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The Everything Healthy Mediterranean Cookbook: 300 fresh and simple recipes for better living
300 easy, healthy, and delicious Mediterranean recipes—many ready in 30 minutes or less—perfect for busy weeknights or just about any time!
Mediterranean cuisine is celebrated all over the world for its fresh, healthy ingredients, vibrant flavors, and complex recipes. Centering mostly around fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seafood, and lean meats, it’s no wonder it’s not just a fad diet. This easy cookbook has the step-by-step guidance you need to effortlessly incorporate this healthy lifestyle into your busy schedule.
Mediterranean cuisine is celebrated all over the world for its fresh, healthy ingredients, vibrant flavors, and complex recipes. Centering mostly around fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seafood, and lean meats, it’s no wonder it’s not just a fad diet. This easy cookbook has the step-by-step guidance you need to effortlessly incorporate this healthy lifestyle into your busy schedule.
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Published December 3, 2019
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The Everything Healthy Mediterranean Cookbook by Peter Minaki is a jam-packed book of essential Mediterranean recipes. This is a practical guide for anyone wanting to learn more about the Mediterranean diet. From tips on how to stock your pantry to traditional beverages, this book has it all.
The layout of the book is very organized and the recipes included are quite simple in nature. It is a perfect cookbook for a novice home chef to add to their collection. There are 300 recipes to choose from covering a variety of topics:
The Mediterranean Kitchen
Breakfast
Appetizers and Dips
Soups and Stews
Salads and Dressings
Pasta and Rice
Vegetable Main Dishes
Beef, Pork, and Lamb
Poultry
Fish and Seafood
Sweets, Desserts, and Beverages
❀ EASY TO SOURCE INGREDIENTS
What is most exciting about this recipe book is the fact that a lot of the ingredients are easy to source. Using common pantry items makes tackling some of the recipes less daunting. Also, the section at the beginning of the book gives tips on what basic items to have in your pantry for a successful Mediterranean diet.
The Greek Village Salad is a simple salad with very few ingredients, however it is really flavourful. Minaki seems to understand how to make the most out of simple ingredients to save time and bring out the flavour of the dish.
❀ A NICE STARTER COOKBOOK
While this book is a huge collection of many different Mediterranean dishes, the simple recipes may not be enough for those looking for a more involved dish. That being said, it is a nice starter for a collection. This is definitely one cookbook to check out if you are looking at trying this style of cooking
The Everything Healthy Mediterranean Cookbook by Peter Minaki is a jam-packed book of essential Mediterranean recipes. This is a practical guide for anyone wanting to learn more about the Mediterranean diet. From tips on how to stock your pantry to traditional beverages, this book has it all.
The layout of the book is very organized and the recipes included are quite simple in nature. It is a perfect cookbook for a novice home chef to add to their collection. There are 300 recipes to choose from covering a variety of topics:
The Mediterranean Kitchen
Breakfast
Appetizers and Dips
Soups and Stews
Salads and Dressings
Pasta and Rice
Vegetable Main Dishes
Beef, Pork, and Lamb
Poultry
Fish and Seafood
Sweets, Desserts, and Beverages
❀ EASY TO SOURCE INGREDIENTS
What is most exciting about this recipe book is the fact that a lot of the ingredients are easy to source. Using common pantry items makes tackling some of the recipes less daunting. Also, the section at the beginning of the book gives tips on what basic items to have in your pantry for a successful Mediterranean diet.
The Greek Village Salad is a simple salad with very few ingredients, however it is really flavourful. Minaki seems to understand how to make the most out of simple ingredients to save time and bring out the flavour of the dish.
❀ A NICE STARTER COOKBOOK
While this book is a huge collection of many different Mediterranean dishes, the simple recipes may not be enough for those looking for a more involved dish. That being said, it is a nice starter for a collection. This is definitely one cookbook to check out if you are looking at trying this style of cooking
November 16, 2019
Mediterranean food is my favorite food group. Lately, I've been trying to eat more of it and nudge my household that way, because: 1) I love it the most; 2) it's usually naturally or easy to make dairy-free and I have an animal dairy allergy; 3) spices are delicious; 4) infla-freaking-mmation, and 5) my body's immune system is being a mean little troll.
