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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Exploring the Mediterranean Lifestyle 5
Chapter 1: Introducing the Mediterranean Diet 7
Chapter 2: Discovering the Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet 19
Part 2: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle with Mediterranean Cooking 37
Chapter 3: Planning Your Mediterranean Meals 39
Chapter 4: Going to the Market and Stocking Your Kitchen 53
Chapter 5: Mastering Mediterranean Cooking with Helpful Tips and Techniques 71
Part 3: Starters and Sides 87
Chapter 6: Beginning the Day the Right Way 89
Chapter 7: Small Appetizers: Starting Off With Tapas, Meze, and Antipasti 105
Chapter 8: Whipping Up Some Sauces 137
Chapter 9: Creating Fresh, Delicious Salads 151
Chapter 10: Savoring Soups and Stews 171
Chapter 11: Bringing New Flavor to Vegetable Sides 185
Chapter 12: Rediscovering Whole Grains 207
Chapter 13: Enjoying Legumes the Mediterranean Way 225
Part 4: Main Entrees and Desserts 241
Chapter 14: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! 243
Chapter 15: From Pizza to Pitas: Mastering Fast Food 265
Chapter 16: Preparing Classic Chicken Entrees 287
Chapter 17: Going Under the Sea with Seafood Options 311
Chapter 18: Making One-of-a-Kind Meat and Pork Entrees 333
Chapter 19: Don’t Forget Dessert! 353
Part 5: The Part of Tens 375
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Getting More Plant-Based Foods in Your Diet 377
Chapter 21: Ten Myths about the Mediterranean Diet 381
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Build a Mediterranean Lunch Box 385
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 389
Index 393
