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Pomegranate Quinoa and Goat Cheese Salad
It is pomegranate season, and it is the perfect time for Olive Sunshine’s Pomegranate Quinoa and Goat Cheese Salad. What I love about this salad is it takes me five minutes to throw it together. Pomegranates are beautiful. They are refreshingly sweet and tart on this simple salad. The Quinoa gives it a nutty, chewiness […]
10 Easy Ways to Eat More Fish and Seafood
Here are ten recipes that provide easy ways to incorporate more fish and seafood into your Mediterranean Diet. For many people fish and seafood is not a regular go-to menu choice. Especially when cooking at home, incorporating fish and seafood can seem daunting. Olive Sunshine has several delicious recipes that makes eating fish and seafood […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing
Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing is perfect for a hearty salad. Creamier than most dressing, it still enjoys a cool lightness due to the basil and lemons. Nothing overbearing, it evenly coats lettuce leaves, or greens, without leaving them soggy. It is the perfect use for avocados that need to be used right now! The best […]