Ben has this incredible way of immersing you into places you’ve never been and fall in love with the food, people, culture and customs.

Mediterra is no different to the absolute enjoyment reading Sicilia and Moorish brought me.

Ben writes love letter to the places he discusses through his books, always giving you insights to cultures, customs and history of these vibrant and rich countries and cuisines.

Always a joy to read and experience his books.

His recipes are easy to follow and wonderfully balanced.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Bloomsbury USA, Bloomsbury Publishing and Ben Tish for giving me this ARC of Mediterra.

Ben Tish is hands down one of my favourite chefs, cookbook authors and food writers.

It was truly a pleasure to read.

The Mediterranean has my whole heart and I can’t wait to one day experience it in person. There is so much beauty and a bountiful selection of wonderful eats 💖 This book perfectly captures it all.

Beautiful cookbook. I wish there were more photos, it’s hard to picture what the recipe will look like or if it looks appetizing without photos. The recipes that do have photography have very beautiful photos. The recipes are divided in four categories:
Northern shore: Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and Greece.
Eastern shores: Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Egypt.
Northern shores: Tunisia ,Algeria and Morocco
Islands: Crete, Sicily and Sardinia.
Lovely recipes to try. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

Honestly, this book is great. It escapes from the trap of Mediterranean cookbooks being health-based and only about a few select (mostly White) parts of the region. Tish sets out an appealing survey of his research and travels. In addition to being an accomplished chef, his writing skills are above average. There’s much more pastry work than I would’ve personally expected, which will appeal to some ambitious cooks. The only reason this book isn’t getting 5*s right now is there aren’t enough photographs, especially of more complicated dishes. I’m hoping I got an incomplete copy, and that more photos will be forthcoming.

I loved the recipes, the description, and the very easy-to-follow steps. Being a massive fan of the cuisine, I was delighted to have the opportunity to access this fantastic book. The pictures are droll-worthy. I made the Moroccan Smokey Grilled Vegetable, which was an instant hit for my meatless Mondays. I also loved the white fish stew with homemade fish broth, which made all the difference. The caraway seeds potatoes with harissa is a great side dish, and I can see it during the holiday season. The spiced fried chicken from Algeria is fantastic. I especially enjoyed that the book has a great mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian without compromising the flavor. Can I take a moment to talk about the divine tiramisu? However, I would have liked all the recipes to have their picture with them. Most of the cookbooks I have seen these days manage to include photos of all the recipes. I know it is a lot of work, but the ones with the picture get made the most. And with a book with such wonderful recipes, I would not want people to miss out on them.

Genuinely this is one of the best recipe books I have. Maybe because I am from the Mediterranean area, but there were so many recipes here that my grandmother used to make and it's so nice to be able to make them myself :)) There were also many recipes new to me that I am excited to try ( I need to make the lamb, cheery, and pistachio meatballs asap)

I thought I'd like the choice to separate by cuisine and not by mains/dessert/ect less than I actually did- it kind of felt like multiple recipe books in one (which was pretty nice) and separating them this way paid homage to and credited each area/culture the recipes came from.

I'd maybe take away half a star because there were a lot of recipes without pictures - although there were A LOT of recipes here in total so I understand that's probably difficult to print

(I recommended this book to my whole family, ofc)

This book needs more pictures. There is a lot of information and history about the recipes and why the author chose them but not enough visual support to go with it. The recipes look sound but a picture would go a long way to inspiring someone to try making one.

This came in the perfect timing for meal planning! I love how this book was separated by shores and then included a list of countries within in section with some key descriptors for special ingredients. There are a few recipes that I definitely want to make in the coming weeks! The rice pudding sounds SO GOOD!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Mediterra is a beautiful cookbook full of wonderful recipes from the more unusual to the everyday! It is very authentic but not inaccessible.
I have already made the Greek Salad and Tiramisu from this book and I can tell you that the tiramisu recipe is simple and delicious!

A gorgeous cookbook. The recipes are fabulous and true to the cuisine. The photos in this book are absolutely stunning!!

