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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 […]
Baked Figs and Feta Breakfast Spread
It is fresh fig season and that gives me an excuse to have figs at all time of the day. Baked figs and feta is a uniquely-delicious breakfast spread. I know you may be asking what does Black Mission figs have to do with breakfast? The answer – everything. Imagine fig jam slathered on whole […]
Fig Recipes: Fresh Fig Season is Short
It is late summer here in Florida and that means I have fig recipes because it is fresh fig season and it is short. We have been busy creating fig recipes and eating them! Since being on the Mediterranean Diet I usually have dried figs or dates on hand in my pantry. These dried fruits […]
Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing
Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing is perfect for a hearty salad. Creamier than most dressing, it still enjoys a cool lightness due to the basil and lemons. Nothing overbearing, it evenly coats lettuce leaves, or greens, without leaving them soggy. It is the perfect use for avocados that need to be used right now! The best […]
Mixed Greens with Rustic Smashed Potatoes
Mixed Greens with Rustic Smashed Potatoes is delightful in its simplicity, but does not sacrifice on taste. In the summer, I love to add warm root vegetables, fresh grains, dried fruits and creamy dressings to salads. The warmth of the baked potato, sautéed in garlic and extra virgin olive oil, transforms a summer salad into […]
A Perfect Fall Salad
Most people think about salads as a summer food. Cool, crisp and light are elements naturally aligned to summer eating. So why do I think salads are perfect for fall? A hearty fall salad, based on the principles of the Mediterranean Diet, is the perfect quick meal. A perfect fall Salad is healthy but tastes […]
Crustless Sweet Potato Quiche
Quiche is perfect for breakfast or lunch. I love to have a lovely vegetarian quiche with a side salad, a warm piece of wheat baguette and a glass of wine for a girls luncheon out. Quiche is usually delicious, but rarely healthy. The culprit is pie crust. Crustless Sweet Potato Quiche is tasty, light and […]
Greek-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
I just love a baked potato. I especially love my new favorite way of eating a potato. The Greek-Stuffed Baked Potatoes are decadent without the guilt! A perfect russet potato is heavenly when topped with creamy Feta cheese, big dollops of vegan Tzatziki, cured-oil olives, scallions, and pepper. I discovered this delicious recipe while on […]