New American Cuisine for Todays Family: Fresh Ideas to Prepare Healthy Mediterranean Meals in Under 30 Minutes

by Lisa Akoury-Ross

This book offers great cooking tips for today's busy family. Based on traditional Mediterranean meals, Lisa Akoury-Ross modifies these great dishes into time condensed prep times so you can get a healthy and nutritious meal on the table in under 30 minutes. A working mother of her own, she has learned how to create just one meal to satisfy the personal tastes of each of her children. Every parent with a picky eater in the family would love to find out how to make just one meal for everybody. She'll give you ideas on how to enjoy the wonderful flavors of the Mediterranean diet, while still satisfying young palettes. There are tips on what non-perishable foods you should keep on hand in your pantry or freezer, and what main courses go well with side dishes that take less than 5 minutes to prepare. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the ALS Foundation, Greater Bay Area, California in honor of her late cousin, Leonard Tomasini.

100 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jayne]

This cookbook is an excellent resource for mothers who find themselves with limited time, but still want to prepare delicious and nutritious meals for their families. The recipes in this book are kid friendly, but will also appeal to adults, thus eliminating the need to prepare separate dishes for children and adults. The directions are easy to follow and all the ingredients are readily available at local supermarkets. Best of all, the foods are delicious and can be on the table in about half an hour or less. Many of the recipes have a Mediterranean flair, but are simple enough to prepare that even the beginning cook will find it a cinch to follow this guide.

[Michele Hallahan]

I love this cookbook because it's not overwhelming! The recipes are easy and quick which is essential for me as a working mother. I've made the minestrone soup many times and my 3 1/2 year old son loves it. I've made the beef and turkey meatballs with marinara sauce also many times and it always comes out delicious. I used to just guess at making sauce and meatballs but with these recipes right in front of me, I don't forget ingredients or measurements so the meals are consistently great. I simply don't have the time for Julia Child's recipes but I DO have the time for New American Cuisine for Today's Family recipes.

Michele Hallahan

[Anna Akoury]

I have so enjoyed this cook book. It is user friendly. The
recipes are healthy, easy to prepare, and different. I especially
love making the Minestrone Soup. Thank you for creating such a
great cook book for so many busy people. Anna

[Lisa Akoury-Ross]

This is my first published Mediterranean cookbook. I'm very proud of it and would like to share some of my favorite recipes with those who enjoy quick and healthy Mediterranean dishes.