[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 Medesque. 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

Medesque 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