Throughout the Mediterranean region, people are passionate about food.The result is a rich variety of dishes made from sun- ripened fruit and vegetables, olive oil and garlic, meat and fresh herbs, and seafood and grains. In FOOLPROOF MEDITERRANEAN COOKERY, award-winning author Claudia Roden brings us 40 classic recipes. All the dishes use readily available ingredients, the special menu section will help you plan the perfect meal, and the easy-to-follow methods and photographs accompanying each stage of the recipe will guarantee even the absolute beginner excellent results every time.