Shortcut Mediterranean Easy And Flavorful Meals in 30 Minutes or Less
August 12, 2009 by Microwave Recipes · Leave a Comment
Shortcut Mediterranean Easy And Flavorful Meals in 30 Minutes or Less
Create authentic Mediterranean meals from the coastal regions of Italy, France, and Spain in 30 minutes or less using practical short cuts and cooking tips. Mediterranean food is naturally straightforward and hearty, with rich flavor enjoyed through fresh, good quality ingredients and aromatic herbs. The recipes in this book take these fresh ingredients and combine them with carefully chosen convenience foods from a well-stocked, upgraded pantry. The result is healthful, flavorful food, simply prepared, with an emphasis on grains, seasonal vegetables and fruits, and legumes.This collection of simplified traditional and contemporary classic recipes is ideal for everyday cooking and entertaining. The recipes are easy to follow and fun to cook.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars A great book with some treasured recipes!
I have really enjoyed this book. It is helpful in the beginning, helping you to set up your pantry so that you’re prepared for the recipes. The recipes are delicious, and have become staples in our home. Our favorites are the white bean and sausage stew, and the meatballs in sweet and sour sauce.
5 Stars Delicious recipes!
The Shortcut Med book by Kathy Regini is terrific! I’m a busy mom who likes to prepare quick but healthful Italian meals for my family. This is a great resource for top-notch recipes. The book connects on a personal level while containing recipes with easy-to-find, healthful ingredients. The “stock your pantry” tips are very useful too. I also enjoyed learning more about the basics of good Italian cooking.
5 Stars Great book for busy cooks
The book starts with an overview of Spanish, French and Italian cuisines. The next section lists ingredients to keep stocked in the kitchen so you can be prepared to cook good meals after a busy day. Next is tips for shopping and saving time and also some suggestions for where to avoid trying to cut corners. The author includes menu ideas for entertaining, listed by season, which really helps me as I like to use fresh local ingredients as much as possible. Recipes are for four people but it would be simple to double them. The instructions are easy to follow and all of the recipes I’ve tried so far (Gaspacho, Insalata Tricolore, Fettucini with Pesto, Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa, Stuffed Mushrooms) were really good.
The notes in the recipes and the notes at the beginning of each chapter include helpful tips that you might not know (like to not overdrain your pasta).
This book is a gem. I can’t wait for the weather to get a little cooler so I can try some of the fall and winter recipes.
