Cookbook- The Mediterranean Cook by Meni Valle

The Mediterranean Cook, A Year of Seasonal Eating- By Meni Valle

Escape to the Mediterranean with The Mediterranean Cook, a cookbook that celebrates the fresh and flavourful cuisine of the region with more than 80 vegetarian recipes.

From roasted eggplants and tangy artichokes to perfectly flaky pastry boats and juicy grilled plums and figs, each dish is an invitation to savour the sensational flavours of the Mediterranean.

Following slow food values, Valle's recipes are simple and seasonal, showcasing how to get the best out of fresh, local produce, all year round. Featuring beautiful photographs of each recipe, as well as step-by-step images to guide the reader through different preparations, The Mediterranean Cook is perfect for anyone looking to adopt a healthier, plant-focused diet, without sacrificing on flavour.

A celebration of seasonal produce, the Mediterranean way.

Warm and generous, Meni’s recipes are a celebration of seasonality sprinkled with a bit of nostalgia for a simple, Mediterranean way of life.

– Emiko Davies

Meni invites us into her kitchen to share in her knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine as well as wonderful dishes such as pickled peppers stuffed with cabbage, bouyourdi, home-made filo pastry, and chocolate and fig tart. The recipes celebrate lovely, seasonal, abundant Mediterranean food for sharing, along with beautiful photography.

– Tessa Kiros

About the Author

When she is not writing cookbooks, Meni Valle shares her knowledge and passion for Mediterranean food through cooking classes and culinary tours to Greece and its neighbouring countries, where she loves connecting with locals and discovering new recipes. She first visited Ikaria in 2017 and now returns every year. Meni lives with her family in Melbourne. 

Her rich Greek heritage, coupled with her love for travel and food, has seen Meni become one of Australia’s most-respected authorities on Mediterranean cuisine.

Hardcover- 224 pages