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America''s Test Kitchen is the trusted guide to cooking and eating the Mediterranean Way.
 
Take full advantage of the proven health benefits with this comprehensive cookbook packed with 500 inspired, foolproof recipes. Authentic dishes like beet tzatziki, lamb tagine, brothy rice with clams and Moroccan chicken pie. Bright Flavors and readily available ingredients of the region mean this is food at its best, good for you, great-tasting and suprisingly easy.

A thorough yet approachable exploration of the entire Mediterranean: A wider, more inclusive approach and incorporated foods from countries all around the Mediterranean Sea, including Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and Morocco.

Relies on ingredients from the supermarket: Standard supermarket ingredients and plentiful ingredient information ensures that the recipes are accessible.

Detailed ingredient information in "All Abouts": For larger categories of ingredients, such as salad greens, grains, and fish, we''ve devoted a full page spread to thoroughly explaining each item individually.

Nutritionals for every recipe: We include nutritional information for every recipe, and also set specific nutritional guidelines for every category. (For example, every fish recipe will have fewer than 750 calories, and fewer than 8.5 grams of saturated fat.)

Chapters are based on the Mediterranean Diet pyramid: You''ll find large chapters devoted to Beans and to Vegetables, the Seafood Chapter is larger than Poultry and Meat, and the Fruits and Sweets chapter, while shorter, is packed with recipes you can truly feel good eating.
 
Recipes include Spiced Baked Rice with Potatoes and Fennel, Tagliatelle with Artichokes and Parmesan, Orzo with Shrimp, Feta, and Lemon, Za''atar-Rubbed Chicken, Greek-Style Braised Pork with Leeks, and Orange Polenta Cake.
 
Look for More Mediterranean, coming from America''s Test Kitchen in December 2021!

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America’s Test Kitchen is well-known across its top-rated television shows with more than 4 million weekly PBS viewers, bestselling cookbooks, magazines, and cooking schools. The highly reputable and recognizable brands of America’s Test Kitchen, Cook’s Illustrated, Cook’s Country, and Cook’s Science are the work of over 60 passionate chefs based in Boston, Massachusetts who put ingredients, cookware, equipment and recipes through objective, rigorous testing to identify the very best. Discover, learn, and expand your cooking repertoire with Julia Collin Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Dan Souza, Lisa McManus, and our fabulous team of test cooks!

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bandbgirl5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Not just another recipe book! Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019

I’m a fair cook, but since buying this book, I’ve learned more about how to choose, mix and prepare ingredients than I could have imagined. There are fantastic, delicious recipes - yummy zucchini and feta fritters, scallops with orange/lime dressing, orzo with lemon... See more I’m a fair cook, but since buying this book, I’ve learned more about how to choose, mix and prepare ingredients than I could have imagined. There are fantastic, delicious recipes - yummy zucchini and feta fritters, scallops with orange/lime dressing, orzo with lemon shrimp, to name just of few of the dishes I’ve already made!! The authors explain why they do certain things (e.g. braising vs. baking), provide really helpful tips (e.g. how to devein shrimp and zest a lemon), give overviews on basic ingredients like olive oil, beans and fresh herbs, and offer variations for many of the dishes. Nutritional information for each recipe is even provided!

Recipes are easy to follow and presented in a logical order that makes preparation efficient, even to the point of indicating when mixing bowls and pans can be re-used. To be fair, most of the recipes take more than 40 minutes to prepare, and while most of the ingredients can be found at any grocery store, they aren’t items I already had in my pantry. After making about 10 of the dishes, however, I now have most of the staples for Mediterranean cooking readily available and use them regularly. Buying sherry vinegar and ground coriander may seem like one-off investments, but trust me, you’ll be using these items again in no time! And to my surprise, this book has done such a great job educating me, I’m now able to modify some of the recipes based on personal preferences! If you’re looking to change your diet, or for just a few great dishes, this book is a must have!

