Claudia Roden’s Mediterranean : Treasured Recipes from a Lifetime of Travel

One of the most celebrated food historians and authorities of our time shares 100 of her personal favorite recipes from all around the Mediterranean.

Join world-renowned food writer Claudia Roden on a culinary journey around the Mediterranean, all from the comfort of her own dinner table. Credited with introducing her native Britain to the rich world of Middle Eastern food, Claudia Roden is a living legend. Though best known for her deep dives into cuisines from all around the world, Roden casts a wide net in this collection of simple, timeless, beautiful collection of recipes.

You’ll find tried-and-true favorites from Greece and Spain to Egypt and Morocco, inspired by Claudia’s decades of travel and research throughout the region. The many flavors of the Mediterranean are highlighted in dishes such as Chicken with Apricots and Pistachios, Vegetable Couscous, Eggplant in Spicy Honey Sauce with Goat Cheese, Bean Stew with Chorizo and Bacon, Almond and Pine Nut Pastries, and so many more.



From appetizers to desserts, Roden distills a life’s worth of traveling and eating her way through the Mediterranean, presenting a selection of the very best recipes she cooks every day.