Publisher Description

Healthy eating doesn't need to be expensive or complicated with Melanie Lionello's nutritious, delicious recipes, which incorporate the flavors and health benefits of Mediterranean cuisine into meals that cost three or less dollars per serving.Melanie shows readers how to use lean proteins, bright produce, tasty seafood and heart-healthy olive oil to create light, satisfying dishes from her family's Italian background and her study of Turkish cuisine. Thanks to Mediterranean cuisine's focus on simple meals with few but flavorful ingredients, readers only need to buy a couple components to enjoy incredible mains such as Easy Gnocchi with Asparagus, Peas and Lemon and Creamy Baked Pesto Chicken well as zesty soups and salads such as Coconut Lentil Soup and Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Goat's Cheese, Pomegranate and Honeyed Walnuts.With these fresh and easy recipes, you can cook the Mediterranean way without breaking the bank or spending all night in the kitchen.The book will feature 75 recipes and 75 photos.

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Fresh Mediterranean-Inspired Meals for Just 3 Dollars or Less Per Serving! Healthy eating doesn?t need to be expensive or complicated with Melanie Lionello?s nutritious and cost-effective Mediterranean-style recipes. Melanie?s wholesome recipes focus on staples of the Mediterranean diet such as fresh fruits and vegetables, plant-based proteins like legumes, grains and pulses in everyday meals, as well as plenty of good-for-you fats like olive oil, nuts and seeds. These amazingly simple meals are made up of only a few flavorful ingredients, so you?ll keep your grocery store visits and budget to a minimum. Up your weeknight meal game with tasty options like Gorgeous Green Pan Pizza, Ricotta Gnocchi and Lemon and Caper Fish Piccata. Add more bright, fresh vegetables to your diet in the tastiest way possible with Roasted Carrots with Honey and Za?tar and Baked Zucchini with Pangrattato. Indulge in Cozy Chicken Marbella or Turkish-Style Chicken Kebabs a few times a week, or savor Smoky Stuffed Peppers with Lamb Mince or Italian Pork Sausage and Sage Rigatoni for a special occasion. With these fresh and easy recipes, you can cook the Mediterranean way without breaking the bank or spending all night in the kitchen. The book will feature 75 recipes and 75 photos.

Author Biography

Melanie Lionello is a nutritionist, recipe developer and founder of the From My Little Kitchen blog. She developed a popular soup product, which is available nationwide across Australia. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Review

"This book will be your best friend in the kitchen, your go-to guide for creating beautiful, healthy food without breaking the bank."
--Laura Vitale, YouTuber, TV personality and author of Laura in the Kitchen "Melanie's approach to cooking is utterly wholesome. She gathers inspiration and flavors from the Mediterranean to create the most stunning and delicious recipes."
--Diala Canelo, creator of Diala's Kitchen and author of Diala's Kitchen the cookbook "Whether it's a cozy meal for a weeknight, an indulgent treat or something a little fancy, Mel's attention to detail, incredible flavors and helpful tips will make you feel like a master in the kitchen."
--Rachael Simmons Yerkes, creator of Eazy Peazy Mealz "With immense personality, Mel's recipes bring life to every ingredient, creating a culinary experience for all the five senses and making this cookbook a definite must-have for any home cook."
--Karly Claire Gomez, creator of A Simple Pantry

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"This book will be your best friend in the kitchen, your go-to guide for creating beautiful, healthy food without breaking the bank." --Laura Vitale, YouTuber, TV personality and author of Laura in the Kitchen "Melanie's approach to cooking is utterly wholesome. She gathers inspiration and flavors from the Mediterranean to create the most stunning and delicious recipes." --Diala Canelo, creator of Diala's Kitchen and author of Diala's Kitchen the cookbook "Whether it's a cozy meal for a weeknight, an indulgent treat or something a little fancy, Mel's attention to detail, incredible flavors and helpful tips will make you feel like a master in the kitchen." --Rachael Simmons Yerkes, creator of Eazy Peazy Mealz "With immense personality, Mel's recipes bring life to every ingredient, creating a culinary experience for all the five senses and making this cookbook a definite must-have for any home cook." --Karly Claire Gomez, creator of A Simple Pantry

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