UPDATE: I''ve been using this cookbook for a year now, and have made more than 125 of the recipes, many of them on multiple occasions. All but 1 of the dishes have ranged from good to great! I even forced myself to try some of the recipes that didn''t sound appealing on paper and am so glad I did...who knew Spicy Turnips and Chickpeas could be such a delicious combo?? The variety of recipes is impressive and I can''t overstate how great this cookbook is! My absolute only issue is the binding is weak. Pages started falling out almost immediately, so I suggest going with the spiral bound version if it''s available. Happy cooking! 855 people found this helpful Helpful Report M. Warren5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Tastes great, lost weight! Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017 I have several ATK cookbooks, but this is now our go-to cookbook. It''s helped us shift our eating habits away from meat, potatoes and pasta - although all three are included here - to healthier options. I''ve lost 11 pounds in a month of eating dinners from this cookbook and... See more I have several ATK cookbooks, but this is now our go-to cookbook. It''s helped us shift our eating habits away from meat, potatoes and pasta - although all three are included here - to healthier options. I''ve lost 11 pounds in a month of eating dinners from this cookbook and following their Mediterranean food pyramid. 1,021 people found this helpful Helpful Report Julie W.5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Much more than a book of recipes Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017 Wow! I rarely buy cookbooks now because there is so much available on the internet, but this book is worth the purchase. I just received mine yesterday and stayed up late reading it. There are 2 things that make this book stand out. First, the America''s Test Kitchen... See more Wow! I rarely buy cookbooks now because there is so much available on the internet, but this book is worth the purchase. I just received mine yesterday and stayed up late reading it. There are 2 things that make this book stand out. First, the America''s Test Kitchen chefs do the best job of testing recipes, methods, ingredients, etc... so you know they''ll be good. Second, this is much more than a book of recipes. There are useful tips, explanations for why they chose a certain item (e.g. dried beans vs canned, brand recommendations), and excellent charts that compare different types of legumes or fish or beans. I''m a graduate of the CIA and this book is certainly as good as our textbooks. I plan to look at more ATK books. 1,383 people found this helpful Helpful Report HM5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Healthy and delicious! Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2017

Excelent book! Just what I was looking for, hundreds of healthy and delicious recipes with good descriptions and a guide to pick up and store ingredients, so 5 stars! 404 people found this helpful Helpful Report ddevore991.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Very poor quality binding for this cookbook!!!!! Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019 the recipes in this book are good. however, the binding quality of the book is TERRIBLE. each page is starting to come loose after a couple months of normal use. I emailed the editor / publisher regarding the problem and never received a response. apparently, taking... See more the recipes in this book are good. however, the binding quality of the book is TERRIBLE. each page is starting to come loose after a couple months of normal use. I emailed the editor / publisher regarding the problem and never received a response. apparently, taking care of the customer and product quality are not a priority..... 381 people found this helpful Helpful Report J. Watson1.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Poor customer service Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018 While the recipes are wonderful, easy to follow directions and outstanding photos, the quality of the book is terrible. I use the book 2 to 3 times per week. I use a cookbook stand and the pages are falling out. I contacted the America''s Test Kitchen and they said... See more While the recipes are wonderful, easy to follow directions and outstanding photos, the quality of the book is terrible.
I use the book 2 to 3 times per week. I use a cookbook stand and the pages are falling out. I contacted the America''s Test Kitchen and they said tough luck since I bought the book through Amazon. 347 people found this helpful Helpful Report robin perry5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Instant favorite! Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017 I have a few wonderful Mediterranean cookbooks, and it''s my go to region for culinary experiments. As much as I love those books, I really wish I had saved my money and purchased this one first. The sheer mass of information in this book is astonishing. With recipes from... See more I have a few wonderful Mediterranean cookbooks, and it''s my go to region for culinary experiments. As much as I love those books, I really wish I had saved my money and purchased this one first. The sheer mass of information in this book is astonishing. With recipes from all over the region, including North Africa, Greece, Spain and Italy, you will never get bored with it.

The book is divided up into the usual sections like soups, poultry, salads, etc. but with some additions like rice and grains, breads, flatbreads, pizzas, etc. The table of contents in each section lists special indicators (little colored squares) after dishes which are either fast (45 minutes or less) or vegetarian. Within each section, the recipes are varied. Each recipe starts with an explanation of why the dish is made the way it is, such as why the potatoes are boiled instead of microwaved, why this dish is blended by hand instead of a food processor, etc. This will save you tons of time when you are thinking of taking a shortcut and find that it doesn''t turn out right. Then the recipe shows photos of steps that might be unfamiliar. And then there are little "notes" inserted every few pages which go into a specific ingredient, what to look for, how it''s used...things like sardines, pancetta, bay leaves...or else methods, like how to properly wash and dry a salad, or how to salt-soak beans. Many of the recipes also list further variations, such as pan roasted cauliflower...which then shows how to add capers and pine nuts, or spices and pistachios. My only minor complaint is that the nutritional info for each recipe is listed...but it''s all listed in an index in the back of the book rather than with each recipe. But don''t let that stop you...the fact that it''s there at all is one up on most other cook books! 875 people found this helpful Helpful Report Webmom4513.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase There is a lot of good information about Mediterranean cooking Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2017 There is a lot of good information about Mediterranean cooking, and many many recipes (that are now family favorites). However, I find a fair number of those recipes to be hugely time-consuming and entirely impractical for weeknight cooking, unless it''s a day when I don''t... See more There is a lot of good information about Mediterranean cooking, and many many recipes (that are now family favorites). However, I find a fair number of those recipes to be hugely time-consuming and entirely impractical for weeknight cooking, unless it''s a day when I don''t have anything else going on. My husband prepared a meal for us one evening that included three recipes from the book. He was in the kitchen for about four hours preparing and cooking dinner.

