The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook is an inspired look at the exciting yet straightforward way of cooking that is common to the Mediterranean region.

Especially appealing in this hectic world, Mediterranean food relies on ingredients and ideas rather than fancy techniques or fussy garnishes, making it a simple and relaxing way to cook. With an emphasis on classic foolproof concepts that are open to experimentation, The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook provides a rich palate of recipes that even the novice cook will not shy away from trying.

There is an amazing diversity in the dishes offered, such as Chickpea and Linguine Soup; Baked Mussels; Meat and Artichoke Pie; Chicken Stuffed with Couscous; Pansotti with Walnut Sauce; and Baklava, making it ultimately appealing to any appetite. From Basic Recipes to Seafood dishes, from Soups to Breads and Pastries, this compilation of recipes covered the wide and varied region known as the Mediterranean. Enjoy!

Mediterranean recipes include:

Garlic Shrimp from Spain
Cuttlefish in Red Wine from Greece
Fresh Tuna Casserole from Malta
Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives from Morocco
Baked Lasagne with Meat Sauce from Italy
Casserole of Lamb and Beans from France
Peppers with Tomatoes and Eggs from Tunisia
Fattoush from Lebanon and Syria
Olive Bread from Cyprus
Baked Fillo Rolls from Turkey
Gazelle's Horns from Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia

Photographs by: Rowan Fotheringham