This cookbook is beautifully made and definitely wets your appetite.
The book is clearly structured in seven chapters that each deal with a different topic. The first one is about a general overview of mediterranean cuisine, all the other ones focus on certain dishes like "Salads and soups" or "Gathering dishes".
Every recipe starts with a short comment by the author. The list of ingredients is clear. So are the instructions. Some pages contain little extra notes or explanations. While the photos of the dishes are beautiful, there are several recipes without any picture. I found that disappointing and wondered why that was the case.
One thing to be aware of is that the title is misleading. When I read "mediterranean", I understood that the book would contain recipes from all different parts of the Mediterranean region. But this is not the case. The author explains in the beginning of the book that she lived in Italy for a while and that is where the (inspiration for the) dishes mostly comes from. I think another title would have been more appropriate here.

Very nice Mediterranean recipes that are easy but filling and homily.
It's a great mixture of all mediterran areas and a nice mixture of better known but always worth making recipes.
If you want a nice book that combines all greatest hits of the Mediterranean kitchens?
This is the book.

This is an excellent cookbook. Full of great recipes along with simple hacks to make you an even better cook from easy homemade breadcrumbs to infused oils.

This book has snacks, cocktails, soups, salads, beans & grains, pastas (full of veggies), main dishes and desserts. I especially loved all of the risotto options.

Like any great cookbook, this one is full of beautiful photos. Artfully done and mouth watering.

Thank you Quarto Publishing Group – Harvard Common Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very *cookable* collection of recipes. Covid era cooking seems to be an endless parade of meal preparation in my house. (Is it dinner time again???) I’ve been on the lookout for meals that will excite late summer heat-weary palates. Sheela Prakash’s new book has me happily bookmarking options that are just enough different from my usual meals while still feeling comfortably familiar. Last week’s menu plan included “Crazy Water Salmon,” (Acqua Pazza in Italian), “Braised Eggplant with Harissa,” and "Steak Tagliata with Arugula and Parmesan.” All three were big hits, and all came together in well under an hour.

The recipes remind me of my falling-apart copy of the New York Times 60 Minute Gourmet. I could open that book to nearly any page and happily cook dinner from it. While it feels slightly dated now, many of those recipes became auto-pilot meals for our family, adjusted and lightened slightly over the years.

Few recipes in the book are wildly innovative. I don’t need to be given a recipe for vinaigrette, and my version of spaghetti and meatballs won’t get pushed out of my recipe box. But there is enough here that will hopefully have you going back into the kitchen (yet again) with new-found interest.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Every Mediterranean dish that I have tried, I have loved, so when I saw Mediterranean Every Day I snatched it up as quickly as I could! I was not disappointed! I found so many new recipes that I cannot wait to try!

Mediterranean Every Day started off with explaining what the Mediterranean diet consists of. It included a list of kitchen staples and included recipes for homemade versions of some of the more advanced kitchen staples, like pesto and vinaigrette. The sections were interesting because they weren’t broken into traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner. One section was based on the number of ingredients in each recipe. While another section was simply pastas and grains.

Everything looked and sounded delicious, but I honestly can’t wait to try all of the desserts! I mean, rose soaked peaches?!? Come on!!!

All in all, I would recommend this one for anybody, because if you haven’t tried Mediterranean food, you should and if you have but don’t like it, you’re wrong! Just kidding, but you should definitely give it another shot!

Mediterranean Every Day by Sheela Prakash
Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel Good Food

Gorgeous, easy to read, simple recipes with ingredients I can find easily where I live made this a delight to peruse today. I found my mouth watering and my fingers itching to get into the kitchen and create. The fact that I live in a small village in Lebanon and often cannot find the ingredients in recipes made this book one that I would gladly pick up and add to my cookbook shelf.

