 100 cookbooks-yeah, I'm old school- and mostly I just enjoy reading them. Not so this book! At least 3/4 of these recipes are regular fare on our table. Simple, healthy, and most of all, DELICIOUS!
I have at least 100 cookbooks-yeah, I'm old school- and mostly I just enjoy reading them. Not so this book! At least 3/4 of these recipes are regular fare on our table. Simple, healthy, and most of all, DELICIOUS!
July 28, 2023
This book has some really great recipes. My family and I are just starting our Mediterranean diet journey so having an easy to follow guide is essential. The ingredients also don't break the bank which is important.
November 30, 2019
Healthy and delicious!!! 5 Stars😊
January 3, 2020
Very helpful and informative. Limiting in recipe choices. Needs more versatility and create choices.
August 30, 2020
Meh. Not sure why I didn't like this one, but I just didn't. Recipes seem completely uninspiring.
September 6, 2020
Great starting point
Recipes are not complicated and taste great. It gives a good general overview of the Mediterranean Diet. We made many of the recipes and enjoyed them.
Recipes are not complicated and taste great. It gives a good general overview of the Mediterranean Diet. We made many of the recipes and enjoyed them.
November 19, 2020
Healthy and tasty
Great recipes that will be great for you. Eat more veggies! Can’t wait to make these more often. Thank you!
Great recipes that will be great for you. Eat more veggies! Can’t wait to make these more often. Thank you!
November 22, 2020
Really excited to cook these recipes :)
March 29, 2021
Great Book
All the recipes were easy and could be prepared by a home cook. The recipes jump off the page as just good food that happens to be healthy.
All the recipes were easy and could be prepared by a home cook. The recipes jump off the page as just good food that happens to be healthy.
April 21, 2021
Lots of very good recipes. Lacks photos of finished dishes. >weeps<
December 11, 2021
Nice recipes.. Easy to read
March 2, 2022
I read the beginning chapters and found the information succinct and helpful. I marked SO many recipes to try!! I plan to use 2-3 every week until I get through all the ones I marked.
January 15, 2023
Approachable
Easy
Family-friendly
Tasty!!
Easy
Family-friendly
Tasty!!
January 22, 2023
Helpful info in the intro! Some great recipes I’m excited to try!
August 7, 2023
some good recipes in short time.
October 2, 2023
Good, healthy, simple recipes.
October 19, 2023
3.5
Easy recipes, good ideas
Easy recipes, good ideas
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