I really liked this cookbook. Lots of variety of quick healthy meals. Easy to make and full of flavour. I looks forward to trying most of the recipes in this cookbook.

The 15-Minutes Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners is just what it is says it is! I am not a professional chef or even a strong amateur but the recipes worked! This is a great cookbook for those looking to make some easy, healthy meals. If you want an introduction into the Mediterranean Diet, this is a great book to start with. I love the pictures in the book because I need to see what my endgame is, and so that helped a lot.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a digital ARC copy of this book. Receiving the copy did not impact my review. My review is based off some of the recipes I made like the Egg Salad Lettuce wraps that used Greek yogurt instead of Mayo. I really liked that because I do not like mayo, but like egg salad. This is a tasty and healthier way to get the flavor I wanted. There are many affordable and quick recipes that can be made from the recipes in this book.

I had been looking for more sustainable diets other than keto that offered heart healthy, flavorful options. This cookbook is full of choices that even satisfy my picky eater children! Excited to continue trying more recipes!

I really liked this cookbook! I had been looking for an easy Mediterranean cookbook and The 15-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners was exactly what I was looking for! I like the variety of recipes, the ease of the recipes, and the simple way the recipes are organized in the book. I plan on returning to this cookbook many times over the course of the summer. I'm so happy with this book :) Many thanks to NetGalley & Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my review.

I loved this Mediterranean cook book. There are some very interesting recipes. I already tried 3 which were loved by all the family!

This cookbook is a solid option for anyone looking to dip their toes into Mediterranean cooking without committing a ton of time. The layout and explanations are clear, but not all the recipes felt super helpful.

Some dishes, like the veggie tray, felt a little too basic—like something I could’ve figured out without a recipe. That said, there were several others that were genuinely useful, flavorful, and easy to put together when I needed something quick.

The pictures were definitely a highlight—they looked vibrant and made me want to try more recipes. I also appreciated the meal plan and nutritional breakdowns, which added structure and made it easier to stay on track.

Not every recipe was a hit, but there’s enough here to make it worth flipping through when you need fast, healthy inspiration.

I love this cookbook! I have tried several recipes and they all have been delicious and easy and quick to prepare. The recipes have picture, which is very important to me. The ingredients are not difficult to find and they are healthy. Each recipe even has nutrition information.

As one who has flirted with a Mediterranean diet I found this quite informative and useful. I will employ numerous recipes and tactics from this book as I work at shifting my diet over the coming summer.

I'm trying to cook more in the Mediterranean diet aspects and this was a great addition and has really great recipes.

This cookbook has a long list of simple Mediterranean diet recipes split up into meal categories and with some 4-week meal plans at the end. The introduction goes over the basics of the Mediterranean Diet and provides lists of pantry and fresh ingredient staples. It also includes information about swapping ingredients, which is always helpful. What it does not included is information about sizes which would be helpful for the recipes.
I tested out two recipes: the Greek Chickpea and Spinach Sauté from the lunch section and the Olive oil and Orange Semolina Cake from the dessert section. Both recipes took longer than 15 minutes because of ingredient prep. The introduction mentions prepping ingredients should make the recipe be even faster than 15 minutes, not that it is needed for the 15 minutes. Neither looked very appetizing. However, they both tasted great. The cake did not behave like cake at all and may have been a victim of the vague direction to use a ‘small baking pan’. The batter was also not pourable at all. If I were to make this kind of cake again I would look for a different recipe.

Overall, the recipes to me are decent basic recipes to get someone started or for days when something simple is needed, but not anything I would trust if cooking for other people

The 15-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners is an absolute gem for anyone looking to embrace healthier eating habits without spending hours in the kitchen. Focused on quick, nutritious meals inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, this cookbook is perfect for those trying to reduce their carb intake while still enjoying satisfying, flavorful dishes.

One of the standout features of this cookbook is its simplicity and practicality. The recipes are easy to follow, with clear instructions that make cooking accessible even for beginners. The book also provides valuable information about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, emphasizing whole foods, lean proteins, and vibrant vegetables.

The variety of recipes is impressive. From hearty meat dishes like the beef kofta with yogurt sauce to delicious vegetarian options like spiced chickpeas and roasted garlic and herb carrot sticks, there’s something to suit every taste. The fact that these meals can be prepared in just 15 minutes is a game-changer for busy individuals or those new to cooking.

