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mediterranean comfort food recipes

MOUTHWATERING RECIPES
collected in Greece, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Italy, France, and Spain during
THE GREAT MEDITERRANEAN COMFORT FOOD TOUR
NOW A #1 BESTSELLING BOOK ON AMAZON
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Mediterranean families hand down these recipes so each generation can help the next endure the dark times, celebrate joys, and give everyday comfort to one another. We need this now more than ever — which is why I’ve assembled this free, online cookbook. Bon appetit, ju bëftë mirë, καλή όρεξη, and buon appetito​!

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​​“A culinary exploration of each area's unique contribution … served up with a dash of wit that made me laugh even as I took notes about what dish to try next."  Dru Pearson, author of Europe on a Dime

If you’re wondering where to start, take a look at Carlotta’s Italian risotto with sausage from Chapter 23. It's easy, gluten-free, delicious, and adaptable for vegans. Everyone loves it!
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Chapter 2. GAZPACHO & OTHER COLD SOUPS OF SPAIN
Chapter 4. CRETE'S BOURBOURISTI / SNAILS IN ROSEMARY
Chapter 5. GOUROUNOPOULA: KALAMATA'S ROAST PORK
Chapter 6. LESBOS-STYLE RED MULLET
Chapter 7. WILD GOAT FROM IKARIA, ISLAND OF LONGEVITY
Chapter 8. ROOSTER PASTITSADA IN ATHENS
Chapter 9. FREDDOS & FRAPPES OF THESSALONIKI'S HIPPEST BAR
Chapter 9. KATERINA'S MOUSSAKA IN THESSALONIKI
Chapter 11. KOSOVO'S YOGURT-BAKED LAMB
Chapter 13. ZELNIK: NORTH MACEDONIAN SPINACH PIE
Chapter 13. TURLI TAVA: NORTH MACEDONIAN VEGETABLE & CHICKEN STEW
Chapter 14. GRISELDA'S DRAGON PIE, KORÇË, ALBANIA
Chapter 17. QOFTE ME KUNGUJ (ZUCCHINI FRITTERS), SHKODËR, ALBANIA
Chapter 17. SPECA TE MBUSHUR (STUFFED PEPPERS) , SHKODËR, ALBANIA
Chapter 17. KEKE ME KUNGUJ / SWEET ZUCCHINI CAKE, SHKODËR, ALBANIA
Chapter 17. KACIMAK / CORNBREAD TOPPED WITH CHEESE, ACCURSED MOUNTAINS, ALBANIA
Chapter 17. MAZE E ZIER (BOILED CHEESE), ACCURSED MOUNTAINS, ALBANIA
Chapter 19. BEY'S SOUP, SARAJEVO, BOSNIA
Chapter 20. STRUKLI (CHEESE STRUDEL), ZAGORSKI, CROATIA
Chapter 20. MLINCI WITH CHICKEN, ZAGREB, CROATIA
Chapter 21. CONIGLIO ALLA CACCIATORA / HUNTER-STYLE RABBIT, PARMA, ITALY
Chapter 22. WALNUT & DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE, ASTI, ITALY
Chapter 22. ​PESCHE RIPIENO ALL’ AMARETTO / PEACHES STUFFED WITH COOKIES & COCOA, ASTI, ITALY
Chapter 23. CARLOTTA'S RISOTTO WITH SAUSAGE, TURIN, ITALY
Chapter 23. FLOURLESS HAZELNUT CAKE WITH ZABAIONE SAUCE, TURIN, ITALY
Chapter 24. TAPENADE, BARBY, FRANCE
Chapter 24. BLANQUETTE DE LOTTE / ANGLERFISH WITH MUSSELS, BARBY, FRANCE
Chapter 24. OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS, BARBY, FRANCE
Chapter 24. BAKED APPLE DESSERT, BARBY, FRANCE
Chapter 25. BRESSE CHICKEN, DIJON, FRANCE


​ABOUT THE RECIPES 
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​I gathered many recipes and their backstories during The Great Mediterranean Comfort Food Tour. Through five months in ten countries, I took notes and videos, and interviewed cooks in their kitchens. Many spoke English, but sometimes I was working through an online translation program, which can be a pretty slippery business. I strove for accuracy, but measurements were usually by eye or hand; almost nobody ever reached for a measuring cup or scale. Some ingredients were subtly different than those we'd find at home. If you make any of these recipes and have photos or adaptations to share, I'd love to hear from you.  Email me here: EnjoyLivingAbroad@gmail.com

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