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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. […]
Guilt-Free Red Sangria
Guilt-Free Red Sangria is the best drink to have on Cinco de Mayo! A fan of May 5th, my first-ever Olive Sunshine e-magazine, Mexicali, should be finished this weekend. The release is just in time for Cinco de Mayo! I am reflecting on why I chose this theme for my first magazine. Cinco de Mayo […]
Mediterraneanized Deluxe Vegan Burrito
I mastered making the Mediterraneanized Deluxe Vegan Burrito. My inspiration for this delicious Mediterraneanized Mexicali feast was born when I tried the Utlimate Veggie Burrito. I had the ultimate burrito at Maiz Mexican Cantina a restaurant in Depot Town, an area in my hometown Ypsilanti, Michigan. The Ultimate Veggie Burrito is delicious and is too […]
Quick and Easy Salsa Roja
If you enjoy Mexican or Mexicali food than you need a quick and easy salsa roja recipe. Salsa Roja is a fancy way to say red sauce or enchillada sauce. It is something that you can easily pick up already prepared at your local grocers. The problem with store bought is you lose control of […]
Ahi Tuna Tacos with Mango Avocado Salad
Have I ever mentioned fresh tacos are perfect to enjoy on the Mediterranean Diet? Ahi Tuna Tacos with Mango Avocado Salad is perfection and a perfectly healthy choice for the Mediterranean Diet. I love tacos so I have Mediterraneanized all of my favorite Mexicali dishes. Taco Tuesday should be a weekly celebration, but Tuesdays can […]
Spicy Sweet Potato Burrito
What I love about the Spicy Sweet Potato Burrito is it is delicious and easy to make. I typically make a batch of mini burritos and put them in the freezer. These burritos are delicious pockets of sweet and spicy goodness. One burrito is perfect to pull out frozen and heat up in under two […]
A Perfect Fall Salad
Most people think about salads as a summer food. Cool, crisp and light are elements naturally aligned to summer eating. So why do I think salads are perfect for fall? A hearty fall salad, based on the principles of the Mediterranean Diet, is the perfect quick meal. A perfect fall Salad is healthy but tastes […]
Mushroom Street Tacos
Did you know that Tacos would be the perfect dinner to have on the Mediterranean Diet and that the Mushroom Street tacos are completely compliant and delicious? Mushroom Street Tacos are an easy, grown up version of my childhood favorite dinner. The best news is they are Mediterranean Diet compliant. Tacos are My Favorite Tacos […]
Greek Strained Almond Yogurt
Strained Almond Yogurt is simply Greek Yogurt. I prefer to ‘Greek’ my own yogurt. I also like to make my own yogurt, but I am not yet an expert so that will be a blog for another day. Straining a quality store-bought yogurt is a fast and economical method to have a versatile creamy yogurt. […]
I Mediterraneanized Taco Tuesday
I love Taco Tuesday and I have ‘Mediterraneanized’ my favorite Mexicali dishes even the Sangria! Just saying the word taco makes me hungry. Add the word Tuesday as in Taco Tuesday and my mind drifts to my favorite local taco place and laughter with friends. It is my escape from the weekday grind. A core […]