Explore the diverse gastronomy of the Balearic Islands - Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera - through 155 authentic home-cooked recipes.

Located off the Mediterranean coast of Spain, the Balearic Islands are famous for their natural beauty, yet their cuisine has been largely underrated. This evocative collection of recipes transports readers to the family kitchens, cafés and markets of the archipelago, revealing a unique culinary heritage shaped by the region's geography.

The islands' best-loved dishes celebrate local produce, familiar Mediterranean ingredients - olive oil, garlic, rice and fresh fish - and inventive cooking methods handed down from generation to generation. From Menorcan-style stuffed aubergines, baked fish with spinach and chard, black rice with cuttlefish and artichokes and pork with wild mushrooms, to baked figs, almond biscuits and Formentera's most famous dessert, fresh cheesecake with mint, the book offers a variety of sweet and savoury recipes.

In addition to a bountiful selection of delicious dishes, acclaimed author Jeff Koehler presents short, vibrant essays highlighting culinary traditions, such as weekly village markets and St. Martin's Day festivities; local ingredients, such as cured sausages and tomato preserves; and essential techniques, such as how to prepare the perfect sofrito. Illustrated with superb photographs of local food and landscapes, The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook captures the essence of one of the world's most enchanting destinations.

Publisher: Phaidon