Rice Pasta Couscous - Jeff Koehler

At the heart of Mediterranean cuisine lies a trio of traditional staples that are fundamental to today's diets: rice, pasta, and couscous. Not only are they a part of every day dishes, but they are often featured in special meals to celebrate life's milestones and religious holidays. These three simple ingredients offer cooks a healthy, highly nutritive base on which to built countless meals. They're inexpensive. They're hearty and filling, yet low-fat and cholesterol free. And they offer unparallel versatility in the kitchen. In "Rice Pasta Couscous", join author Jeff Koehler (author of "La Paella", sold 13K) as he travels through Morocco, Algeria, Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, and Spain (and the rest of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean) discovering such delectable treats as Tomato Dolmas Stuffed with Ground Lamb, Rice, and Pine Nuts; Handmade Tagliatelle with Fresh White Truffles; or Classic Seven Vegetable Couscous.