Mediterranean eating doesn't just make one feel good, it tastes good. As I live in a gorgeous Mediterranean country with access to wondrous ingredients, I was excited to devour 7-Ingredient Mediterranean. The recipes are varied and simple, though some ingredients may be difficult to access.

However, some countries are under-represented or not represented at all which is unfortunate. Choosing 100 recipes from such a large region would be difficult to be fair. The photography is gorgeous but the blurb is misleading as it indicates there is a photograph for every recipe. Many are visual and/or beginner cooks who rely on visual cues. I know what to expect from these dishes but descriptions as well as common names or English translations would be helpful for those who may not know what Crocché or Avikas is. Nutritional information would be useful.

Amongst those recipes I will happily make include Socca (I can't get enough of this and am curious about this version), Pomegranate-Glazed Figs & Cheese (these three foods are amongst my favourites), Risi e Bisi, Toasted Pasta with Crab (everyone ought to try toasted pasta!), Garlic & Lime Calamari, Roasted Grapes & Sausage, Lamb Kebabs, Octopus Salad (I eat this often but never with pear), and Pasteli (which for some unknown reason I have never made but that's going to change). My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

I like the inclusion of more unusual dishes as well as common. Each page is aesthetically appealing and well laid out. For those intrigued by the Mediterranean, there are very good recipes here, a great starting point.

A lot of recipes are fairly simple and without lengthy lists of ingredients, but at the same time, I found it sort of inaccessible. Many of the recipes didn't have pictures and where the dish names were in the local vernacular, it wasn't always transparent what the dish was. I like a cookbook where I can shop with my eyes, and this wasn't it. Many of the images spanned two pages, where a less extensive photo could have allowed more more dishes to be pictured. It wasn't necessarily my jam.

This book is a collection of Mediterranean recipes ranging from Italy to the Middle East. It is not intended as a diet book (indeed, many of the recipes involve deep frying!) but aims instead to adopt a Mediterranean approach to cooking, focusing on quality ingredients and keeping things simple. This is why all the recipes in the book have 7 ingredients or less. As many of the cooking processes are quite elaborate or require preparing 24 hours in advance. I would place this as mid-range in terms of cooking skills. There are no explanations for any of the cooking techniques, so I would not recommend this for beginner-level cooks.

The book gets straight to the point and starts off with the recipes, divided into section based on each course: Appetisers & Snacks (such as roasted tomato caprese or calamari friti), Entrées (e.g. toasted pasta with crab, crispy salmon rice - this was a hit in our house! - za'atar crusted ribeye) Salads & Sides (pitta bread, koshari, Turkish eggplant salad, etc), and Desserts (such as blueberry and ginger malabi, fermented banana fritters, or halvah, which is on my list of things to make next). For each recipe, we are given portion size, active time in the kitchen, total time, and ingredients. There are also suggested "as needed or to taste" ingredients such as salt, pepper, or other spices. The final section of the book contains an annex with recipes for some ingredients that could be purchased readymade or cooked from scratch, such as balsamic glaze, za'atar or Chermoula sauce.

Not every dish is pictured, so if you are a visual cook you may struggle with this. In addition, no nutritional information is provided.

A recommended read for experienced home cooks looking to increase their repertoire of Mediterranean dishes.

Thank you to NetGalley and Cider Mill Press for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Some really great recipes! Perfect for summer! I really enjoyed the Roasted Tomato Caprese and the Beets with Walnut Dukkah. Looking forward to trying more recipes!

