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Aug 31, 2021 Obsidian rated it it was amazing

Great cookbook with great photos and recipes! I was thinking it would have been great to just have 30 minute meals with 5 ingredients or less, but a lot of the recipes included do have that, you just have to dig around. Also, I love that the book tells you up front if something is gluten, nut, etc. free.

The staples of this diet seem to just be fish, olive oil, nuts, olives, thyme, mint, eggs, bell peppers, kosher salt, etc. Nothing too out there or expensive except for the cost of the fish I th

The staples of this diet seem to just be fish, olive oil, nuts, olives, thyme, mint, eggs, bell peppers, kosher salt, etc. Nothing too out there or expensive except for the cost of the fish I think.

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I have to say I am really surprised by the 1 star and less than 4 star reviews. I like this cookbook. I really only bought it because despite working out 5 days a week, drinking water all day long, and eating healthy, my blood pressure and cholesterol will NOT stay down. I felt better eating this way almost immediately, noticed lower heart rate, and less tummy troubles too. I am an RN and I know how to eat well and healthy, but living in the Southeast (I am a native), I had gotten into some bad I have to say I am really surprised by the 1 star and less than 4 star reviews. I like this cookbook. I really only bought it because despite working out 5 days a week, drinking water all day long, and eating healthy, my blood pressure and cholesterol will NOT stay down. I felt better eating this way almost immediately, noticed lower heart rate, and less tummy troubles too. I am an RN and I know how to eat well and healthy, but living in the Southeast (I am a native), I had gotten into some bad eating habits due to long work hours, long commute and really not feeling like cooking after being on the road an hour and working anywhere from 9-10 hours daily. And I do like to eat! The only reason I took off one star was due to lack of pictures in this book, which may put some folks off (lack of pictures doesn't bother me, reminds me of "The Joy of Cooking" book which I love as well). I can make these recipes in under 30" and it doesn't call for any weird ingredients like pomegranate molasses and sumac (that's a weed where I am from!). While those things might be nice? I don't eat them on a regular basis. I am willing to eat figs, olives, oven roasted grapes, and homemade granola and can find the ingredients for recipes in this book in my local Publix or Ingles markets. Also they take into account that not everyone has money to buy expensive fresh, organic veggies or time to cook and soak dried beans, even in the crock pot. As long as the beans/veggies are frozen or canned and no salt, they are ok w/ that. Also the recipes are clear language and simple to follow. I also veer off on my own and sub my own ingredients for things that I don't like. For example: I am not a fan of goat cheese and one of the breakfast recipes called for it. I subbed low moisture skim milk mozzarella and it was great! So you can start to think of ways to cook more healthy using ingredients YOU like and sub them in, or come up with your own recipes. Gets you thinking along the right lines so you can cook & eat healthier and be healthier. Again I like this book, but if you want big colorful pictures and more of what the food will look like this book is not for you. Check it out at the library before buying to make sure you like it, but I got a sample on Amazon Kindle and liked it so much I bought it! :) ...more

If you have heard anything about the Mediterranean eating lifestyle and are curious to learn more, this is a great resource. After a chapter that discusses health benefits, the Mediterranean food pyramid, guiding principles and stocking the kitchen with pantry and fresh ingredients, basic tools are covered and then it is on to the recipes.
There are 11 sections that cover everything from Breakfast, to Salads and Soups, Vegetable Main Dishes, Meats, Desserts, and so much more. Each food section hi If you have heard anything about the Mediterranean eating lifestyle and are curious to learn more, this is a great resource. After a chapter that discusses health benefits, the Mediterranean food pyramid, guiding principles and stocking the kitchen with pantry and fresh ingredients, basic tools are covered and then it is on to the recipes.
There are 11 sections that cover everything from Breakfast, to Salads and Soups, Vegetable Main Dishes, Meats, Desserts, and so much more. Each food section highlights 10-12 different recipes, so there are many, many choices. Each recipe also has nutritional information, as well as preparation and cook times, and either an ingredient or preparation tip. There is a picture of one recipe from each section, and though I personally would have liked more, this seems to be a trend with several of the cookbooks I have recently read(I am assuming it must be related the cost of printing/shipping/etc.).
So, on to the recipes. I have to say honestly I am not a lover of fish, but I do enjoy seafood and made the Orange and Garlic Shrimp. 8 ingredients, 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes to cook. Very tasty and I will be trying the ingredient tip and using lime zest instead of orange zest next time.
Baked Ricotta and Pears was a surprisingly good recipe from the Breakfast section. I like pears, but I never gave much thought to serve them any other way than "here's a pear".This was creamy and warm and a really good addition to Sunday brunch.
With the holidays approaching, I decided to try the Honey-Cherry Walnut Brownies since my father who doesn't really believe in healthy eating(IE the Golden Arches know his name) is slow to adapt to any type of food change. These were lighter with less sugar and I took them over to his house as a Halloween treat and he loved them as much as his store-bought brownies. I will make them again for the holidays as well as many more of these delicious sounding recipes.
A really nice addition to my cookbook shelf.
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Made some good recipes out of here!

