Author(s): Laura Russo

Cook Books

The benefits of a Mediterranean diet ? fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, seafood and lean meats, nuts and olive oil ? are well known. People who live in the region have the lowest rates of chronic disease and one of the highest life expectancies in the world. The Everything Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook provides home cooks with 300 recipes that combine the vibrant flavour of Mediterranean ingredients with the ease and convenience of slow cooking. With recipes for everything from filling breakfasts to special occasion dinners, readers will find all they need to effortlessly incorporate this healthy lifestyle in to their busy weekday lives. AUTHOR: Laura Russo is a chef, cooking instructor, and food writer. She has worked in the kitchens of many establishments, ranging from diners to French bistros and upscale Italian restaurants. She regularly teaches lasses on healthy eating and weeknight meals at the Green Springs Market in Southern Oregon. Contains an insert with photographs