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From the executive chef of the celebrity-frequented New York restaurant, The Smile, comes this Mediterranean cookbook designed for home chefs. Featuring 125 dazzling and contemporary Mediterranean-inspired recipes that can be made in any kitchen, including Fava Bean Crostini, Chicken Puttanesca, and Sticky-Toffee Date Pudding.

from the publisher

Marden grew up in New York and Greece, where she enjoyed great seasonal food and a family that loved to entertain.…[In Modern Mediterranean,] she presents 125 easy Mediterranean-inspired recipes for the home cook. From Minted Snap Peas to Watermelon Salad to Summer Steak…, these are recipes calling for fresh ingredients and bold flavor but requiring no special techniques or equipment.