So, if I see a Mediterranean book, I'm picking it up right now, and while this wasn't my favorite, it's a good one to pick up to expand your recipe repertoire:
✓s: A big variety of recipes, a large number of recipes, nutritional information, a good organizational system, a decent variety of cooking methods, I'd agree that most of them are simple enough (and I'm lazy)
✘s: So very few pictures (which is a flaw for the Everything series), not that many recipes stood out to me (but maybe I'm jaded or just too distracted by the lack of pictures)
tl;dr: This is a good "big" cookbook for Mediterranean cooking, especially if you're trying to incorporate the diet into your lifestyle and a good resource, but I'm definitely filing it in the "buy for my library and not for me" pile.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for the free ARC, with no incentive or coercion on your parts!
So, if I see a Mediterranean book, I'm picking it up right now, and while this wasn't my favorite, it's a good one to pick up to expand your recipe repertoire:
✓s: A big variety of recipes, a large number of recipes, nutritional information, a good organizational system, a decent variety of cooking methods, I'd agree that most of them are simple enough (and I'm lazy)
✘s: So very few pictures (which is a flaw for the Everything series), not that many recipes stood out to me (but maybe I'm jaded or just too distracted by the lack of pictures)
tl;dr: This is a good "big" cookbook for Mediterranean cooking, especially if you're trying to incorporate the diet into your lifestyle and a good resource, but I'm definitely filing it in the "buy for my library and not for me" pile.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for the free ARC, with no incentive or coercion on your parts!
March 13, 2021
Will come back to this down the road when time permits. Good overall coverage of the Mediterranean eating style. Most recipes seem doable and a couple that we tried were quite good. Nice photos.
December 4, 2019
I literally...okay, not literally...devoured this book. I received an eARC of this lovely Mediterranean cookbook and sat right down after work and poured over the whole thing. It is terrific. I marked up recipe after recipe and bookmarked pages to go back and make my shopping list to get some of these ingredients to start cooking these wonderful recipes for myself and my family. So many things were appealing, its hard to even know where I want to begin.
The book is divided into an introduction section that gives an overview of what would be typically found in a Mediterranean kitchen as far as the staples, the equipment and the extras. There was also interesting information throughout the book about the Mediterranean diet and some of the history of the ingredients that are common in this style of cooking and their origins. This made the actual reading of the cookbook very enjoyable., aside from imagining each recipe as I read through it.
The other sections are the different types of foods: breakfast, appetizers, dips/sauces, Soups/Stews, Salads, Pastas, Meat/Poultry/Fish/Seafood and Desserts. There was something in every section that sounded great and doable to a family cook with no training other than my female relatives.
My only negative, that keeps me from rating this a 5 star is the limited pictures. For me, a great, over-the-top cookbook has as many photographs as possible. Those that are here are gorgeous and very well done.but also were not clearly labeled (this may have been an early edition problem).
Really well done and highly recommended. I will look for it when it comes out in physical copy.
Thanks for this edition to preview, this is a keeper!
#TheEverythingHealthyMediterraneanCookbook #Netgalley #AdamsMedia
The book is divided into an introduction section that gives an overview of what would be typically found in a Mediterranean kitchen as far as the staples, the equipment and the extras. There was also interesting information throughout the book about the Mediterranean diet and some of the history of the ingredients that are common in this style of cooking and their origins. This made the actual reading of the cookbook very enjoyable., aside from imagining each recipe as I read through it.
The other sections are the different types of foods: breakfast, appetizers, dips/sauces, Soups/Stews, Salads, Pastas, Meat/Poultry/Fish/Seafood and Desserts. There was something in every section that sounded great and doable to a family cook with no training other than my female relatives.
