Hardcover · Chronicle Books
A photograph of every single dish
Alex and Sonja Overhiser
100+ recipes built for real weeknights
Mediterranean Every Night
100+ Nourishing Recipes for Real Life
It’s not a diet. It’s a vibe.
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See how to redeemMore than 100 recipes built around vegetables, whole foods, healthy fats, and meals that actually satisfy — and a photograph of every single one, so you always know what you’re making.
- About half Mediterranean flavors, half global: Mexican, Indian, Japanese, Caribbean
- Craveable dinners and fresh salads that become your new comfort food
- Breads you’ll make with your own two hands
- Desserts sweetened with honey or maple syrup
- Breakfast for dinner, plus nourishing snacks and treats
Think hearty chickpea burgers, cozy enchilada skillets, and caramelized harissa-honey carrots: dishes that come together on a weeknight and taste really, really good.
Sonja and Alex Overhiser are the award-winning cooks, recipe developers, and photographers behind A Couple Cooks — 15 years of content, 3,000+ tested recipes, and more than 500 million lifetime pageviews.
Every recipe in this book was developed and tested in their home kitchen in Indianapolis, then tested again by dozens of home recipe testers, so they know it works in every kitchen. All photography is by Alex. This is their third cookbook.
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Our flexible, flavor-forward approach to everyday cooking makes eating well not just doable but delicious and fun.
— Sonja & Alex Overhiser, from Mediterranean Every Night
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This is Alex and my third book. We think it’s our very best piece of work yet and it’s the one we both feel most proud of.
I CAN’T WAIT for you to see it. Truly!
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— Sonja
About the book
A fresh, approachable guide to Mediterranean diet cooking from Sonja and Alex Overhiser, the award-winning creators behind A Couple Cooks, featuring 100+ simple, nourishing recipes and 100 stunning photographs.
Eating well and eating what you love can go hand in hand. Mediterranean Every Night brings the vibrant flavors, wholesome ingredients, and feel-good approach of the Mediterranean diet into everyday cooking.
Award-winning food bloggers Sonja and Alex Overhiser have built their lives around the idea that simple, delicious food can bring more joy to every day. Inspired by the Mediterranean approach to eating — with an emphasis on vegetables, whole foods, healthy fats, and satisfying meals — they share more than 100 fresh recipes designed to easily fit into busy weeknight routines.
Recipes include
- Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Feta
- Parmesan-Crusted Salmon with Honey Dijon Drizzle
- Chicken Pesto Caprese Skillet
- Charred Corn and Black Bean Salad with Lime
- Plus desserts, breakfasts, snacks, and more
With flexible recipes, meal-prep ideas, mix-and-match bowls, helpful menus, and a photograph of every dish, this hardworking cookbook makes it easy to create flavorful meals you’ll return to again and again.
Sonja and Alex’s philosophy is that whole food, prepared simply, might be the most radical choice you can make for your health and happiness. Simple, nourishing, and endlessly adaptable, Mediterranean Every Night is your guide to bringing fresh inspiration to the table every day.
- Mediterranean cooking made easyInspired by one of the world’s most celebrated approaches to eating well, these recipes focus on fresh ingredients, colorful produce, healthy fats, lean proteins, and satisfying meals full of flavor.
- 100+ simple everyday recipesFrom quick weeknight dinners to make-ahead lunches and mix-and-match bowls, these approachable recipes help home cooks create nourishing meals that fit easily into real life.
- From the creators of A Couple CooksAward-winning cookbook authors, recipe developers, and food bloggers Sonja and Alex bring their trusted guidance and joyful approach to home cooking to this beautiful collection.
- Perfect for health-minded home cooksWith practical tips, meal-planning ideas, and plenty of inspiration, this cookbook is ideal for meal preppers, macro hitters, busy families, and anyone looking to eat well without sacrificing flavor.
- A thoughtful gift for food loversFilled with vibrant photography and more than 100 delicious recipes, this gorgeous volume is perfect for cookbook collectors, food lovers, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to make everyday meals feel special.
Praise for the book
From cookbook authors we admire.
This book speaks to both my heart and my appetite! Sonja and Alex have created a treasure trove of recipes that are vibrant, totally doable, and make cooking healthy meals feel joyful instead of drudgery. I have already dog-eared so many recipes, from French Riviera Bowls to Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma to Greek-Style Loaded Fries. The photos transported me straight to the Mediterranean. This is one to keep on your counter.
Erin Clarke
Author of The Well Plated Cookbook and Well Plated Every Day
Mediterranean Every Night is everything I love about Mediterranean cooking: fresh ingredients, big flavors, and simple meals that make cooking at home feel joyful instead of dreadful. Sonja and Alex have created a beautiful, approachable collection of recipes that shows the Mediterranean way of eating in a flexible way to work for everyday life. This is the kind of cookbook you’ll reach for again and again when you want something wholesome and flavorful!
Yumna Jawad
Bestselling author of The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook
Sonja and Alex understand that the food we cook every day should nourish us without ever boring us. Mediterranean Every Night is vibrant, deeply satisfying, and packed with the kind of approachable recipes that quickly become part of your regular rotation. With flavors inspired by cultures around the world and a philosophy rooted in joy rather than restriction, this book makes caring for yourself and feeding the people you love feel like one and the same.
Jocelyn Delk Adams
Television host and award-winning author of Grandbaby Cakes and Everyday Grand
Alex and Sonja have created a gorgeous collection of recipes that are full of nourishing ingredients, packed with flavor, and totally do-able, even when life gets busy. If you want to eat in a way that supports your health (and enjoy every single bite), Mediterranean Every Night is the book for you!
