| Brief Description: | Mediterranean Cookin draws upon recipes frm Spain, France, Italy, the Balkans, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. Each of these nations has a long and varied food tradition, and a every kind of dish has been presented, including soups and appetizers, vegetables and salads, fish and seafood, poultry and game, meat dishes, and wonderful desserts.
Faced with such an abundance of food, it is fortunate that medical opinion has endorsed the Mediterranean diet as very healthy. In particular, it is believed to be responsible for a low incidence of medical disorders such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke, as well as some digestive ailments. Now its possible to eat good food as an intrinsic part of an enjoyable and fulfilling lifestyle without endless worry about harmful consequences.
Excellent photography, colorful design, and easy to follow instructions complete a cookbook that will inspire its readers to sample the culinary delights of lands lapped by the waters of the Mediterranean and blessed by the sun. |
