I find the less ingredients in a recipe the easier and quicker the cooking and shopping is. I think this book is excellent for people who have some skills but need some ideas for easy to cook meals. I think even someone going to uni would find it accessible. Some recipes call for you to make a sauce from the appendix. I don’t mind that as you can use… a shop bought sauce if you want or make the sauce at a different time. For me this makes the recipes more flexible and interesting.

The recipes are in numbered steps which are clear and concise with decent time estimations that also tell you the attention as well as cooking time. I also love the yield each recipe provides especially handy as nothing like a recipe that offers only a thimble amount of food!

The recipes are split into : -
Appetisers and snacks
Entrees
Side and salads
Deserts
Appendix
Plenty of vegetable dishes and overall recipes felt healthy with plenty of variety.

Some of the photos are very appealing, some I found less so. There is not always a photo with every recipe and I know I might be less likely to cook the ones without the photos, yes I am that shallow when it comes to my cooking.

I think there are some steps missing in some recipes, for example Tdziki there is no mention of reducing the fluid in cucumber but I wonder if that’s a British thing and maybe other countries don’t need to soak it in salt and squeeze out the fluid….maybe it’s just me…. Some words were unusual to me, again probably the British thing but it was not hard to google.

There are recipes that are so easy and tasty they will be on hard repeat, I’m currently hyper focused on the whipped feta and zaatar that actually did only take 5 minutes. It goes so well with nachos and is made with items I always have at home. Nothing better than being able to try out a recipe straight away.
I have so many cook books that just look pretty this is one I can just pick up and use. Definitely will be practicing when I’m on my self catering holidays.

7-Ingredient Mediterranean is a wonderful cookbook that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your kitchen with remarkable simplicity. The concept of using just seven ingredients per dish makes healthy, flavorful cooking approachable, especially for busy weeknights or those new to Mediterranean cuisine. I appreciated the diversity of recipes—everything from light salads and hearty pastas to succulent seafood and vegetarian options—all packed with fresh produce, wholesome grains, and healthy fats. The instructions are straightforward, making it easy to put together delicious meals without feeling overwhelmed. The photography is bright and inviting, truly showcasing the beauty of each dish. While some recipes may benefit from additional seasoning or variation, the core idea of simplicity and authenticity shines through. Overall, 7-Ingredient Mediterranean is an excellent resource for anyone seeking nutritious, flavorful meals with minimal fuss.

Great recipes. The instructions are easy to follow and you don't need more than a handful of ingredients which is always great.

This cookbook seemed right up my alley but it was a bit of a disappointment. For one thing, there’s no nutritional information. While I always want to know this information, people who seek out Mediterranean recipes are especially likely to want or need it since so many people choose this diet for health reasons. Secondly, there are only photos for maybe a third of the recipes. Thirdly, it relies on a lot of ingredients that would be expensive and hard to find for many readers like squid, octopus and lamb belly. It’s also high in the use of animal products, sugar and dairy, which is a little surprising for a Mediterranean cookbook. Many recipes require the use of an ingredient you make elsewhere in the book. Lastly, the recipes themselves just did not appeal to me.

I’m sure there will be many readers who will be a good fit but perhaps check it out of the library or read a sample first to see if it will meet your needs and tastes.

I read a temporary digital loan of this book for review.

While I like that these recipes used only a handful of ingredients each, it was really lacking in photographs of the recipes. I am not familiar with most of the dishes, so photographs of each one would have been extremely helpful and enticed me to try preparing some of them. Many of the dishes also contained butter, which I typically don't see used in Mediterranean dishes. It was disappointing to see that so many of the main entrees contained meat, as that is a rare ingredient in true, traditional Mediterranean foods. Sugar was another surprising and disappointing ingredient, as were the large amounts of dairy.

I love low ingredient recipes to try. Some of these are not up my alley but very interesting, can't wait to try out some of them. I would prefer to see a photo of each recipe.

Transport yourself to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean with over 100 quick, effortless, and vibrant recipes all using just seven ingredients.

Welcome to the Mediterranean, simplified. From the coastal regions of Italy to the spice markets of Morocco, these meals harness the power of a few select ingredients to create dishes that are rich in flavors and textures. This cookbook is designed to make healthy eating accessible and absolutely delicious, making it easy to incorporate balanced meals for heart health and longevity into your daily life. With seven ingredients there are infinite flavors—enjoy everything from zesty salads to hearty pastas, succulent seafood, and robust vegetarian options that explore the rich tapestry of Mediterranean cooking.

Inside you’ll

100+ easy recipes for wholesome appetizers and sides, hearty mains, and refreshing desserts No-fuss meals perfect for busy weeknights Recipes emphasizing fresh produce, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins for nutritious meals that don’t skimp on taste Eye-catching photography to showcase each dish Simplicity is the secret ingredient to extraordinary dishes. Get bold, authentic flavor without the complexity with 7-Ingredient Mediterranean.

Beautifully photographed, this book makes everything look so appetizing. There are only a few ingredients and only a handful of steps in the recipe. The sections of this book are:
Appetizers & Snacks
Entrees
Salads & Sides
Desserts

The appetizers are easy, from grilled cantaloupe to Baba Ghanoush. The Entrees and all the other recipes are also easy and with a maximum of seven ingredients. Some dishes I had heard of, many are new to me. You won’t find the types of recipes that many of us have come to associate with Italian or Mediterranean food. In other words, no lasagna, no chicken parmesan. It’s all fresh and healthy. Most of the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen, but a few may take a little sourcing.

For people who want to cook something delicious and different, take a look at this cookbook. I’m sure you’ll find some recipes that you’ll want to try right away.