I saw this cookbook on Kindle Unlimited and, since I'm a member, I took a look.

As advertised, the recipes are quick to make. Most seem to use ingredients that I would have already around my house (plain yogurt, lemon, the usual veggies, chickpeas, vinegars, honey). I would, however, need to purchase fresh herbs (parsley, basil). They just don't keep well in the refrigerator, so I get them on an as needed basis.

The sticker on the cover promises "101 Easy, Flavorful Recipes for Lifelong Health".

I saw this cookbook on Kindle Unlimited and, since I'm a member, I took a look.

The sticker on the cover promises "101 Easy, Flavorful Recipes for Lifelong Health". It is authored by 2 RDNs (Registered Dietician Nutritionists-I had to look it up too!). The cookbook is divided into 12 sections: Breakfast, Snacks, Soups and Salads, Beans and Rice and Grains, Sandwiches and Wraps, Pizza and Pasta, Fish and Seafood, Vegetable Main Dishes, Chicken, Meat and Desserts. For newbies (or someone like me, who seems to be memory challenged these days), the book even offers a conversion table.

My only complaint is that not every recipe has a photo to go with it. However, I liked the cookbook enough that I bought a copy for myself and am thinking of giving one to my 30 y/o. Here's to healthier cooking with new, fresher recipes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Aug 06, 2021 Linda rated it really liked it

Many interesting recipes

I found several recipes to try. Several that I will make substitutions to ingredients. The recipes do not have ingredients that are readily available in your pantry if you are new to the Mediterranean diet. Or otherwise. I don't like to buy products that I will only use 1 teaspoon or tablespoon. The fact that there are not any photos of the recipes does not bother me. You can imagine how lovely the meals look!!

Many interesting recipes

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Jul 17, 2021 Eric Brown rated it really liked it

Lots of good recipes

After reading through this cookbook, I have marked over a dozen recipes I want to try. I admit I have not tried any of them yet, but I appreciate the time the authors took to make sure meals could come together quickly. While I love cooking, I have such a busy lifestyle, I need something that is healthy and fast.

Jul 21, 2022 Jessie Young rated it it was amazing

tons of great recipes

Tons, I mean tons, of great recipes!! Delicious. Great explanation of Mediterranean lifestyle/diet too. Would recommend this book for beginners and those experienced in the Mediterranean lifestyle too.

May 24, 2021 Tracy rated it really liked it

I broke down and bought the paperback cookbook. It did not disappoint. There were several meals or dishes that sounded appealing and the few that I've tried so far have been delicious. 😋 If you want to try the Mediterranean eating style, this is a great place to start! I broke down and bought the paperback cookbook. It did not disappoint. There were several meals or dishes that sounded appealing and the few that I've tried so far have been delicious. 😋 If you want to try the Mediterranean eating style, this is a great place to start! ...more

Mar 01, 2022 Nancy rated it it was amazing

I read the beginning chapters and found the information succinct and helpful. I marked SO many recipes to try!! I plan to use 2-3 every week until I get through all the ones I marked.

Sep 06, 2020 Daisy Medlin rated it really liked it

Great starting point

Recipes are not complicated and taste great. It gives a good general overview of the Mediterranean Diet. We made many of the recipes and enjoyed them.

Apr 21, 2021 Lisa rated it liked it

Lots of very good recipes. Lacks photos of finished dishes. >weeps<

Jun 26, 2020 Donna rated it it was amazing

Great looking recipes

I just enjoyed going through the recipes in this book. Some yummy looking recipes. I am sure I will try most of the recipes soon.

Nice recipes.. Easy to read

Nov 18, 2020 Suzette McKee rated it it was amazing

Healthy and tasty

Great recipes that will be great for you. Eat more veggies! Can't wait to make these more often. Thank you!

Very helpful and informative. Limiting in recipe choices. Needs more versatility and create choices.

Mar 29, 2021 Dennis Hansen rated it it was amazing

Great Book

All the recipes were easy and could be prepared by a home cook. The recipes jump off the page as just good food that happens to be healthy.

Meh. Not sure why I didn't like this one, but I just didn't. Recipes seem completely uninspiring. Meh. Not sure why I didn't like this one, but I just didn't. Recipes seem completely uninspiring. ...more

I love flipping through recipe books and this one was full of great recipes to try. With 12 chapters in all -- it covers a lot. From breakfast to Desserts -- A great book to browse for something new to try and something to try often! They are all good for you recipes which I love with simple instructions and great tips -- the only thing missing for me was more pictures! Copy received from publisher.