In addition to this fabulous food narrative, Under the Shade of Olive Trees by Merijin Tol and Nadia Zerouali, this basket includes Tendre Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Smoked Mild Paprika, and Arbequina Olives to help kickstart your next culinary adventure!

So begins Merijin Tol and Nadia Zerouali's journey through the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean coast, where the the vibrantly flavored food is unfettered by borders. In more than 100 recipes, Under the Shade of Olive Trees explores the bold, exotic ingredients that tell the story of the land and its people, from the intoxicatingly fragrant orange blossoms that grow along Turkey's Mediterranean coast to the Jerusalem-style preserved lemos that made their way from Morocco. 

Vegetable-forward and simple to prepare, these recipes packed with flavor, from Grilled Eggplant with Tahini and Grape Leaf Rolles to Roasted Beets with Pomegranate Molasses and Watermelon Granita.