The recipes are Mediterranean and certainly tend to have only 7 ingredients. They are simple mostly and therefore quite quick to make and tasty. The book is definitely US focussed - weights in ounces/cups, entrees for mains rather than starters, provolone cheese, fish names (branzino for sea bass although that might be an assumption rather than the recipe's local names),. Still, most European cooks are used to this and cope. Many of the recipe's titles are in the local vernacular - sfeni (Moroccan style doughnut), malabi (milk pudding), toum - Lebanese garlic sauce, Kemia de Zanahorias - carrots obvious to me but Kemia? This, tied with the lack of photos, is just annoying. At least a photograph would give hints then the list of ingredients and you'll have a pretty good idea of what the recipe is about. Can't make up my mind whether this is simply pretention on the part of the author or not thinking on the part of an editor. Anyway, a book where I have to google what things are is tiresome, and I'm a well experienced home cook from scratch. Many of the photos take 2-pages too, at least in NetGalley reader, so waste of space. It's a recipe book which is fine, no frills, no substitutes suggested, just the recipe. Clearly a lot of recipes are east and southern Mediterranean rather than north and western Mediterranean which might have been noted in an introduction. At least the majority of ingredients are easily available. Overall, not really for the beginner or anyone who wants an idea of what they're cooking before they start. Not a book to grab you and say 'cook me' I'm afraid.

3.5

True to its title, this book features many Mediterranean recipes, all made with few ingredients, nothing more and nothing less.

Don't expect this to offer a history or more details about each meal, it is just a cookbook and it keeps its promise, most of the recipes are pretty simple and easy to make.

What I truly loved about this book is the creativity and richness of flavors it brings forth, with many recipes being easy to make again and again and nice additions to spice up everyday meals. In this way, it's a perfect book for beginners who want to add more intriguing tastes, more special dishes into their plans.

Its greatest weakness, though, is the fact that it doesn't provide images for very recipe. Had it done this, it would have been more helpful to navigate.

I am grateful to have received this in order to share my view on it. Do I recommend it? Yes, it's an nice book to have to have at hand, when looking for inspiration, especially in the summer to easily get that Mediterranean feeling in your daily life.

Mediterranean cookbooks have been all the rage for a while now, and as someone who could most definitely get behind a Mediterranean diet (seafood all day everyday, thanks) I tend to enjoy having a flick through all of these cookbooks whenever they drop in the store.

The idea of this one sounds great -- only 7 ingredients? Let's go! -- but unfortunately the execution is a little lacking. As is mentioned in quite a few of the reviews on goodreads, the majority of this cookbook does not have photos. I'm definitely someone who needs a visual when cooking so I can see what goal I am working towards (of course my food never looks like the photos, but thats not the point). 7-Ingredient Mediterranean is something like 30% photos and 70% recipes without photos. And the majority of those recipes without photos are in the Entrees section, which are the ones that need pictures the most.

There are some delicious sounding recipes in here, I just think the book itself needs to cater to all levels of cooking skill, and in order to do that you need more final recipe photos.

I was hoping for a Mediterranean cookbook that largely used ingredients that would be easy to get, without ordering online. There are some, but not enough for me to engage with it and try it out. I liked the layout of the book though.

Thank you to Cider Mill Press & NetGalley for the ARC—this cookbook landed at the perfect time.

The vibrant layout and gorgeous food photos immediately stood out. I love that the book includes seasoning blends in the back and references them right in the recipes—it makes planning so easy. They did a good job of taking more complex flavors and shortening traditional recipes for quick bites.

Some of the dishes reminded me of staples already loved in my kitchen (Tzatziki, Tiropitakia, Za’atar-grilled meats), so when planning a small dinner party with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, I knew this was the book to check out.

We made the Crispy Polenta Cakes and Slow-Cooked Cherry Tomatoes to start. We had already planned skewers with meat from our local butchers, so we used the Shawarma seasoning on chicken skewers and followed the Leg of Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic recipe to season our lamb skewers. We also added Moroccan Carrots since we already had Ras El Hanout on hand for the lamb.

Everything turned out flavorful and crowd-pleasing. A few small missteps were likely on our end—we’re home cooks, not pros! Overall, this is a beautiful and practical cookbook for anyone who loves bold, cross-cultural flavors.

Picture yourself lounging on a sunny Mediterranean terrace, sipping a chilled glass of something refreshing and letting the flavors of over 100 simple recipes whisk you away. This cookbook strips away the fuss by focusing on just seven ingredients—yet somehow it captures all the vibrant tastes and textures from Italy’s sun-drenched coasts to the aromatic spice stalls of Morocco. It’s like having a culinary tour guide that not only shows you how to whip up zesty salads, hearty pastas, and mouthwatering seafood but also teaches you how to keep things healthy and heart-friendly. Whether you’re a kitchen pro or someone who barely knows their way around a cutting board, these recipes prove that healthy, flavorful meals don’t have to be complicated.

