Get the most out of one of the world's healthiest diets with 100 delicious, authentic, easy recipes, presented in the order of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. More than just a mix of rich history, gorgeous beaches, and warm blue waters, the countries along the Mediterranean Sea and their people have a history of living longer and healthier lives--and you can too! By simply following a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits, and vegetables, even drinking wine with meals, you can prevent diseases and prolong your life. In The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, Mediterranean cuisine and culture expert Amy Riolo gets to the core of the Mediterranean lifestyle, and explains what to eat, when to eat it, and why--all backed by the latest science. Using the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid as a guide, she supports your success by offering the greatest variety of recipes featuring the foods we should eat the most of, and the least containing foods we should limit. With a Mediterranean Tradition sidebar for each recipe, highlighting cultural wisdom, historical background, entertaining anecdotes, and nutritional information, this transformative cookbook immerses you in the Mediterranean lifestyle, inspiring you to adopt these healthy habits in your own life. Accompanied by lush photography, The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook features recipes from all countries in the region, including perennial favorites, little-known treasures, and recent discoveries. Enjoy making and sharing: Whole-Wheat and Grape FocacciaHerb and Rice-Stuffed Grape LeavesNorth African Spice-Dusted Sweet PotatoesSilky Hummus with Yogurt and Pomegranate SeedsSpanish Seafood PaellaSizzling Rosemary Shrimp over PolentaMussels in Tomato-Saffron BrothCarrot, Coriander, and Parsnip SoupQuinoa, Arugula, and Fig SaladCorsican-Style Garlic-Laced Beef Stew with PeppersApricot and Orange Blossom Pudding with PistachiosRose- and Mint-Infused Fruit SaladRoasted Plums with Basil-Yogurt CreamEnjoy a healthy lifestyle that includes enticing, satisfying recipes--great for family dinners and entertaining, for any and all occasions, to be appreciated by any palate.