The Sea Lover’s Cookbook: Recipes for Memorable Meals on or near the Water

Food and lifestyle photographer Bensimon makes her first foray into recipes, inspired by her childhood summers on the beach in Corsica and her travels by boat as an adult. The book contains over 50 primarily vegetarian and pescatarian recipes, designed to be cooked wherever one is, be that in a boat’s small galley kitchen or a land-based home kitchen. Recipes, covering everything from breakfasts to hearty dinners to desserts and drinks, are designed so that ingredients are easy to swap depending on what’s available and to utilize minimal cookware and utensils. The recipes are all straightforward and uncomplicated, making this a perfect book for cooks of all levels. While it might be too simplistic for very experienced home chefs, even the most ambitious and adventurous cooks will find something to love. Readers will also appreciate the dreamy, transporting photography that accompanies most of the recipes, as well as an excellent section on stocking a seaside pantry, which includes recipes for spice mixes that travel well and a checklist for keeping track of ingredients on hand.