Flip through the pages and you’ll discover more than 100 drool-worthy dishes, from crowd-pleasing appetizers and sides to satisfying mains and light, fresh desserts. The magic here is in the no-fuss approach—perfect for those nights when you’re short on time but still crave something delicious. Every recipe leans on fresh produce, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins, so you know you’re treating your body right without sacrificing taste. And let’s not forget the stunning photography that practically jumps off the page, making you want to dive right in and start cooking. Bottom line: simplicity is the secret to big, bold Mediterranean flavors, and this book delivers it effortlessly.

I really love this book! Only wonderful, healthy and tasty recipes! I am so happy to have been able to read it! I am giving this book 4 stars out of 5!

I wanted to read this for 2 reasons: 1. The Mediterranean diet is known to be healthy and 2. Limiting the recipes to 7 ingredients or less meant the dishes would probably be easier to make. This cookbook succeeds on both those counts, with many recipes prepared in healthy ways with fresh ingredients, and they all look delicious. There was a wide variety, with everything from starters to mains to desserts to sauces you can prepare for regular use.

Thank you to NetGalley and Cider Mill Press for the ARC. This cookbook is filled with enticing recipes that invite you to try some simple Mediterranean cooking with only seven ingredients.

I LOVE Mediterranean food! I am also a huge fan of easy recipes that dont need a lot of ingredients but don't lack in flavor. This cookbook ticks off those boxes for me perfectly. It is so amazing to me that Mediterranean cuisine can be so simple and yet nutritious and delicious.

Also, I think it deserves to be said that the images are absolutely drool worthy. If you are like me and "eat with your eyes first", you are going to love this cookbook!

I can't wait to make these recipes!

I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.

I am not someone who likes to have a bunch of ingredients in my house because I find that it leads to waste, which makes cookbooks with low ingredient ones that I lean to. I really love cooking mediterranean food, so picking up a cookbook like this helps widen the amount of dishes I can put in rotation.
I did find a few dishes that were right up my alley and tasted delicious. I recommend the spaghetti alla nerano, pasta fagioli E cozen, seared shrimp skewers, and the leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary.
All of the recipes that I tried were easy to follow. I recommend this cookbook if you are looking for some new dishes to tryout in the spring and summer months.
I am not really a baker, however, I did find a few desserts that I am planning on making for some friendly gatherings.

Tried a few recipes and they were good! I was hoping for more photos though since I am not so familiar with the cuisine.

Excellent cookbook for anyone seeking to cook with fresh ingredients. As someone who has loosely followed a Mediterranean diet for years, I found the recipes featured to still be bright, exciting, and easy to follow, and the accompanying photos were well done. The few recipes I have tried are all delicious, with great step-by-step instructions, and most ingredients are easily found.

I did find the lack of a picture accompanying every recipe to be slightly frustrating. Some of the recipes may also be missing a step. One I specifically noted was the Tdziki-I would normally pull some liquid from the cucumbers. Was this missed on purpose, or just a preference of the author to skip? Also, as someone who is LoSo, I appreciate a cookbook that has nutritional information.

This is a cookbook I would not reach for every week at my home, but it is one that I would definitely keep on hand.

What stands out in this book is the lesser covered ingredients like fig and okra and hence, lesser known (outside of Mediterranean and some other few cuisines) recipes, Also, the outcomes are wholesome, healthy and appetising.

This cookbook contains a wonderful selection of easy-to-follow Mediterranean recipes, each made with only 7 ingredients. The variety is wonderful and covers the various regions of the Mediterranean. The imagery is beautiful! Highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys Mediterranean food!

Thanks NetGalley and Cider Mill Press for giving me an ARC of this amazing cookbook!

This is a very colorful book, from the bright colors used for the recipe pages, to the full spread pictures, this is definitely a nice book to look at.

The food also sounds amazing, and very true to the Mediterranean style of dishes.

A wonderful book for those wanting to get a lot of flavor in their Mediterranean dishes without complicated ingredients!