Cape Mediterranean

by Ilse van der Merwe

Imprint: Penguin Random House South Africa

192 Pages, 8.6 x 11 in, 100 photographs

Paperback
9781432310226
April 2020
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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.

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.

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

"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

…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