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Lemon Angel Hair with Scallops and Vegetables
Lemon Angel Hair with Scallops and Vegetables was a beautiful accident. This pescatarian Mediterranean Diet feast is so good, I am dreaming of it while writing. But, this recipe was not planned. Last week was crazy busy and my planned-for-menu did not occur as scheduled. One weeknight I came home very late, what was planned […]
Mediterraneanized Shrimp Fajitas
I Mediterraneanized Shrimp Fajitas and they are delicious. As you know, I Mediterraneanized Taco Tuesday. I am committed to the Mediterranean Diet way of eating (WOE). Still, I love to eat my favorite Mexicali dishes. Delish Mediterraneanized Shrimp Fajitas are no exception. Fresh shrimp fajitas only taste decadent! Fajitas can be healthy, When you think […]
Healthy and Delicious Zucchini Bread
This Healthy and Delicious Zucchini Bread is dairy-free, vegan and perfect to enjoy on the Mediterranean Diet. Made with fresh zucchinis, this quick bread is one of my favorite easy breakfasts with a hot cuppa joe. Perfect as a midday snack or add a few dark chocolate chips and it transforms into a scrumptious dessert. […]
Mediterranean Veggie Pasta Salad
What can say summer better than a simple Mediterranean Veggie Pasta Salad? This salad is the perfect addition to any picnic. Perfect for making in advance, allowing the flavors to absorb into the pasta. Are you looking for a quick and healthy meal for your Meatless Monday family dinner? Look no further. This dish is […]
Chicken Salad with Craisins and Pesto
Olive Sunshine’s healthy Chicken Salad with Craisins and Pesto is ideal for summer. Light and tangy with a hint of sweetness, this is not your everyday chicken salad. Craisins add a subtle sweetness that is refreshing and pairs well with the tanginess of the dressing. The fresh green of the basil is summertime at its […]
A Beautiful Mediterranean Summer Dinner Party on a Seattle Rooftop
You may wonder how I, a Florida transplant, hosted a beautiful Mediterranean Summer Dinner Party on a Seattle Rooftop. Technically my dinner party was 30 minutes away from Seattle. My bestie, Katherine took a job in Everett, Washington. Pacific Northwest (PNW) folks love their rooftops. The incredible view of the Puget Sound, the Pacific Ocean, […]
Grilled Cheese with Figs and Caramelized-Onions
What could be a better easy comfort food to enjoy than a grilled cheese with figs and caramelized-onions? This grown-up version of a favorite comfort food is perfect with a glass of red wine. A sweet and savory grilled cheese with a full-bodied glass of red wine sounds like the perfect meal to have after […]
Can I Have Easy Comfort Food On The Mediterranean Diet?
Can I have easy comfort food on the Mediterranean Diet? Yes! You are allowed to have easy-to-make comfort foods. Since starting this WOE (way of eating), I do find that I am in the kitchen more often. Scratch cooking is common on the Mediterranean Diet. One of the basic principles of the Mediterranean Diet is […]
Fig and Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese
Fig and Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese is the perfect summertime salad. It is my newest addition to the Olive Sunshine collection of fig recipes. If you have not already heard, it is fig season in Florida. I love fresh figs. Not because they are my favorite fruit, but because they are subtle and sweet […]
Summertime is the Perfect Time to Embrace Your Health
There is not a better time to treat yourself to a good life than during the summer. Summertime is the perfect time to embrace your health. Summertime is my favorite season of the year. I was born on a sizzling hot day in August and have loved summer ever since. Summer is a time that […]