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Spicy Soft Shell Crab Fettuccine
It is soft shell crab season and the perfect time to share my recipe for Spicy Soft Shell Crab Fettucine. I first tried soft shell crabs in Virginia Beach, it is an outerbanks delicacy and the locals are very excited when the season starts. The Gulf Coast of Florida also has a soft shell season. […]
Farmers Markets are the Best for the Mediterranean Diet
Farmers Markets are the best for the Mediterranean Diet. Saturdays are the perfect day for going to the Farmers Market. The Mediterranean Diet relies on fresh food, that is not overly processed. What could be better than buying fresh fruits and vegetables? If you are as lucky as me, the Farmers Market near you also […]
Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed-Peppers
I love Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed-Peppers. This recipe is in my first ever E-Magazine – Mexicali! The magazine is full of south-of-the-border style dishes that are Mediterranean Diet compliant. The other recipes are delcious adaptions of popular Mexicali food for example, tacos, burritos, tostados and nachos to name a few. What makes vegetarian Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed-Peppers […]
Healthy Chicken Avocado Taco Salad
Why did Olive Sunshine create a Healthy Chicken Avocado Taco Salad recipe? There are always those people who go to a Mexican Restaurant and order a taco salad. I am not one of those people – but they exist. I mean, if you are going to go to a Mexican restaurant, get a deluxe burrito […]
Shrimp, Mushroom and Spinach Quesadilla
Shrimp, Mushroom and Spinach Quesadilla is savory, creamy, warmness, folded up in a crispy tortilla. Hard to believe this is a healthy treat. I make two types, mine is with cashew cheese. I love cashew cheese on my Mexicali food. The homemade ooey-goodness has a slight sweet flavor that is not present in most cheeses. […]
Virginia Style Crab Cakes
These Virginia Style Crab Cakes are perfect for every meal of the day. I love to have them for Saturday night dinner along side of grilled asparagus. I make a pound of crab cakes so I can serve one under eggs for a delicious Sunday Brunch AND on top of a salad or a bed […]
5-Minute Vegan Basil-Lemon Pesto
If you have a food processor, than this healthy 5-Minute Vegan Basil-Lemon Pesto is the easiest most versatile sauce you will ever make. I am especially fortunate because my Sweetheart always makes sure to have plenty of basil growing in our herb garden. I know there are plenty of jarred options for pesto at the […]
Spicy Lemongrass and Shrimp Vegetable Pho
Spicy Lemongrass and Shrimp Vegetable Pho with king prawns and brown rice noodles is a delicious as it is healthy. Who knew Pho could be Mediterranean? I did! Building on the best principles of the Mediterranean Diet, this Mediterrasian soup has a ton of taste, because of the tang of the lemongrass and spicy hot […]
King Crab Spring Rolls
King Crab Spring Rolls are one of my favorite MediterrAsian recipes. Mediterranean Diet compliant, this dish is simplicity at its finest. Rice paper wrappers, cabbage, carrots, avocado and of course tons of sweet King Crab. It is the perfect dish to reach for if you are craving food from the Far East! I love to […]
Ooey-Gooey Vegan Sheet-Pan Nachos
I have a weakness for nachos, especially when those nachos are Ooey-Gooey Vegan Sheet-Pan Nachos. In my early 30s, nachos were the meal of choice that I shared with my bestie, Katherine. Eating a pile high of chicken nachos from the Island Tiki Bar in Marathon, Florida was a common occurrence on a Saturday night. […]