Les belles promesses

Pierre Lemaitre

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Get the most out of one of the world's healthiest diets with 100 delicious, authentic, easy recipes, presented in the order of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.

More than just a mix of rich history, gorgeous beaches, and warm blue waters, the countries along the Mediterranean Sea and their people have a history of living longer and healthier lives--and you can too! By simply following a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits, and vegetables, even drinking wine with meals, you can prevent diseases and prolong your life.

In The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, Mediterranean cuisine and culture expert Amy Riolo gets to the core of the Mediterranean lifestyle, and explains what to eat, when to eat it, and why--all backed by the latest science. Using the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid as a guide, she supports your success by offering the greatest variety of recipes featuring the foods we should eat the most of, and the least containing foods we should limit.

With a Mediterranean Tradition sidebar for each recipe, highlighting cultural wisdom, historical background, entertaining anecdotes, and nutritional information, this transformative cookbook immerses you in the Mediterranean lifestyle, inspiring you to adopt these healthy habits in your own life.

Accompanied by lush photography, The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook features recipes from all countries in the region, including perennial favorites, little-known treasures, and recent discoveries. Enjoy making and sharing:

Whole-Wheat and Grape Focaccia
Herb and Rice-Stuffed Grape Leaves
North African Spice-Dusted Sweet Potatoes
Silky Hummus with Yogurt and Pomegranate Seeds
Spanish Seafood Paella
Sizzling Rosemary Shrimp over Polenta
Mussels in Tomato-Saffron Broth
Carrot, Coriander, and Parsnip Soup
Quinoa, Arugula, and Fig Salad
Corsican-Style Garlic-Laced Beef Stew with Peppers
Apricot and Orange Blossom Pudding with Pistachios
Rose- and Mint-Infused Fruit Salad
Roasted Plums with Basil-Yogurt Cream

Enjoy a healthy lifestyle that includes enticing, satisfying recipes--great for family dinners and entertaining, for any and all occasions, to be appreciated by any palate.

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