Daen Lia, a home cook and creator of the DaensKitchen social media sensation, with more than six million followers, presents beautifully approachable yet nutritious meals accompanied by remarkably aesthetic photography in the pages of Garlic, Olive Oil + Everything Mediterranean: Simple Recipes for the Home Cook. Divided into sections based on key elements--garlic, olive oil, butter, bread, crumbs, and eggs--Lia's easy-to-follow recipes ensure all home cooks can enjoy the beloved recipes that were passed down through her family.
"My mother has always said that a delicious meal begins with garlic and olive oil." Drawing inspiration from her mother's chaotic, comforting, and flavorful kitchen, Lia introduces her fare as unfussy, and able to embrace flaws and imperfections. As promised, the wide range of recipes provide clear, uncomplicated ingredient lists and straightforward instructions. The elegance of simplicity, beauty of family heritage, and delightfulness of colorful, full-page images ensure Garlic, Olive Oil + Everything Mediterranean will give home cooks everything they need to cook tasty, nourishing, and easy meals. --Clara Newton, freelance reviewer