What makes this cookbook truly enjoyable is how it encourages a balanced approach to healthy eating without feeling restrictive. It’s a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to eat better, reduce carbs, and explore Mediterranean flavors—all while keeping cooking simple and enjoyable.

Whether you’re looking to kick-start a healthier lifestyle or simply add some fresh, quick meals to your routine, The 15-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners is a must-have.

Some really drool worthy recipes! I'm not sure I would class them as recipes as they are mostly super straight forward/assembling which is very helpful with my skill level in the kitchen. It is certainly helping me with my ambition to eat more healthy, and I feel more energised. Definitely some great inspiration.

This was one of the best Mediterranean diet cookbooks I have seen so far. The table of contents is laid out perfectly by meal. The recipes are straightforward and easy to read. I love that they have long winded explanations like blog recipes. The photos are also very detailed and appealed. The vast array of recipes is amazing and offers a wide variety of choices.

I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

This cookbook is exactly what it says it is. Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and desserts that take 15 minutes and look healthy, delicious and easy to make all in the Mediterranean style. I good cookbook to own!

These recipes are certainly quicker be easy for beginners - the flavour combinations look delicious but each 'recipe' is largely just assembling ingredients together, especially until you get to the dinners chapter and seven then they're very easy to do.. this ain't necessarily a bad thing and it's a great book for inspiring meal collections - there are some handy meal plans at the back of the book which have accompanying shopping lists too.

It is written using the imperial (American) measuring system but there is a conversion guide at the end too.

This cookbook is a great begin to the Mediterranean diet. I loved the recipes and the menus. Highly recommend!

I'm always excited to find a Mediterranean Cookbook because this is my preferred way of eating. I've been eating this way exclusively for a little over two years and my cholesterol has reduced by 50 points.....no medication required!! BIG WIN!! For me, this was a better option than taking a statin with all the negative side effects.

I enjoyed looking at all the recipes/photos and have already marked several to try. The instructions are all simple and easy to follow.

I highly recommend this lifestyle and this cookbook will be of great assistance to get you started!! Even if this isn't your way of eating every day, you'll find some great recipes to mix in with your current meal plannning.

This cookbook is a total game-changer! The Mediterranean-inspired recipes are bursting with flavor and come together so quickly—perfect for my busy schedule. I love that the ingredients are simple and easy to find, and the 4-week meal plan takes all the stress out of healthy eating. From breakfast to dessert, every dish I’ve tried has been delicious. Highly recommend for anyone looking to eat better without spending hours in the kitchen!

I’ve been wanting to cook healthier and try more mediterranean meals. This book provided the organization I needed. I like the way it begins with a list of items to keep on hand so you can quickly throw a meal together.
The recipes weren’t very original. It was basically changing the main ingredients and it seemed some repeated in lunch and dinner.
It provided some good new recipes and hopefully will be the organization I need to eat healthier and lose weight.
I received this galley from NetGalley

The Mediterranean diet is considered extremely healthy, and there are hundreds of mouthwatering dishes in that genre. However, many readers don’t have time to prepare their favorite Mediterranean dishes. The 15-minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners: 150 Fast, Fresh, and Flavorful Recipes with 4-week Meal Plan and Easy Shopping Lists by Yolanda Blake, is a good way to speed up preparation to improve health in general and also to drop a few pounds.

The beginning of this cookbook has information on the Mediterranean diet, including ingredients and ways to incorporate them in the diet. The recipes include all courses – appetizers, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts – all that are supposed to take 15 minutes to make. The recipes are written in the traditional manner with the ingredients listed first, followed by step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. Most of the recipes have short lists of ingredients, and there are comments at the beginning of each recipe. There are a few problems with some of the recipes: the author doesn’t specify what size of pan to use for the cakes and just says “small baking pan,” which is relative, and small is different to everyone. Then it says to bake for 10 minutes. I don’t know of a cake that is done in 10 minutes, so in order to keep with the 15 minute label, she instructs to bake so little that the batter will still be liquid and the cakes won’t be baked through.

The dishes are accompanied by beautiful, albeit small, photographs that are very nice and make the dishes very inviting.

All told, there are some good quick recipes in this cookbook, but most take more than 15 minutes to make.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.