This cookbook is cute. The pictures are beautiful and there are plenty of recipes per section. What I was not a fan of is the layout of the recipes. You may think I'm crazy because it's laid out like any cookbook - but it's not. First, the font for the recipe names, ingredients list, and yield was definately a choice. Some of the letters like B's, C's, S's all seem to be upside down and was not making me enjoy reading this. The directions are in a normal font, I don't know why this particular font was chosen. Really not a fan. Secondly, any "as needed" ingredient suggestions appear at the bottom of the page. This was also an odd choice of placement in my opinion. For example, ther recipe for Fried Eggplant with Garlic & Ras El Hanout - the ras el hanout is only a suggestion at the bottom of the page. All of this can be easily missed and leave the recipes very bland.

Overall, while this is a pretty book to look at - font choices aside - it's not for me. I really went into this with high expectations and it fell flat for me.

I like the concept of less ingredients, easier to follow and to remember so this was great! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy.

All these recipes look utterly delicious. I’ve been tying to eat lots of blue zone based meals, and these will be perfect to add in! The photography is IMPECCABLE as well!

This book doesn't like, almost every recipe is 7-ingredients or less, which is fantastic. I hate when you have to have 50 ingredients some you'll never use for any recipe other than the one you're making.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley, which is awesome. There are a few quirks I didn't love in the book. The font bothered me a little bit. The title and the body fonts were very different and didnt feel like cohesive. I read this as an ebook on my iPad Pro, which could be the problem, but some of the images were grainy. Like they had been stretched to fit a spot they were too small to fit. Most of the images though were fantastic. Made you hungry just looking at them.

While I wouldn't make a chunk of the recipes, not a fan of fish and can't eat shellfish, however there were a lot of other options. Some of my favorites, that I can't wait to make are:
Fried Artichokes
Spaghetti alla nerano
Crispy Polenta Cakes
Fried Brussels Sprouts with Tahini and Feta

The sides sound so so good without being extremely complicated to make. I love mediterranean food, so this cook book was awesome to review. I do wish there were more pictures as to what some dishes should look like, just because I'm not familiar with them. but I guess that's what google image search is for.

This would make a great gift for someone with a beautiful bottle of craft olive oil and a nice bottle of wine.

Let your taste buds take a vacation from the comfort of your home by purchasing this cookbook and trying a recipe. This is an exploration of Mediterranean cuisine that provides an easy to follow recipe and photos for inspiration. The vivid photos provides a great layout of the recipe and 7 simple ingredients that will expand your tastes. In the appendix it provides some sinple sauce, broth and glazes to expand the readers knowledge. Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity.

I received an ARC of this cookbook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great cookbook. The recipes are delicious and easy to make!

"7-Ingredient Mediterranean" by Cider Mill Press is a culinary gem, offering delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that perfectly capture the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with minimal ingredients. Its simplicity and mouthwatering dishes make it a must-have for any home cook seeking healthy, flavorful meals.

Thank you Cider Mill Press and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this book. This interesting book includes recipes from different Mediterranean regions. Beautiful photos accompany every recipe, enhancing the overall reading experience. Looking forward to trying out some of the recipes.

This was a great cookbook. The only criticism I have is that I wish it included more info about what region the recipe is from! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Cider Mill Press for this ARC.

I've always been interested in the Mediterranean diet so I was happy to get access to this book.

The book is American which is why we get the skillet and the kosher salt. It also uses the imperial measuring system throughout. The metric system is mentioned at the end but while we get a conversion table, it would be a lot more helpful for the international market to have both measurements mentioned in the recipes so we don't always have to look up and calculate what a cup of anything is.

The dishes are divided into Snacks and Appetisers, Entrées, Salads and Sides and Desserts. The entrées really confused me at first because for the rest of the world they are starters, but in the US they are the main courses.

I really tried to like this book as the pictures are lovely but not every dish is accompanied by a picture, plus a lot of dishes have a foreign name that is neither translated nor explained. Why would I make a dish on the strength of some ingredients without knowing what it is and what it should look like?

The recipes are presented without much elegance and this is yet another cookbook that promises a lot and delivers barely anything. Things like "fire-roasted oysters" and "slow-cooked cherry tomatoes" are not proper or everyday dishes so why are they in there? The USP of this book are the seven ingredients only per dish but if those ingredients are exotic and the dish takes a long time to cook, it doesn't really help the average person.

I don't doubt that these are healthy recipes that should taste good, and if you were to plan a Mediterranean party buffet, some of the starters and salads would make a great addition. However, I don't think this book will work for everyday meals that you can make quickly at home.

My search for the perfect cookbook about the Mediterranean diet goes on I'm afraid as this isn't it.

I really enjoy the recipes found in this cookbook. Each recipe focuses on whole foods, healthy fats, and good protein choices. I appreciate that each recipe is easy enough to create on a busy weeknight, and many come with beautiful photos that show off the dish. The best part is that this includes several recipes I've never heard of before, even though I own multiple Mediterranean.

I do plan to purchase this when it comes out.

I found 7-Ingredient Mediterranean to be an all around success of a cookbook. Each recipe is thoughtfully curated as an attainable and easy offering that doesn't lack in flavor or authenticity. The images are lovely and evocative adding to the excitement of creating each dish. It would make a fine addition to any home cooks library.

This is an interesting cookbook, full of recipes in every category and some beautiful pictures. I like that there are only seven ingredients, but several of them I don't have on hand, so that's a potential problem for me. I see some recipes I will definitely try, but quite a few I would not, personally
3-1/2 stars
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I received an ARC for free and gave my honest opinion voluntarily.