A Mediterranean Culinary Escape

Many people dream of getting away during winter, but the next best alternative may just be to experience such an escape through food. That’s exactly what these healthy, flavor-filled recipes from The Mediterranean Cook can do for you. With their bold array of flavors, textures, and colors, they’ll whisk you away to a warmer environment with every last morsel.

Chock-full of fresh vegetables, tender lentils, and a dash of vinegar for an added kick, this dish offers a taste explosion you won’t be able to get enough of.

The combination of well-seared juicy fruit, toasted pistachios, and sweetened yogurt will elicit warm-weather vibes.

Excerpted from The Mediterranean Cook by Meni Valle. Smith Street Books, 2024. Photography © Stephanie Stamatis and Hugh Davison.