My only negative, that keeps me from rating this a 5 star is the limited pictures. For me, a great, over-the-top cookbook has as many photographs as possible. Those that are here are gorgeous and very well done.but also were not clearly labeled (this may have been an early edition problem).
Really well done and highly recommended. I will look for it when it comes out in physical copy.
Thanks for this edition to preview, this is a keeper!
#TheEverythingHealthyMediterraneanCookbook #Netgalley #AdamsMedia
December 6, 2019
I absolutely love Mediterranean cuisine so this book was a win for me. I found tons of delicious recipes. I did not like the suggestion of serving frozen ice cubes of olive oil with cold soup dishes (gross) but not being Terribly fond of cold soups it may just be me. Overall this cookbook has plenty of healthy recipes right up my alley and honestly its probably the best one on Mediterranean food I've read.
I really love that this book has recipes from several countries not just one specific region. So it covers all the bases to truly capture Mediterranean flavors.
There is something for everyone I honestly gave to say the fruit Stuffed French Toast and the Baked Eggs with Spinach and Cheese are both breakfast nirvana! And that's not even talking about the other delicious recipes in the book.
In love and I plan to use it often. I do wish it had more pictures but otherwise it is a homerun.
I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
I really love that this book has recipes from several countries not just one specific region. So it covers all the bases to truly capture Mediterranean flavors.
There is something for everyone I honestly gave to say the fruit Stuffed French Toast and the Baked Eggs with Spinach and Cheese are both breakfast nirvana! And that's not even talking about the other delicious recipes in the book.
In love and I plan to use it often. I do wish it had more pictures but otherwise it is a homerun.
I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
January 12, 2020
I have many Mediterranean diet cookbooks, but am always looking for new recipes. The Everything Healthy Mediterranean Cookbook is exactly that, gives a recipe for any meal, any time of the day. The recipes are for the most part simple and easy to fix. Many use combinations I had not thought of, yet are delicious. Most cookbooks do not have so many wonderful breakfast recipes. Then again who says they can only be for breakfast. In particular, I really liked the frittata and baklava French toast. Breakfast is only the beginning of yummy recipes. Only an extremely picky eater could not find something they liked in this book. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
November 6, 2019
I went gluten free this year and am always looking for recipes featuring fresh, healthy ingredients. This cookbook is full of recipes for those looking to incorporate natural, whole ingredients into their diet. The recipes range from meals to snacks, easy to complicated, stovetop to crockpot. The wide variety of recipes is sure to please every reader! Thank you to the publisher for the review copy in exchange for my honest review.
December 3, 2019
I am always interested in finding more healthy but easy-to-prepare recipes and this cookbook suits that need! I am especially looking forward to trying the Baklava oatmeal, Roasted Red Pepper Dip, and Warm Mushroom Salad.
Thank you, Adams Media and NetGalley!
Thank you, Adams Media and NetGalley!
April 17, 2023
Interesting Recipes -good for beginner
This book has some interesting recipes. They are good for people who are not familiar with the Mediterranean diet. Most of the ingredients are readily available although some may difficult to find in mostly rural areas. I have it 4 stars because some ingredients may be difficult to find.
This book has some interesting recipes. They are good for people who are not familiar with the Mediterranean diet. Most of the ingredients are readily available although some may difficult to find in mostly rural areas. I have it 4 stars because some ingredients may be difficult to find.
November 12, 2019
I'm very grateful to NetGalley for the advance copy of this book. I enjoyed looking at it. There is an awful lot of meat in here for a healthy mediterranean book, though, I think.
February 25, 2020
Easy recipe and interesting. I will be trying a lot of them.
July 21, 2022
A variety of recipes. I like that the nutrition facts are provided. I'll definitely be trying some of these recipes!
April 8, 2023
Yummy
The recipes are really Awesome, and the reading is great too. I highly recommend this book. I haven't tried all the recipes yet but can't wait.
The recipes are really Awesome, and the reading is great too. I highly recommend this book. I haven't tried all the recipes yet but can't wait.
December 11, 2019
This cookbook offers a fresh perspective on Mediterranean cuisines.
