Modern Mediterranean Cooking: A Culinary Collection of Fresh Flavors

by Balashova, Elena

• ISBN13: 9781606521366
• ISBN10: 1606521365
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-10
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Summary

Those who enjoy the foods of the Mediterranean tend to live longer, healthier lives-and their meals are so delicious that they have no cause for complaints. This beautifully photographed book allows for anyone-no matter where you live-to enjoy the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Inside you'll find recipes for: Antipasti, Tapas, and Meze (Eggplant Rolls; Potato Feta Fritters; Bessara; Camembert Parcels; Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Basil; Tiropetes; Falafel) Breads (Potato Focaccia with Cherry Tomatoes; French Sourdough with Caramelized Onions; Pizza Capricciosa; Olive Ladder Bread; Mushroom Ciabatta) Soups (Gazpacho; Egg and Lemon Soup with Meatballs; Sweet Potato and Rosemary Soup; North African Fish Soup; Middle Eastern Soup w Beef, Rice, and Spinach) Pasta (Stortelli with Roasted Vegetables; Farfalle with Goat Cheese and Asparagus; Gnocchi Alla Romama; Penne with Melon) Grains (Rice with Peas and Pesto; Saffron and Chicken Risotto; Paella, Valencia-Style; Vegetable Couscous; Moroccan-Style Stuffed Mushrooms) Seafood (Bouillabaisse; Mussels with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Shrimp with Feta Cheese; Grilled Scallops with Orange Salsa; Fish Tagine with Raisins and Honey) Poultry (Coq au Vin; Spanish Chicken with Chorizo; Moroccan Lemon Chicken Kebabs; Butterflied Quail with Lemon and Sage; Chicken, Bell Pepper, Olive & Feta Pie) Veal, Pork, and Lamb (Veal Saltimbocca; Fried Veal Chops, Milanese-Style; Beef Carpaccio; Pork Apple Rolls; Lamb Stew with Butter Beans, Olives, & Risoni; Moussaka) Eggs (Spanish Omelet; Baked Parmesan Frittata; Simple French Omelet; Asparagus and Cheese Souffle Omelet; Crepes with Mushrooms; Zucchini and Feta Pie) Vegetables (Moroccan Beans; Fennel with Parmesan; Fava Beans with Pancetta; Artichokes Braised in White Wine; Eggplant Parmigiana; Ratatouille) Salads (Green Bean and Artichoke Salad; Celery Root Remoulade; Mozzarella with Olives & Caperberries; Greek Salad; Warm Butter Bean and Proscuitto Salad) Desserts (Almond Coil Cake; Crepes Suzette with Strawberries; Blueberries with Champagne Sabayon; Baklava; Banana Beignets; Tiramisu; Lemon Sorbet)