Mediterranean cooking is exceptionally popular the world over, more so than almost any other regional style. Pizza and pasta, paella and tortillas, bouillabaisse and creme brulee, all of these have long become part of our repertoire of recipes. How about venturing a step further and trying Tunisian-style filled vegetables, or Moroccan stuffed dates? Dishes include those from Spain, France, and Italy to Greece and Turkey, all the way to Malta, Tunisia and Morocco. For each recipe, experienced chefs native to the region divulge their best tips for preparing it, along with fascinating background information about the culinary tradition particular to their home country.
