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Bucatini – A Controversial Pasta: My Journey
Who knew that Bucatini could be a controversial pasta? Or that Olive Sunshine’s Bucatini Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp is a controversial recipe. So controversial in fact that I am writing a blog about my decision to share this recipe. It is the Bucatini that makes it controversial. Let me start by saying, this dish can […]
Perfect Greek Scrambled Eggs
Perfect Greek Scrambled Eggs are simple and fast and just perfect to enjoy on the Mediterranean Diet. Spinach, creamy feta and scallions makes this a simple, but tasty, breakfast that can be steaming next to coffee within minutes. Eggs in the Mediterranean Diet Eggs are allowable in the Mediterranean Diet; however, eggs are higher up […]
5 Must-Have Cookbooks: How to Be Successful on the Mediterranean Diet
For the third year in a row, the U.S. News once again ranks the Mediterranean Diet as the best overall diet in 2020. This blog will outline 5 must-have cookbooks to learn how to be successful on the Mediterranean Diet. A question I often see posed on any Mediterranean Diet social media page is, “What […]
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 […]