The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen served to confirm and enhance my idea of, well, Mediterranean vegan cooking. I learned more about how to use vegetables in a more creative way than I previously knew, and I am going to keep it for awhile as I hone my vegan skills. All in all, very helpful and easy.
My favorite is mushroom barley pilaf. The book has easy Mediterranean recipes without using meat, dairy or tofu. I have a dairy allergy so I find the book wonderful. I don't find the ingredients hard to find. The book calls for fresh fruits and vegetables and common ingredients.
I found the recipes to include too many ingredients that I wouldn't use.