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Deep Dish Sicilian Pizza made with Sourdough

Baking with Sourdough on the Mediterranean Diet

On the Mediterranean Diet I am baking with my own wild yeast sourdough and loving it. Eating baked goods has never before aligned to dieting in my world. One of my favorite aspects of the Mediterranean Diet way of eating is that I am baking again. I love the aroma of fresh bread in the […]

Wheat Waffles Made with Sourdough

Sourdough Wheat Waffles

Making sourdough wheat waffles is the perfect way to use the discard from your sourdough starter. These are vegan, quick and delicious. Sourdough is wild yeast cultivated from the air. If you already have the sourdough starter ready, the other ingredients are readily found in most pantries and can be whipped up without much planning. […]

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Olive Sunshine

Olive oil has been the most important revelation for me as I embraced the Mediterrean way of eating.

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Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Chickpeas

Mediterranean stuffed sweet potatoes with roasted chickpeas are my go-to when I am really hungry and want something scrumptious fast. A hearty and fresh meal perfectly suited to the Mediterranean Diet. Prepare this lunch or vegetarian main in 20 minutes from start to eating! I love to have this with a drizzle of olive oil. […]

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Why am I Blogging About the Mediterranean Diet?

There is not a better day to treat yourself to a good life than today.

Parsnip Truffle Fries

Parsnip Truffle Fries

Parsnip Truffle Fries served with Italian parsley and shaved pecorino is my favorite new treat. Drizzling truffle infused extra virgin olive oil adds a wow factor to these parsnips. Yes, this decadent tapas is Mediterranean Diet compliant. As a starchy vegetable, parsnips are compliant. Be sure to have plenty of leafy greens and colorful, non-starchy […]

Easy Egg Wrap How to enjoy eggs on the Mediterranean Diet

Easy Egg Wrap with Greens

An easy and quick meal idea perfect for breakfast.

Greek Style Tuna served for Sunday dinner.

My favorite Sunday Dinner – Greek Style Tuna

Preparing a simple and savory meal to share with those you love leaves plenty of time to enjoy the sunshine!

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Italian Almond Cake with Raspberries

Italian Almond Cake with Raspberries is a decadent gluten free treat for a special occasion. On the Mediterranean Diet you really can have your cake and eat it too. Sweets are not a big part of the Mediterranean Diet and only enjoyed as part of a celebration. One should feel free to enjoy traditional desserts if […]

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Greek Style Tuna with Roasted Lemon Potatoes

Greek Style Tuna with Lemon Potatoes starts with fresh tuna steaks, blackfin or yellowfin. Pan-sear the tuna steaks. Top the steaks with a freshly made lemon-parsley sauce and serve with roasted potatoes hot out of the oven. Guess what? Pour the lemon-parsley over your potatoes too! The sauce is just that mouth-wateringly yummy. In the […]

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