Soaked in sunshine and surrounded by the clear blue Mediterranean, the islands of Crete, Corsica, Sardinia, Malta, and Mallorca are legendary for their natural beauty, and consequently have been visited and influenced by many various cultures, each bringing their own cuisines. Here are 85 recipes by eleven master chefs of the islands, rated for difficulty and illustrated with some 700 color photographs of step-by-step preparations and the finished dishes. Try Fish Soup from Bastia; Corsican Cheese Crêpes; Veal Schnitzel with Eggplant; Tuna with Almond Sauce; and Blancmange with Lemon Sauce.