Cape Mediterranean

by Ilse van der Merwe

Overview

Cape Mediterranean food/cooking is a South African style of cooking and entertaining influenced by one of the oldest and arguably also the healthiest cuisines in the world. It has developed naturally from within the Western Cape due to its Mediterranean climate and the abundance of classic Mediterranean-style local produce. This book features more than 75 delectable recipes, from breads, dips and tapas, to lavish salads, succulent roasts, freshly made pastas and heavenly desserts. The recipes bring seasonal produce to the fore and the balance of dishes and ease of preparation will have you inviting friends and family over in no time to share in this veritable bounty.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781432310226
Publisher:	Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date:	04/16/2020
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Food blogger Ilse van der Merwe is a true enthusiast of the culinary world and all its magical chambers. Eating great food makes her happy, cooking is her favorite way of spending her hours, writing about food is something that comes naturally and talking about food fills her with passion. Her blog – The Food Fox – has been online since 2011 and has a healthy and loyal following. Ilse also does recipe development, food styling and cooking demonstrations. Cape Mediterranean is her first book.

Editorial Reviews

11/04/2019

In this solid debut cookbook, South African Food Fox blogger Van der Merwe celebrates Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. “So many of us love long lunch tables that start with breads and spreads, going into smaller bites or tapas,” she explains as she delivers dozens of recipes perfect for entertaining, from the traditional (olive tapenade with anchovy and capers; hummus; and flatbread with za’atar) to fresh takes on classics—arancini with smoked mozzarella and aioli; brioche mini-rolls made with grape juice; and lemon-herb, pan-fried calamari with chorizo. She includes plenty of hearty dishes, such as an Italian-style white bean soup with karoo lamb and white wine; coq au vin, made with riesling wine; and pan-fried potato gnocchi with charred cream of corn and bacon. At the conclusion of the book is a brief dessert section featuring white tiramisu with brandy; honey and rosewater panna cotta; and baklava cigars with citrus and spices. This is an excellent, one-stop resource for hosts who need inspiration in creating a party menu. (Dec.)

Publishers Weekly

"Cape Mediterranean is absolutely beautiful. Filled with delicious recipes inspired by South African cuisine, this it the perfect cookbook for learning new styles of cooking and types of foods and for entertaining with vibrant and healthy foods."

The Merry Reader

Cape Mediterranean has full-color pictures throughout, and lists ingredients in both U.S. standard and metric. The recipes are clearly written to ensure success the first time. Cooks looking to expand their repertoire of modern ethnic dishes will welcome this practical cookbook to their shelves.

Shelf Awareness

…an incredibly beautiful book that you will certainly enjoy having in your cookbook collection. It gives an enticing overview of the types of foods eaten in South Africa.”

Tulsa Book Review