MEDITERRANEAN SMALL PLATES: Platters and Spreads

Mediterranean food expert and James Beard Award winner Clifford Wright presents a mouth-watering collection of recipes for tapas from Spain, meze from Greece, Turkey and the Balkans, hors d'oeuvre from France, antipasti from Italy, mazza from the Middle Eastern North Africa, and other small plates. Traditional across regions and deeply rooted in the culture, every dish is made to be savoured. Assemble unforgettable small plate platters and spreads using the suggested party menus or mix and match recipes within each chapter. Enjoy making and sharing: Catalonian Spinach Empanadas with Raisins and Pine Nuts, Puff Pastry Crescents with Saffron Chicken and Almonds, Pizza style frittata, Tomato and Avocado Salad, Baked Zucchini Stuffed with Shrimp in the Provencal Style, Artichoke and Mozzarella Crostini, Fresh Favas, Young Artichokes and Spring Peas in the Sicilian Style Lamb empanadas, Grilled Feta Cheese in Grape Leaves, Grilled Moroccan-Style Skewers of Spicy Ground Beef Prosciutto with peaches, Stuffed Swiss chard leaves with ground lamb, rice and parsley in cool yoghurt, Moroccan chickpeas with preserved lemons, Artichoke bottoms stuffed with sausage and ham and many more. The culinary journey shows you how each country uses the foundational ingredients of olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, onions, and fresh herbs to develop their own unique range of flavours and textures. A diet of Mediterranean dishes has been scientifically linked to good health, including increased life span, improved brain function, better eye health, lower risk of certain cancers, decreased risk of heart disease and diabetes, and reduced inflammation. These sharing plates are perfect to enjoy with family and friends. Filled with stunning colour photography and a nice clear layout, with measurement equivalents, 192 pages in large softback.