What I liked:
* The backstory to the creation of the book
* The simple to understand and follow recipes
* The availability of ingredients where I live
* That there are vegan and vegetarian recipes included
* That I wanted to immediately start cooking
* The section with three or fewer ingredient recipes for snacks and cocktails
* The idea that any of these recipes would work well for family or as food for entertaining guests
* The variations on recipes that allows the cook to play and create themselves
* And, more

What I did not like: That it is too hot to go into the kitchen right now and bake one or two of the items lingering in my mind.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group – Harvard Common Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

Inspiring Mediterranean Cookbook

Having grown up in California, I've always had an interest in Italian and other Mediterranean foods. This is a fantastic cookbook with all sorts of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Even though the author is a registered dietitian, this is not a “Mediterranean diet” book. As the author states, she doesn't believe in diets, per se. As the title suggests, most recipes are simple enough to make any night of the week, though a few more complex ones would take more time. While not specifically vegetarian, this cookbook has many vegetarian recipes—as most Mediterranean cookbooks do—or ones that could be easily adapted to vegetarian by leaving off or substituting the small amount of meat in some recipes. Every recipe has a photo, though not every photo is of the finished dish. Sometimes, the picture is the recipe ingredients. The pictures are well lit, lush, and beautiful—and certainly get you thinking about going into the kitchen and whipping up some of the dishes. Before getting to the recipes, the author talks briefly about her take on Mediterranean-style eating and pantry staples, which are actually fewer than you might imagine. She gives some basic recipes, like for roasted garlic or any-herb pesto, before diving into recipe chapters: three-ingredient snacks and drinks, soups and salads, greens and beans, pastas, gathering dishes (main dishes, sometimes for a crowd), and desserts. I was certainly struck with the simplicity of many of the recipes, which I appreciate. The older I've gotten, the less I like to prepare and clean up! Some flavor combinations sound amazing but are so simple to put together. The cookbook is not only for the peak-of-summer and fall vegetables (though she provides some recipes for those happy garden times). The author also uses canned vegetables and beans for some recipes, putting them in reach almost any time of the year. If you enjoy Mediterranean eating and cooking as I do, you will most likely enjoy this beautiful and tasty-looking collection of recipes.

I love mediterranean cuisine, and so I had to try the book. I already do the every herb pesto and the chili oil, but I'm going to add the vinaigrette and the herb infused honey (that sounds yum). Of the main recipes, the ones I'm most interested in are the shawarma spiced halloumi, and the rose soaked peaches.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

This was a good cookbook once I could get into it. I had a lot of issues viewing it on my computer but it finally worked on my phone. Lots of good recipes and seasoning tricks that I look forward to trying out in the future.
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this cookbook! The recipes are healthy, simple yet delicious. There is a great variety of recipes and many of them would be perfect for everyday meals however are also elegant enough for special occasions. I especially look forward to preparing the Herby Ricotta, Fig in a Pig, Nicoise Salad, Hot Smoked Salmon Greek Salad, Spicy Broccoli Rabe and Chickpea Skillet, and Tahini Truffles.

Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley, for a digital ARC!

I really enjoyed this cookbook. I use the herb infused honey and everyday vinaigrette on EVERYTHING. Worth it for those two recipes alone. The no cook summer tomato pasta was a great way to use up all the tomatoes from our garden. The caramelized mushroom pasta with crispy prosciutto was so tasty. The dessert chapter is full of easy recipes.

I received this as an ARC in return for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for allowing me to read this title.

This is a glorious cookbook with fantastic accompanying photos which really make you want to try every recipe in the book. There is a wide range of recipes, including some exciting vegetarian options, and you will be sure to find something suitable for all occasions. I liked that the recipes were straightforward to follow and gave a range of measurements, so whether you prefer cups and spoons or weighing your ingredients, you will not find this book difficult to use.
There are some really unusual recipes that i can't wait to try: 'Eggs in Purgatory' and 'Tahini Truffles,' particularly! I also like the little anecdotes/culinary lessons along the way; for example, the story about the ingredient farro, which I had never heard of before reading this book.
This is a great addition to anyone's kitchen shelf!

Mediterranean Every Day is a clear, well written and easy to follow cook book. The recipes are for the main part classics that the author has put her own twist on. The inclusion of measurements in both cups and g is welcome as it makes the recipes easy to follow and the introduction to each recipe gives you a good idea of what to expect from the recipe plus useful hints to help make the dish better.

If you already have an extensive Italian / Mediterranean cook book collection this book may not have any surprises for you, but if you are just starting to explore this cuisine then it is a good place to start.

I was given a copy of Mediterranean Every Day by NetGalley and the publishers in return for an unbiased review.

I loved reading this book - a very American perspective on Mediterranean cooking which I enjoyed - and I'm looking forward to cooking more from the book. The Raspberry Ricotta Gratin was wonderful.