It includes items you will find in a Mediterranean kitchen such as olive oil, spices, and herbs such as parsley, rosemary, dill; dairy products: cheese, low-fat or non-fat Greek yoghurt. Other diet staples include beans, lentils, tomatoes, potatoes, and olives
The author recommends a list of kitchen equipment such as mortar and pestle, box grater, food processor.
This book offers a wide variety of recipes including breakfasts–Greek Yoghurt Smoothie, Gypsy’s Breakfast, Strapatsatha, Yoghurt Cheese and Fruit, Pastina and Egg.
For Appetizers and Dips: Olive Cheese Bread, Cheese Saganaki, Garlic Bread, Baba Ganoush, and Hummus.
Soups and Stews feature twists such as Cold Cucumber Soup, Tahini Soup, Seafood and Cilantro Soup, and Spanish Beef Stew
Salad and Dressings: Tuna Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts, Strawberry and Feta Salad, Cucumber and Dill Dressing
Pasta and Rice: Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta, Saffron Couscous, Sauerkraut Rice, and Greek-Style Rigatoni
In the Vegetable Main Dishes section, you will find mouthwatering dishes such as Grilled Halloumi Sandwiches, Ratatouille, Greek Pita, Pasta with Arugula and Brie.
The book also covers recipes such as Beef, Pork, and Lamb, Poultry, Fish, and Seafood.
There is a nice selection of sweets such as Greek Mess, Tiramisu, Lemon Coconut Ice Cream, Greek Coffee, Greek Summer Sangria, and Mastiha on the Rocks.
The recipes in this book are accompanied by serving size as well as nutritional content and a brief note about the recipe.
The book also includes US Metric conversions— volume conversions, Baking pan sizes, oven temperature conversions.
Thanks to the author, NetGalley, and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
It includes items you will find in a Mediterranean kitchen such as olive oil, spices, and herbs such as parsley, rosemary, dill; dairy products: cheese, low-fat or non-fat Greek yoghurt. Other diet staples include beans, lentils, tomatoes, potatoes, and olives
The author recommends a list of kitchen equipment such as mortar and pestle, box grater, food processor.
This book offers a wide variety of recipes including breakfasts–Greek Yoghurt Smoothie, Gypsy’s Breakfast, Strapatsatha, Yoghurt Cheese and Fruit, Pastina and Egg.
For Appetizers and Dips: Olive Cheese Bread, Cheese Saganaki, Garlic Bread, Baba Ganoush, and Hummus.
Soups and Stews feature twists such as Cold Cucumber Soup, Tahini Soup, Seafood and Cilantro Soup, and Spanish Beef Stew
Salad and Dressings: Tuna Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts, Strawberry and Feta Salad, Cucumber and Dill Dressing
Pasta and Rice: Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta, Saffron Couscous, Sauerkraut Rice, and Greek-Style Rigatoni
In the Vegetable Main Dishes section, you will find mouthwatering dishes such as Grilled Halloumi Sandwiches, Ratatouille, Greek Pita, Pasta with Arugula and Brie.
The book also covers recipes such as Beef, Pork, and Lamb, Poultry, Fish, and Seafood.
There is a nice selection of sweets such as Greek Mess, Tiramisu, Lemon Coconut Ice Cream, Greek Coffee, Greek Summer Sangria, and Mastiha on the Rocks.
The recipes in this book are accompanied by serving size as well as nutritional content and a brief note about the recipe.
The book also includes US Metric conversions— volume conversions, Baking pan sizes, oven temperature conversions.
Thanks to the author, NetGalley, and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 3, 2020
I'm fairly new to Mediterranean cuisine. I've had a few great meals in restaurants and was eager to to find a cookbook that would be easy to follow. This cookbook is fairly easy to follow. I read the electronic book and there were a couple of issues with the formatting. There could have been a couple of spaces to separate the recopes a little more. Honestly, a lot of the recipes are not what my family would even try. I'm sure there are a lot of people who would get more out of this cook than I did. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion.
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