I love trying new recipes and cuisines. Mediterranean is a go-to for me so when I saw this book touting simple seven ingredient or less recipes, I had to give it a peruse. I found it well organized with a good variety of simple recipes. The photos were beautiful.

I think a cook that is just beginning to explore Mediterranean cuisine or looking for simple recipes on a busy day will appreciate the tailored ingredient list. I was planning a luncheon for twelve when I picked this up and used a couple of the recipes; however, I admit that I did edit them with additional ingredients.

Recommended to new cooks looking to explore Mediterranean cuisine or busy cooks looking for time-saving dishes.

Thank you to Netgalley and Cider Mill Press for a copy provided for an honest review.

This was a great cookbook. Very easy-to-follow recipes. I can't wait to try these recipes. I would highly recommend this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

This cookbook was a pleasant surprise. The title, “7-Ingredient Mediterranean”, suggests that it’s filled with the kind of heavily Americanized, diet- or convenience-friendly recipes that fill many food blogs, however the reality is much better than the title suggests. The cookbook is filled with a huge variety of traditional Mediterranean recipes, and doesn’t shy from ingredients that may not be as commonly available in typical American grocery stores. A few minor criticisms - some recipes do flout the 7-ingredient rule by referencing sauces or spice blends listed later in the book, and I wish there were headnotes and more photos, but overall seems like it would be a great cookbook for a cookbook club, or for anyone interested in the Mediterranean region!

Everywhere you read about how healthy a Mediterranean diet is so a cookbook that simplifies the recipes is ideal. No “more” than 7 ingredients…IF you do sufficient prep work ahead of time for your mise en place. For example, creating your own shawarma seasoning is its own 7-ingredient endeavour, while vegetable stock comes in at 11 ingredients. Photos for each recipe would be beneficial, and a more professional vocabulary would be appreciated (“blitzing” ingredients?).
What this book does very well is present its many recipes in an easily digestible manner- prep and cooking times outlined, an average of 5 steps per recipe instructions and a thorough index with conversions. It’s a handy addition to anyone who would like to expand their cooking repertoire and improve their health while doing so.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free ARC. Opinions stated here are wholly my own.

Since the Mediterranean diet has been touted to be the most healthy, busy readers who want to cook dishes from that genre will want to pick up 7-Ingredient Mediterranean: 100+ Simple, Vibrant Recipes. This cookbook includes dozens of good recipes that take advantage of the healthy ingredients in the Mediterranean diet. However, the book is simply a compilation of recipes. It is very impersonal, having no notes, tips, or comments at the beginning of any of the recipes and nothing to entice readers to go to their kitchen and prepare a dish. Given that, the book has no personality. It has nothing to connect the reader to the recipes.

While it is very tempting to find recipes with only 7 ingredients because of the time savings gathering ingredients and preparing the recipe, the limited ingredients are only one aspect that readers look for when wanting to re-create a recipe for friends and family. The recipes need to be appealing, and many of these are not. While there are some photographs included which would generally help, some of them look like the dishes have already been eaten and sent back. Many of the recipes aren’t photographed at all, and readers will find themselves wondering if the recipes are even worth making.

All told, this book does have some appealing recipes, but lacks an author and an author’s take on the recipes. The recipes are easy to follow and listed in the traditional manner, but without a real person presenting them, readers won’t want to make them. There are certainly better books out there.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

📚 #BOOKREVIEW 📚
7-Ingredient Mediterranean by Cider Mill Press
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Pages: 224
Genre: Non-Fiction
Release Date: June 17, 2025

I’m a pretty lazy cook, so what I liked about this cookbook is the minimal amount of ingredients and steps in each recipe. They’re all based on Mediterranean dishes, which I Iove, and which tend to be on the healthy side. Simple, easy, healthy cooking? Yes, please! I wish there were photos of all the completed dishes for all the recipes, but other than that, this is my ideal cookbook. Highly recommended.

Dishes featured are:
🌱Mint & Sage Butternut Squash
🍆Turkish Eggplant Salad

Thank you, @CiderMillPress for my free @NetGalley copy.

As a Spanish living in the UK for 10 years, I cannot tell how much I miss Mediterranean food.
I was immediately interested in this book, as the idea of simpler 7-ingredient recipes (which makes it more accessible for a couple or single person), draw me in.

The book is well laid out and although it has not too many pictures, the ones showecased are beautiful.

Most recipes where simple enough, but some recipes were split into two recipes which was a bit misleading. I was also hoping to find more Spanish recipes given the size and number of recipes of the book. Regardless I tried a few new recipes that were tasty but probably not the first book that would come to mind if I had to recommend to someone in Mediterranean cuisine.

I grew up eating Mediterranean style food. Even with that upbringing, there were a lot of recipes that were new to me in the book. I love the simplicity of the recipes but simple is no where near the flavors you get. I do wish there were more photos and that all the photos had descriptions. Ex. The entree recipe is served on something not in the recipe. It would be nice to know what all was pictured.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.75/5 stars)
As someone who adores the Mediterranean way of eating and already has a solid collection of cookbooks on the subject, I was instantly intrigued by the concept of the 7-Ingredient Mediterranean. The idea of flavorful, nourishing recipes that are both inspired by one of the world's healthiest diets and only require seven ingredients? Count me in.

The book is beautifully laid out, making it easy to navigate, and the photography is simply stunning; each image felt like an invitation to step into a sun-drenched kitchen somewhere along the coast. The visuals alone had my stomach rumbling and my kitchen calling.

While I enjoyed the overall aesthetic and simplicity, some recipes were combinations of two dishes rather than standalone meals. While this isn't a dealbreaker for me, it did feel slightly misleading, given the book's title and premise. That said, the majority of the recipes do stay true to the promise of seven ingredients or fewer, and there are certainly several I'm eager to try out.

