Description:
In Fast & Fresh, Oded Schwartz, originally from Israel, and Maddalena Bonino, who grew up in Italy, demonstrate healthy Mediterranean cooking at its best. Their stated goal is to present "robust, extremely tasty and very healthy food that not only fills the stomach but feeds the soul." Their conveniently fast, pleasantly creative recipes meet the objective. Lush color photos demonstrate the appeal of the book's 200-plus dishes, which emphasize "wheat, pulses and olive oil," along with lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, and poultry. Leek Kuftadas, little fritters made with just four ingredients, exemplify the clever, simple virtues of Fast & Fresh as well as the authors' skill at combining flavors. Chicken Breast with Peppers and Sun-dried Tomatoes is essentially a Mediterranean-style stir-fry. Baked Mackerel with Carrot Noodles, Orange and Coriander Dressing combines baked fish and thin carrot ribbons with a brilliant, aromatic vinaigrette. Morrocan Shahshika is a "cousin of Provençal ratatouille." Published in England, this book offers measures that are familiar both to Americans and to cooks who use metrics.
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