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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. […]
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 […]
Mediterranean Diet Chocolate Cake
Yes, you can say chocolate cake and Mediterranean Diet in the same title. Even better, this Mediterranean Diet Chocolate Cake is made with sourdough starter and is vegan. Delicious, chocolaty, moist and with just the right amount of sweetness. It checks off all my boxes for being useful (using my Herman Sourdough Starter) and entertainment […]
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 […]
Whole Wheat Sourdough Pretzels
Searching for the perfect whole wheat sourdough pretzel recipe has become a new favorite pastime. Prior to being on the Mediterranean Diet, I can’t say that I ever made homemade pretzels. That is just one reason why it is funny I have spent so much time creating a Mediterraneanized recipe for delicious whole wheat sourdough […]
Simply Scrumptious Scottish Salmon
It is rare that dinner is so easy and so tasty that it causes me to use alliteration, but this Simply Scrumptious Scottish Salmon provokes poetry. Three ingredients and 20 minutes, including grill time, is all it takes to make magic. The only challenge to this perfect dinner is finding a fresh piece of Scottish […]
Bucatini Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp
Bucatini Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp is my favorite pasta dish that I make with store-bought pasta. Bucatini Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp is an amazing dish and super simple. Just a few ingredients create magic in your mouth beginning with pasta cooked just to al dente and tossed with a tangy Pomodoro. It is even tastier […]