I'll be featuring Mediterranean Every Day as my cookbook of the month in next months newsletter ( http://eepurl.com/pa7gv) with a possible feature also on my main site (rachelphipps.com) depending on how the rest of the recipes go!

Sophia Loren — “Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.”

I skimmed through the 75+ scrumptious recipes and gazed at the beautiful color photos and thought, “This is the cookbook of my dreams!”

I adore the essence of Mediterranean meals: Bread, pasta, olive oil, fruits, veggies, salads, soups, nuts, and legumes. Top that off with Honeyed Prosecco and a dessert of Roasted Figs with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt (two of the recipes) and you have heaven! Plus this way of eating is supposed to produce riotous good health.

You’ll also learn the basics of Mediterranean cooking, how to stock your pantry, and how to plan a menu for one or an entire party. Can’t wait to start cooking! Now where’s that Prosecco?

5 of 5 Stars

Pub Date 01 Sep 2020

Mille grazie to the author, Quarto Publishing Group - Harvard Common Press, and NetGalley for the early copy. Opinions are mine.

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A gorgeous enticing recipe book.The pictures are so mouthwatering so wish they would jump off the page. There is a wide variety of recipes for all tastes and abilities. I can't wait to work my way through this and tantalise my tastebuds.

This is a lovely cookbook with beautiful pictures and simple recipes that any cook can attempt. The first chapters include a short introduction to the Mediterranean diet (which, I do wish was longer and more in-depth) and covers recommended pantry items. Prakash keeps the recipes simple and easy to follow with brand recommendations where necessary. There are recipes to suit every taste, including several "bread-y" items like flatbread and cake that are naturally gluten-free. No nutritional information on the recipes was given, which is a miss, if I'm honest.

Mediterranean Every Day has simple and delicious recipes with fantastic colorful photos. I found several recipes I just love and I highly recommend the Mixed Melon and Prosciutto Caprese. I would never have thought to combine the fruit with Prosciutto and this recipe will be a delight for many years to come it is refreshing and delicious. I love the cookbook and I highly recommend it!

I received this book from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group- Harvard Common Press for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGallery for the digital review copy!

Mediterranean Every Day is a beautiful cookbook featuring recipes that follow the guidelines of the Mediterranean diet, which is supposed to be the healthiest in the world. Some recipes actually from the Mediterranean region and some are new takes on favorite dishes. In that respect, I would say this book is more about learning to cook within the Mediterranean diet than cooking traditional foods from Mediterranean countries. The author, Sheela Prakash, is a dietician and editor at Kitchn, who has traveled extensively abroad: this added something special to her recipes and descriptions - they are the perfect mix of insider knowledge about the health benefits of certain foods and local secrets.

As for the recipes, Prakash keeps her ingredient list and directions fairly simple. The recipes are not meant to be overly time-consuming or intimidating. At the beginning of the cookbook, she offers some suggestions for kitchen staples, but also acknowledges that it's possible to be flexible with the ingredients you end up using. For example, all-purpose flour, almond flour, and chickpea flour are listed as baking staples, but it is possible to substitute one for another in a recipe if you don't have it on hand. Being able to experiment is a fun part of cooking and this is also a tenant of Mediterranean cultures: being relaxed and flexible while cooking and sharing your meals with others. Also, I had a lot of the basic ingredients on hand, so even though there are some unique items on her ingredient lists, there are still many recipes I could make based on what I had in my cupboards.

I am most looking forward to trying the Chickpea Flatbread with Whipped Feta and Marinated Tomatoes, all four seasonal risottos (my favorite dish!), Eggs in Purgatory (the Italian version of shakshuka), and the Almond Apricot Clafoutis.

I am not sure this would become my "go-to" cookbook, but there is a variety of unique recipes that I haven't found anywhere else, so that is what makes this cookbook different than others I would choose. Also, most of these recipes are, or can be adapted, to be gluten free. One thing that was missing, especially considering the background of the author and the type of diet, is the nutrition information, as I think that many readers who pick up this book are interested in its nutritional aspect.

This is a really great Mediterranean cookbook with delicious and healthy looking recipes. The layout and photographs are attractive and there’s plenty variety with easy to find ingredients .

Thank you Netgalley/Quarto/Harvard Common Press for my ARC.