Jeanine Donofrio
New York Times bestselling author of the Love & Lemons cookbooks
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What’s in the book
All 130 recipes, chapter by chapter.
- Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Herby Aioli
- Spinach-Feta Vegetarian Meatballs
- Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Feta
- Broiled Veggie Fajitas with Slow-Cooked Pinto Beans
- Weeknight Black Beans and Rice
- Veggie-Loaded Skillet Enchiladas
- Creamy Wild Rice Soup with White Beans
- Longevity Bean Soup
- Curried Red Lentil Soup
- Lentil Tacos with Pico and Guac
- French Lentils with Mixed Mushroom Sauté
- Thin Crust Sheet Pan Pizza
- Greek-Style Vegetarian Gyros with Tzatziki
- Every Night Crispy Baked Tofu
- Tangy Shredded Barbecue Tofu
- Quick Peanut Butter Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Greek Power Bowls
- French Riviera Bowls
- Inside-Out Walking Taco Bowls
- Caribbean Sunshine Bowls
- Masala Bowls with Cilantro-Mint Chutney
- Big Grilled Salad Bowls with Italian Dressing
- Sushi Bowls with Ponzu Sauce
- Parmesan-Crusted Salmon with Honey Dijon Drizzle
- Broiled Salmon with Fresh Chimichurri
- One-Pan Fish with Tomatoes and Olives
- Rainbow Trout with Red Onion Gremolata
- Pan-Seared Shrimp with Garlic and Oregano
- Quick Shrimp Tacos with Herby Zhug Slaw
- Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Peanut Sauce
- Mediterranean Mashed Chickpea and Tuna Salad
- Pan-Fried Tuna Cakes with Greek Yogurt Tartar Sauce
- Amalfi Spaghetti
- Chicken Paillard with Dijon-Caper Pan Sauce
- Chicken Pesto Caprese Skillet
- Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken Bites
- Juicy Chicken Burgers with Special Sauce
- Stovetop Chicken and Rice with Gremolata
- Cozy Chicken and Rice Soup
- Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma
- Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers
- Grilled Chicken Thighs with Tzatziki
- Braised Chicken with Creamy Tarragon Sauce
- Goat Cheese Omelette with Fresh Chives
- Cinnamon Oatmeal Blender Pancakes
- Chorizo-Spiced Scrambled Egg Burrito
- Green Shakshuka with Leeks and Feta
- Breakfast Scramble with Tofu and Veggies
- Smoked Salmon Toast with Herbed Goat Cheese
- Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette and Honey Sesame Pecans
- Stacked Green Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
- Leafy Salad with Fresh Mint, Peas, and Buttermilk Dressing
- Charred Corn and Black Bean Salad with Lime
- Cucumber, Tomato, and Olive Salad with Sumac
- Heirloom Tomato Salad with Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- Marinated Bean and Artichoke Salad
- Zingy Poppy Seed Coleslaw
- Lemony Arugula and Herb Rigatoni Salad
- Warm Farro and Charred Broccoli Salad
- Deli-Style Quinoa Salad with Lemon and Herbs
- Five-Ingredient Hummus
- Quick and Creamy Tzatziki
- Magic Whipped Tofu
- Homemade Labneh (Strained Yogurt Dip)
- Loaded Seven-Layer Hummus Platter
- Smoky Tomato Almond Dip
- Honey Yogurt Dip with Fresh Fruit Skewers
- Dilly Ranch Dip
- 100% Whole Wheat Crackers
- Honey Sesame Pecans
- Spiced Cauli Bites
- Crostini with Herby Whip and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Rosemary and Chive Stuffed Dates
- Apple Nacho Tray with Tahini Caramel
- Honey-Harissa Roasted Carrots
- Greek-Style Loaded Fries
- Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Smoky Yogurt Sauce
- Lemony Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts and Capers
- Cozy Pecorino Brussels Sprout Bake
- Grilled Rainbow Veggie Skewers
- Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Cooling Mint Sauce
- Silky Smooth Butternut Squash Puree
- Yellow Rice Pilaf
- Herby Couscous with Toasted Almonds
- Every Night Seasoned Quinoa
- Maple Olive Oil Corn Bread
- Multigrain Artisan Loaf
- Three-Day Almost Sourdough Bread
- Rosemary Focaccia with Flaky Sea Salt
- The Very Best Breadstick
- Five-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Flatbread
- Soft and Chewy Sandwich Rolls
- Chocolate Sea Salt Quinoa Crunch Bars
- Smashed Date Snickers
- Cocoa Coconut Date Truffles
- Apple Samoas
- Roasted Peaches with Toasted Meringue
- Caramel Apple Tart with Olive Oil Crust
- Dark Chocolate Yogurt Pudding Parfaits
- Banana Bread Almond Butter Brownies
- Maple Pecan Carrot Cake with Magic Frosting
- Raspberry Honey Almond Snacking Cake
- Pineapple Mango or Raspberry Nice Cream
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie Pops
- Quick-Pickled Cucumbers and Red Onions
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Maple Vinaigrette
- Italian Dressing
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- Buttermilk Yogurt Dressing
- Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- Garlicky Yogurt Sauce
- Greek Yogurt Taco Sauce
- Cooling Mint Sauce
- Cilantro-Mint Chutney
- Greek Yogurt Tartar Sauce
- Special Sauce: Two Ways
- Herby Aioli
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Lemon Tahini Sauce
- Chipotle Tahini Sauce
- Spicy Tahini “Mayo”
- Chimichurri
- Classic Basil Pesto
- Fresh Pico de Gallo
- Every Night Guacamole
- Creamy Peanut Sauce
- Cashew Cream
- Ponzu Sauce
- Marinated Tofu Feta