The New Mediterranean Table: Modern and Rustic Recipes Inspired by Traditions Spanning Three Continents, Paperback

Mediterranean dishes are known for their fresher, lighter ingredients and unique and inspiring spices. The recipes in The New Mediterranean Table are no different, giving readers tons of delicious and one-of-a-kind meals that'll impress everyone at the dinner table.

Sameh Wadi, chef and co-owner of the popular Minneapolis restaurant Saffron and Iron Chef contestant, provides recipes that are simple enough for home cooks but that still represent the flavors and cooking techniques that define the Mediterranean. Recipes include Duck Kefta Meatballs with Sweet & Sour Tomato Sauce, Whole Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Ancient Arab Spices, Goat Cheese Manti with Light Herb Broth, and Spanish-Inspired Braised Chicken & Prawns.

These recipes span the Mediterranean--from Lebanon and Morocco to Egypt and Turkey--and everywhere in between, making this cookbook the perfect companion for anyone who wants to explore the region without ever leaving their kitchen.

About the Author:

Sameh Wadi is the chef and co-owner of Saffron Restaurant & Lounge and World Street Kitchen in Minneapolis. Saffron was voted one of "America's Top Restaurants" by Zagat for 2011 and 2012, and "Best Middle Eastern Restaurant" by CityPages.com. Bon Appetit named World Street Kitchen one of the "50 Best New Restaurants in America 2013" and Thrillist.com named it one of the "33 Best New Restaurants in America 2013." Sameh is the youngest contestant to compete on Iron Chef America and he was a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation "Best Chef" and "Rising Star" awards. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.