Ultimately, I gave this book a 3.75-star rating. It's a solid and accessible addition for anyone looking for quick, fresh meal ideas using easily accessible ingredients. I'd recommend it, especially to those new to Mediterranean cooking or anyone who wants a handy, no-fuss reference for everyday meals.
Thank you to NetGalley and Cider Mill Press for gifting me an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

As a lover of anything Mediterranean, especially the food I enjoyed not only reading this book but trying the recipes as well. Filled with plenty of easy to make recipes for some tasty meals and great photos, this book had me licking my lips and heading for the kitchen to whet my appetite.

The recipes are fairly basic and easy to follow, the ingredients are fresh and easy to access and the meals produces will be enjoyed by all the family. A great cookbook and one I will enjoy using until I have tried all the recipes.

Thank you NetGalley and Cider Mill Press for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Great basic mediterranean cookbook. I made some of the easier pasta recipes as being in the midwest with limited grocery stores it was hard to source some of the fish/ seafood used in a lot of the recipes. What I did make was very good. The photos were beautiful and appetizing, but over half of the recipes did not include photos. I would have liked a photo for every recipe. The recipes also did not include any nutritional information which would have been nice to have.

This cookbook has very good simple recipes for the Mediterranean diet! The recipes are easy to follow, delicious, and easy to follow. My husband and I have been following the Mediterranean diet and we look for effortless dinner recipes as during the summer we enjoy being outside. The recipes are flavorful, and the ingredients are easy to find.

This is a cookbook of simple, Mediterranean-style dishes that are easy to make. The photography is excellent and very colorful. The dishes include basics you’ve heard of like baba ghanouj, shawarma, and tzatziki and others that are either regional recipes or the author’s own creations. As this is a Mediterranean cookbook with less ingredients, I hoped the recipes would be more veggie-forward and healthy. Nearly all of the main dishes involved meat, including several soups and appetizers. Others were heavy on dairy or carbs, when most Mediterranean cultures eat these in moderation, while eating more fruit and veggies. A lot of the veggie sides were very basic, just roasting them with some oil and seasoning. I would have liked to see something more creative than that, but it is fine for beginners.

On the whole, this book is fine for Americans looking to expand into Mediterranean style foods. I would not classify this as a book for those on the “Mediterranean diet,” but it might be a transition book. I may copy a couple of recipes(like the spice mixes) form the book, but the cookbook as a whole would not have a permanent place on my bookshelf.

4 Stars – Simple, Delicious, and Inspiring

7-Ingredient Mediterranean by Cider Mill Press is a beautiful and accessible cookbook that makes healthy cooking feel completely doable. With just seven ingredients per recipe, this book strips away the intimidation factor and focuses on fresh, flavorful Mediterranean dishes that are easy to prepare.

The photography is vibrant and really brings the recipes to life—I just wish there were more photos throughout! That said, the layout is clean, the instructions are straightforward, and the ingredients are easy to find.

There are several recipes I’m excited to try, and I appreciate how the book emphasizes whole foods without sacrificing taste. It’s a great addition for anyone looking to simplify their cooking while still enjoying rich, satisfying meals.

Highly recommended for home cooks who want approachable, delicious Mediterranean recipes with minimal fuss. I received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Very good cookbook for intermediate chefs. Would be great for people with a desire to cook Mediterranean cuisine. Too advised for a beginning cookers but packed full of great recipes. Includes bonus section at the end of short recipes and a conversions table.
Cool font, colors, and pictures used.

As someone, who loves cooking and Mediterranean, this book is a dream! You get everything: from the simplest appetisers, to more complex main dishes and sweet desserts! In the recipes, the ingredients are mostly simple and accessible. I really liked the simplicity of the recipes and the minimalistic style the recipes are written in, but I am missing descriptions of recipes, just so I know what I'm preparing. I like a little history behind the dish, or different variations and so on. On that note, I wish there were more pictures. Yes, they are really aesthetically pleasing, but once again - for many of those dishes I wasn't sure how they looked and if I was to prepare them, I wouldn't know, what they are supposed to look like.

I had super high hopes for this one. Some of the best dishes I've had are from the Mediterranean region. However, this entire cookbook was a mess. First, the ingredients were poorly listed, with the main list above and the "to taste" list at the bottom. This led to some confusion when reading thru the directions. Speaking of directions, these were written in the style of someone literally translating another language into English. "Distribute the herbs on the platter" made me chuckle. Another issue I had was the organization. I appreciate the simple headers: Appetizers, Entrees, etc.. However, the layout in each section had no direction. Maybe just me, but I would have grouped similar dishes together (meat, chicken, seafood) within the sections. Instead, it's all over the place. Something that irked me was the need to list a recipe like Chicken Thighs with Pistachio Raisin Sauce, but the recipe for the sauce isn't next to the main recipe, instead it's in the section called Appendix.

Finally, they list a recipe for "Panzarella." Um, what?! it's Panzanella, cmon on people

These recipes are quick with few ingredients. I was inspired to cook a few of the new and staples using less, but packed with flavor. I am always looking for efficient and healthy recipes to make for lunches.


Thank you NetGalley!

What a wonderful concept, but terribly executed. The pictures felt lazy, the recipes felt uninspired, and the level of detail was absent in both the description and the steps. A few recipes in, I had to ask if this was AI-generated - it lacked passion and excitement.

This cookbook has so many simple recipes that I think anyone at any skill level could enjoy. I love the flavor pairings and the fresh, unique ideas here. This cookbook is like the flavors of the season laid out in a simple, easy to prepare (and shop for) way.
My favorites are the grilled fruit salads and the easy to prepare snacks.