Veronica Miles draws on her Greek roots, her experiences traveling the Mediterranean, and her extensive culinary school expertise to take the reader on a journey creating and enjoying over 100 healthy, delicious desserts. Clear, detailed recipes and beautiful, mouth-watering, full-color photos will inspire you to eat healthy when your sweet tooth strikes. Thanks to the Mediterranean diet you don’t need to sacrifice deliciousness to make that happen. Miles will you show you how, with recipes like Honey Pecan Mascarpone Cups, Chocolate Apricot Truffles, Chocolate Avocado Mousse, Tahini Brownies, and so many more. You’ll also be introduced to sweet, refreshing, yet nutritious beverages like a Watermelon Rosewater Refresher, a Beet Mango Ginger Smoothie, and a rich, decadent Mocha Banana Smoothie. Miles also includes an introduction to the ingredients that make Mediterranean desserts so healthy yet satisfying, as well as possible substitutions, healthy sweeteners, and fun facts! Desserts on the Mediterranean even details how to differentiate food cravings from actual hunger, physical and psychological causes of cravings, and how to gain more control over your eating habits. Refreshingly, Miles shows the reader that even “unhealthy” foods don’t need to be avoided altogether—moderation is key. There’s something for everyone in this cookbook, with enough options to keep your sweet tooth satisfied. Beyond the delectable recipes themselves, you’ll also walk away with a better, healthier, and more fulfilling relationship to food, all made accessible by Miles’s clear and relatable writing.