"Mediterra" is a comprehensive cookbook on the Mediterranean region. The photographs are beautiful and the recipes are easy to follow! The book is divided into regions with a description of each of the region's unique characteristics. A must have cookbook for anyone who is interested in the foods of the Mediteranean region or is interested in learning new recipes from another part of the world. Thank you Netgalley for the preview of this new cookbook.

Mediterra captures the essence of Mediterranean food. love cookbooks that transport you to somewhere else - and this one does! Beautiful photos and lovely recipes. The measurements are in metric so that may be troublesome for some American cooks, though I think the conversion is worth it.

“Mediterra” is an absolute bounty of information, both through prose and recipes, that beautifully captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Each dish feels like a delightful surprise, offering a fresh perspective on Mediterranean ingredients. From Spain to Tunisia, Croatia to Morocco, Ben Tish takes us on a culinary journey that celebrates the heart of Mediterranean cooking. The recipes are rich, intense, and alive, reflecting the sun-soaked way of life in this vibrant region. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this book invites you to explore the flavors, sights, and smells of the Mediterranean sea right at your own table.

We made two mouthwatering recipes from this amazing book: Grilled Steaks on Toast
with caramelised onions, red peppers and melting cheese. Asparagus, Ricotta and Mint. The instructions were easy to follow and created fresh tasting, flavorful meals!

Mediterra is a beautiful and inviting cookbook into Mediterranean cuisine across four regions. The dishes use a wide range of ingredients, and I think there is a recipe in here for anyone. There are salads, grilled dishes, pastas, soups, and baked goods.

This is a great cookbook of recipes from throughout Mediterranean regions. It wasn’t a great fit for me personally for several reasons. Firstly, there are not a lot of photos. Secondly, no nutritional information is provided. Thirdly, I like to cook frugally with lots of local and foraged ingredients. These recipes use ingredients as far from my rural Minnesota home as you can get so they are neither frugal nor local for me. Fourthly, the author is a gourmet chef and restaurateur and while I’m sure the dishes are delicious, they are generally more work than I feel like going to on a normal evening. Lastly, I had a hard time reading about the author’s life of extreme privilege or relating to him. He talks a lot about growing up vacationing with his family in the south of France, taking wine sampling vacations, island hopping in Greece and so on. He travels the world and that is great for him but all of the talk of it felt a little offputting to me. That’s not to say people won’t love this book. I’m just not the target audience.

I read a temporary digital copy of this book for review.

Mediterranean cuisine is having a much deserved moment! And I could not be happier.


Ben Tish has gathered stories, recipes and gorgeous photos, in one place for all of us. The recipes aren’t crazy, they are quite achievable for the home cook.
I tried a few and they are delicious. Which ones were my favorite?
Lebanese seven spice falafel, pork belly gyros, and lentils with pumpkin.


All were very simple but delicious. Lovely book.


Bloomsbury August 13, 2024

‘Mediterra’ cookbook by Ben Tosh, is an absolute bounty of information, both through prose and recipes, that beautifully captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.

I felt like each dish is a delightful surprise, offering a fresh perspective on Mediterranean ingredients. ‘
It was clear very quickly that Mediterra is not just a cookbook; it’s an invitation to explore and savor Mediterranean cooking.
I absolutely loved it!

Thankyou to author Ben Tish, Bloomsbury Publishing, and NetGalley for allowing me to see this treat of a cookbook!
Charlene 📚🌸🤗 @lastnownext

In my opinion, cookbooks should include photographs for all recipes. The photographs that are included are colourful and enticing, but there are a quite a few recipes where there are no photographs at all. Most people, myself included, will choose to cook a recipe based on what the dish looks like first. If I were to purchase this cookbook, I probably would not attempt the recipes without first knowing what they are supposed to look like. As well, the author goes on at length about his travels around the Mediterranean, different places, and different methods of cooking such as wood-burning ovens. It would have been nice for some photos of this to be included as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Achievable recipes with mouth-watering photographs. A great addition to your mediterranean cookbook shelf.

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.