"[Georgina Hayden] carefully chooses among traditional menu items, then spins her own variations . An out-of-the-ordinary cookbook that elevates kitchen output without a great deal of fuss . sumptuous recipes." -- Booklist, starred review "Vibrant, comforting food destined to become firm favorites . Delicious, easy food that's full of happiness. Every recipe is a sun-dappled invitation to cook and to feast." -- Jamie Oliver "Warmth, boldness, approachability and a general sense that all is good in the world. All this applies to the food in Med esque.
It's joyful, generous and drenched in olive oil." -- Yotam Ottolenghi "If you loved Greekish , as I did, then I'm sure you'll love this new book - same deliciousness, same easygoing style, same do-ability, lots more geography . The food is so unfussy, not 'dinner party' food, but the kind of food that you want to make for family and friends, that you want to gather people around the table to enjoy with a big helping of good conversation and good cheer." -- Dorie Greenspan, xoxoDorie Substack "Dive into the flavors of the Mediterranean with this mouth-watering collection of recipes along the Mediterranean coast. From delicious lemon cakes to scrumptious chorizo dishes, this is a must-have for any cook looking for inspiration." -- Barnes & Noble, The Best Books of June 2026 " Med esque is the book you're going to reach for this summer whenever you're entertaining or stumped for flavorful weeknight meals." -- Maggie Hoffman, The Dinner Plan " Med esque features recipes that capture a Mediterranean sensibility while also playing with it . each dish feels like an event in and of itself - and perhaps the biggest endorsement from readers is that the book makes them happy, which is what all great cookbooks should do.
" -- The Daily Meal, The 15 Best New Cookbooks Of 2026 (So Far) "Georgina Hayden has always had a gift for weaving narrative into nutrition, but with Med esque, she has delivered something far more profound: a luminous, salt-sprayed love letter to the Mediterranean that feels both ancient and startlingly modern . [Hayden] is tracing the oceanic zones of the soul. The book is a masterclass in what she calls 'ancestral minimalism'-dishes that rely on the integrity of three or four ingredients rather than a crowded pantry." -- Vol. 1 Brooklyn "In Med esque, award-winning food writer Georgina Hayden finds the very best recipes from across the Mediterranean and adapts them to suit the home cook . Med esque is full of dreamy recipes that meet the summer produce season-and beat the heat-perfectly. From Spain to Egypt, the Balkans to Italy, these recipes are delicious, feel-good, and as sunny and refreshing as the Mediterranean itself." -- Laurie Burrows Grad, Medium "Drawing from travels through Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, and beyond, Hayden highlights the ingredients and traditions that connect some of the world's most beloved cuisines.
" -- Vita Magazine "Irresistible recipes that spark cravings on every page." -- Yasmin Khan "With this wonderful new book Georgie takes us on a dream tour around the Mediterranean and picks up all the best bits so that our meals can be sunnier, happier, easier and infinitely more delicious ? what a treat!" -- Itamar Srulovich, Honey & Co. "Delectable . For anyone and everyone: perfect for those who already love Greek cuisine, or a lovely introduction for those just starting out." -- Esquire, Best Cookbooks of 2024, on GREEKISH "The flavors and dishes manage to feel both classic and fresh, inspiring Tuesday night dinner options that will transport your family." -- NPR, "Books We Loved This Year," on GREEKISH.