The Mediterranean Functional Lifestyle

By Nikos Ligidakis

Nationally recognized chef Nikos Ligidakis demonstrates in this book his priceless culinary knowledge. There are over 300 original recipes in this unique book, each carefully crafted for those who are eating healthy diets such as elimination, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, recipes to celebrate life's special moments and much more. Included in this book is the nutritional information of each ingredient used, calorie-counts for the main ingredients of each recipe, information about flavors and textures of foods and various cooking techniques to intensify the flavors. Also, included are historical facts about several foods, especially the ancient grains, and tips on how to simplify your cooking process and create new tastes. There is abundant information in this book to help you enhance your cooking skills and help you to follow a healthy diet without compromising the taste. Ligidakis gained national acclaim for combining the full tantalizing flavors of the Mediterranean region with an imaginative presentation. His success is credited to the fact that he has created a cuisine that is at once both exotic and familiar. Nikos has become a legend locally both for his selfless charitable involvement and his idiosyncratic style of cooking. He prides himself on his culinary creativity, use of quality ingredients, freshness, consistency, and the fact that he prepares everything from scratch.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578500337
• ISBN13: 9780578500331
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Inkwell Books LLC
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"