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Egg-Salad Stuffed Roasted Bell Pepper
I am loving these Egg-Stuffed Bell Pepper boats. These vegetarian, low-calorie treats are super simple to make. Egg-Salad Stuffed Roasted Bell Peppers are perfect for breakfast, lunch or an evening tapas. For me, these are a breakfast food, best with a slice of your favorite whole grain toast for a late breakfast on the weekend. […]
Healthy Dessert: Chocolate Panini with Strawberries or Raspberries
Olive Sunshine’s Chocolate Panini with Strawberries (or Raspberries) is a healthy dessert. You may be asking, is chocolate is allowed on the Mediterranean Diet? Yes, and chocolate Paninis are super easy to make. I love this healthy and easy dessert because it is simply delicious. A Mediterranean Diet friendly dessert that is healthy, easy to […]
Sundried Tomato Artichoke Pesto
I am a fan of pesto, and there are a variety of ways to make it, but right now this vegan Sundried Tomato Artichoke Pesto has my attention! It has a vibrant fresh flavor and is full of healthy antioxidants. I use this pesto for wraps, on pasta, on polenta, served as a dip with […]
Eggplant Chips with Honey
I am a fan of chips…potato, tortilla, zucchini but Eggplant Chips with Honey and balsamic was a new one for me.One summer evening, I was fortunate enough to try them for tapas in Madrid. I had no idea what to expect. Imagine my surprise when they came out warm and razor thin, curled up from […]
9 Recipes Your Husband Will Love on the Mediterranean Diet:
If you are reading this blog, you probably want to be healthier and are wondering if your husband will love (or even like) the Mediterranean Diet. I feel confident he will love it. If you are starting the Mediterranean Diet, these 9 recipes will ensure a positive start. For most woman I know it seems […]
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl MediterrAsian Style
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl is one of the easiest meals to make. What I love about MediterrAsian Style dishes is they are healthy, fresh and delicious. Poke Bowls are a go-to of mine when eating out, but eating them at home is even better. Home cooking allows you to control the ingredients and portions. The […]
Amazingly Delicious Seafood Pizza
I am craving Amazingly Delicious Seafood Pizza as I write this recipe. In fact, I made this recipe up on a fluke several months ago and have not had the occasion to make it again until now. Food bloggers are always GUSHING over food, especially their own. I kid you not, this Seafood Pizza is […]
5 Simple Strategies for Cooking in a Vacation Rental
These 5 Simple Strategies for Cooking in a Vacation Rental are easy to implement. I love traveling, but eating when traveling does not always like my waistline or my budget. Cooking in a vacation rental can really save the day. When we travel to Italy, food is a highlight of the trip. Even when we […]
Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Caps
Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Caps is a new recipe for me. As a plant-leaning home chef, I love mushrooms and use them often. When I was a twenty-something, I would often serve button-mushrooms with a cheesy crab filling at a party I was hosting. A popular, and time-consuming, appetizer amongst my friends. Not really seeing […]
Hiking the Lattari Mountains Discovering What is Important in Italy
Hiking the Lattari Mountains in Italy is often an unknown activity. It was for me. It is early March and I am in Italy, the Amalfi Coast more specifically. During the off-season, many tourist attractions and hotels are closed and will open in April, timed with Easter to kick off shoulder season. Visiting in the off […]