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Farfalle Pasta with Zucchini and Shrimp
I love farfalle (bow tie) pasta with zucchini and shrimp. Such simple ingredients, it is almost embarrassing to write this as a recipe. It is so simply delicious I feel I need to share it. The recipe uses a full pound of farfalle pasta because it is wonderful freshly made for dinner, yet the flavors […]
Penne Pasta with Sundried Tomato Artichoke Pesto and Sea Scallops
Penne Pasta with Sundried Tomato Artichoke Pesto and Sea Scallops is the perfect dish for a weeknight. Why? It is quick and easy to make. Whole Wheat Penne Pasta with Pesto is filling. The best part is that the leftovers are amazing the next day in the office microwave. One may to make this dish […]
Traditional Greek Salad Recipe
I love a good traditional Greek salad recipe. In our home, a Greek salad is meal. Loaded with delicious vegetables and a scrumptious dressing with fresh herbs it is anything but boring. Showing my age here, back in the 90s, Greek salads were on most restaurants I frequented. Now, unless it is a Greek restaurant, […]
Shrimp Saganaki Santorini Style
Any time I make Shrimp Saganaki Santorini Style it brings me back to sailing on a catamaran in Greece! My Sweetheart and I were so lucky to take a five hour cruise around Oia in Santorini. On the boat, the crew prepared a decadent meal and my favorite dish was the Shrimp Saganaki Santorini Style. […]
The Best Day Sailing and Enjoying Shrimp Saganaki Santorini Style
One of my favorite memories of my trip to Santorini, Greece includes eating Shrimp Saganaki Santorini Style while sailing on a beautiful catamaran. Obviously, who wouldn’t love being in the Greek islands, Oia to be exact, during sunset? But having a deliciously flavorful dish that is healthy while in a lovely setting is absolutely perfect! […]
Chicken Thighs with Figs and Potatoes
It is fall, and it is the perfect time to make this mustard-glazed Chicken Thighs with Figs and Potatoes. In September, Florida is lucky enough to have a few weeks of fresh figs. This season serves as a shorter, preseason of the longer December season of fresh figs. I make sure to take advantage of […]
Vegan Manicotti in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Eggplant and Zucchini filled Vegan Manicotti in Spicy Tomato Sauce is my new favorite pasta dinner. I love a good baked pasta dish. Unfortunately, too often these dishes are loaded with a ton of cheese which is anything but healthy. Roasted vegetables are the perfect creamy substitute for cheese and the rich flavor of the […]
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 […]