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Ahi Tuna Tacos with Mango Avocado Salad
Have I ever mentioned fresh tacos are perfect to enjoy on the Mediterranean Diet? Ahi Tuna Tacos with Mango Avocado Salad is perfection and a perfectly healthy choice for the Mediterranean Diet. I love tacos so I have Mediterraneanized all of my favorite Mexicali dishes. Taco Tuesday should be a weekly celebration, but Tuesdays can […]
Cumin Shrimp Street Tacos
I love tacos and these Cumin Shrimp Street Tacos are a perfect example of why. The blend of flavors in these tacos make you close your eyes, shake your head and say a long “yum”. Shrimp tacos is a quick and easy Tuesday Night meal (who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday?). Now I know cumin can […]
Healthy Tuna Noodle Un-Casserole
Olive Sunshine’s Healthy Tuna Noodle Un-casserole is not your grandmother’s calorie laden dish. This dish is Mediterranean Diet friendly, and the ingredients are easily stored in the pantry. It is quick, simple and tasty. Fresh lemon is the only fresh produce I used, but you could use bottled-lemon juice. I always have frozen peas in […]
Valuable Lessons Learned from Not Blogging
You may have noticed I have not been writing my blog, but I learned three important lessons while not blogging. I did not mean to neglect Olive Sunshine. I apologize to my readers. Saying I am sorry to my readers reminds me of a scene from the movie Julie and Julia. The movie has been […]
Blackened Diver Sea Scallops and Pomegranate
My new favorite dinner is diver sea scallops and pomegranate. Blackened scallops seared in a pomegranate molasses reduction served with a fresh and quick mango, avocado, pomegranate salad is best described as when summer and fall meet. This 10-minute dinner is beautiful to look at and even more spectacular to eat. A super simple meal […]
Halloumi and Figs in Pomegranate-Honey
Halloumi and Figs in Pomegranate-Honey is salty, sweet and tangy all at the same time. Steeped in cinnamon with a kick of fresh mint, this dessert is so good you will want to have it for dinner. Oh wait, that was me! Yes, I fed my Sweetheart Halloumi and Figs in Pomegranate-Honey for dinner. To […]
Can I Cheat on the Mediterranean Diet and Be Successful?
How often can I cheat on the Mediterranean Diet and still be successful? I am part of several social media groups on Facebook, and the most common question I see from newbies is how often can I cheat on the Mediterranean Diet and still lose weight? These questions makes sense on most diets. On most […]
Fresh Cashew Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh mozzarella balls or warm, gooey melted mozzarella? Fresh cashew mozzarella cheese is a versatile recipe. While it is ideal for vegans or dairy-free eaters, even regular cheese eaters should give this a try for a healthy twist on your favorite dishes. I love fresh cashew mozzarella. Unlike many vegan brands you can buy, fresh […]
Spicy Sweet Potato Burrito
What I love about the Spicy Sweet Potato Burrito is it is delicious and easy to make. I typically make a batch of mini burritos and put them in the freezer. These burritos are delicious pockets of sweet and spicy goodness. One burrito is perfect to pull out frozen and heat up in under two […]
Fig, Honey and Goat Cheese Flatbread
Fig, honey-goat cheese, and local honey are the toppings on a flavorful sourdough flatbread. Topped with caramelized onions, fig balsamic vinegar, a rich extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) and a touch of fresh mint, it is light and delicious. The flavors explode in your mouth. It was actually challenging to decide which ingredients to use in […]