Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
One of the most celebrated food historians and authorities of our time shares 100 of her personal favorite recipes from all around the Mediterranean. Join world-renowned food writer Claudia Roden on a culinary journey around the Mediterranean, all from the comfort of her own dinner table. Credited with introducing her native Britain to the rich world of Middle Eastern food, Claudia Roden is a living legend. Though best known for her deep dives into cuisines from all around the world, Roden casts a wide net in this collection of simple, timeless, beautiful collection of recipes.
You'll find tried-and-true favorites from Greece and Spain to Egypt and Morrocco, inspired by Claudia's decades of travel and research throughout the region. The many flavors of the Mediterranean are highlighted in dishes such as Chicken with Apricots and Pistachios, Vegetable Couscous, Eggplant in Spicy Honey Sauce with Goat Cheese, Bean Stew with Chorizo and Bacon, Almond and Pine Nut Pastries, and so many more.
From appetizers to desserts, Roden distills a life's worth of traveling and eating her way through the Mediterranean, presenting a selection of the very best recipes she cooks every day.
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"I could not love this book more. A palpable instant classic, infused with wisdom, generosity, and achievable deliciousness. Every page feels like a blessing."--Nigella Lawson "Claudia Roden channels the sun and warm glow of the Mediterranean. To read Claudia is to sit at her table, with everything, simply, as it should be. Pull up a chair for the food; stay at the table for the stories."--Yotam Ottolenghi
Join world-renowned food writer Claudia Roden on a culinary journey across the Mediterranean, all from the comfort of your own dinner table. Widely credited with revolutionizing Western attitudes to Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, Claudia is a living legend. Though best known for her deep dives into cuisines, in this timeless collection of simple, beautiful recipes, she shares the food she loves and cooks for friends and family.
You'll find tried-and-true favorites from France, Greece, and Spain to Egypt, Turkey, and Morocco, inspired by Claudia's decades of travel and research throughout the region. The many flavors of the Mediterranean are highlighted in dishes such as Chicken with Apricots and Pistachios, Vegetable Couscous, Eggplant in a Spicy Honey Sauce with Soft Goat Cheese, Bean Stew with Chorizo and Bacon, Plum Clafoutis, and so many more.
From appetizers to desserts, Claudia distills a life's worth of traveling and eating her way through the Mediterranean, presenting a selection of the recipes that she cooks the most often because they bring the most joy.