Mediterranean Vegetarian Cooking

by Paola Gavin

Paperback, 2005

Status

Call number

Vegetarian, Vegan -- GAV

Call number

Vegetarian, Vegan -- GAV

Publication

M. Evans and Company, Inc. (2005), Paperback, 288 pages

Description

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. The accompanying text provides profiles of each region, outlining the cultural and historical foundations of each country's culinary specialities.… (more)

Physical description

288 p.; 8.9 inches

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