It''s a good cookbook, but if you''re looking for manageable weeknight recipes and cook alone (no help in the kitchen) or work for a living, you may want to consider a different book...although I''m not sure what book that would be. It''s also possible that kitchen wiz types will do great with this book. I''m no slouch (neither is my husband) in the kitchen, but four hours is a bit much...but it sure was yummy. :) 1,065 people found this helpful Helpful Report

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kittykat515.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase If you are hesitant about buying this book just do it Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2019 This is without a shadow of a doubt the best cook book I have ever owned. So much attention to detail. Every ingredient has been thoroughly researched and the the best suggestions are made to achieve optimum results. Yes its American and some of the brands it suggests are...See moreThis is without a shadow of a doubt the best cook book I have ever owned. So much attention to detail. Every ingredient has been thoroughly researched and the the best suggestions are made to achieve optimum results. Yes its American and some of the brands it suggests are unlikely to be available in the UK but they tell you why that brand was the best so you can research your own in the UK. I have always been confused by the wide range of olive oil that vary in price so wildly. I never knew if I was overpaying for an inferior oil or getting a bargain. I feel I know more now and the book does this throughout with recipes to make your own Sumac, harrissa or preserved lemons if you are so inclined. Really delighted with my purchase. 23 people found this helpful Report AD5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great food and good for you! Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2017 Ordered this book after my wife and I decided to try the Mediterranean Diet. Most vegan and vegetarian diets are very difficult to follow especially after 40 years of home cooking with the occasional take out. The Med diet is much easier to follow and I would say better for...See moreOrdered this book after my wife and I decided to try the Mediterranean Diet. Most vegan and vegetarian diets are very difficult to follow especially after 40 years of home cooking with the occasional take out. The Med diet is much easier to follow and I would say better for you as it does incorporate some animal protein with a lot of whole foods. I have to say this book is jammed packed with a lot of recipes and has been an enormous help in planning meals that are healthy, and importantly, tasty. The challenge with trying to do this on your own is making healthy food taste great enough for you to crave it. This book helps a lot in that department, as it will introduce you to spices and herbs that make a huge difference. Not all the recipes will work for everyone, actually one of the first we tried was downright awful.Funny thing is we thought we might not be able to do this if they were all like our first attempt. But you need to give more dishes a try, and good thing we did because so far the last 10 dishes have been awesome. The soups and pastas are particularly tasty. Most are ones, I am happy to say, are weekly staples in our home, and dinner and lunches are fresh again! Leftovers are also a pleasure, I look forward to them the next day! So I would say this book does a great job and I recommend you try as many as possible to find your favs. It takes getting used to buying the new types of ingredients, but eventually you will have a fully stocked spice rack and fridge with the usual healthy ingredients. 91 people found this helpful Report JD5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Very Informative, Very American Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2018 I love the format of this book. For each recipe it lists the testing the authors did and list tips for success and pitfalls to avoid. If an ingredient is rare or unobtainable it gives viable alternatives. It feels as though each recipe has been comprehensively tested and...See moreI love the format of this book. For each recipe it lists the testing the authors did and list tips for success and pitfalls to avoid. If an ingredient is rare or unobtainable it gives viable alternatives. It feels as though each recipe has been comprehensively tested and snags removed before inclusion; they are America''s Test Kitchen. Yes, this book is american with american weights and measures. Have your conversion tables handy, it''s worth it. 19 people found this helpful Report sew5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Fantastic resource Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2020 I bought this book as I wanted to cook more Mediterranean meals for my overall health. This book provides a useful overview of what a Mediterranean meal looks like and the typical food compositions of this style of eating. The book is broken down into meat, fish, salads...See moreI bought this book as I wanted to cook more Mediterranean meals for my overall health. This book provides a useful overview of what a Mediterranean meal looks like and the typical food compositions of this style of eating. The book is broken down into meat, fish, salads etc, with a list of the recipes at the start of each section, as well as a comprehensive index which is very useful for finding a dish to make when trying to use up the last of the fennel/cabbage/anything left in the veg box. There is a wide range of dishes and so far, every dish I have tried has tasted great. There are also useful boxes of food prep if you are new to cooking or haven''t come across a particular way of cooking before. This has become a new favourite resource and has resulted in our household doubling the amount of veg and salads we eat, and looking forward to our meals! 6 people found this helpful Report Laura FreestoneAmazon Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Try this, it''s a must Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2018 What a fantastic book. I have made hummus so many times, and loved it, but when I used the recipe in this book, what a revelation. Delicious. I could go on, the peppers, the aubergines, the courgettes, etc, all wonderful. It''s like an exhilarating food adventure. Many...See moreWhat a fantastic book. I have made hummus so many times, and loved it, but when I used the recipe in this book, what a revelation. Delicious. I could go on, the peppers, the aubergines, the courgettes, etc, all wonderful. It''s like an exhilarating food adventure. Many thanks. Laura. 18 people found this helpful Report

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