From the author of The Mediterranean Kitchen comes this sublime gastronomic tour through the cultures and cuisines of Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Near East. From Jordanian meat pie to North African couscous, the traditional and the exotic are fully explored. 250 recipes. 240 photos. San Francisco restaurateur and author Goldstein and her talented team have produced more than 200 recipes that, in combination with topflight color photography, make most other Mediterranean culinary attempts rather weak in comparison. Many of the great dishes associated with this region, from the Greek taramasalata to the French clafoutis, are featured, as are more novel appetizers, breads, entrees, and desserts. Sandwiched between different courses are short essays on gastronomic pasts and presents of seven countriesall, of course, accompanied by photographs. Barbara Jacobs Each title in this award-winning series offers an exquisite region-by-region taste tour filled with culinary specialties and surprises. Included in each large-format volume are gorgeous food and landscape photographs. Beautiful pictures and recipes