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Green Shakshuka: Israeli Style Eggs
I love green eggs, or should I say eggs cooked in greens as in Green Shakshuka Israeli Style Eggs. This Mediterranean Diet egg friendly dish is nourishing but still light, savory with a hint of spice, briny and creamy all at the same time. It takes about 15-20 minutes from start to finish. Easy to […]
Turkish Style Spicy Egg Scramble in Tomatoes (Menemen)
Yes, eggs are allowed on the Mediterranean Diet, especially this Turkish Style Egg Scramble in Tomatoes, it is known in the Republic of Türkiye as Menemen. Menemen is a simple dish with onions, tomatoes and green peppers. It can be as spicy as you like. While eggs are on the top of the food pyramid, […]
Breakfast Salmon Wellington with Puff Pastry
Breakfast Salmon Wellington with Puff Pastry is a mouthful, and I am all about it. If you don’t know about Salmon Wellington, or Salmon en Croute, it is a savory salmon pie. Adding egg and goat cheese pulls this delicious meal into the breakfast catorgory (but it would be amazing for lunch or dinner). While […]
Savory Spanakopita Spinach Pie
This Savory Spanakopita Spinach Pie is absolutely my favorite labor of love. I have always loved spanakopita since I was a kid. Maybe it is because of my Greek heritage – which I have since learned I may be more Turkish than Greek thanks to a DNA kit. Whoops! It could be because the name […]
Egg-Salad Stuffed Roasted Bell Pepper
I am loving these Egg-Stuffed Bell Pepper boats. These vegetarian, low-calorie treats are super simple to make. Egg-Salad Stuffed Roasted Bell Peppers are perfect for breakfast, lunch or an evening tapas. For me, these are a breakfast food, best with a slice of your favorite whole grain toast for a late breakfast on the weekend. […]
Cold Smoked Salmon Breakfast Sandwich
A healthy Cold Smoked Salmon Breakfast Sandwich is a decadent hand-held treat. I had a couple of friends stay the night and I wanted to make a healthy breakfast that was not too much work. Typically, I would make a nice brunch for overnight guests, but we had a busy morning planned full of physical […]
Mediterranean Farro Breakfast Bowl
The Mediterranean Farro Breakfast Bowl captures the essence of what is delicious and healthy in the Mediterranean Diet. This is an easy and delicious way to work the fundamentals in first thing in the morning. Warm, delicious, and most importantly simple and fast to prepare. The Mediterranean Farro Breakfast Bowl is flavorful with spinach, onions, […]
Easy Homemade Wheat Bagels
I am absolutely in love with these easy, homemade (Mediterranean Diet friendly) wheat bagels. What’s not to love? They are fast, delicious, filling, healthy and part of the Mediterranean Diet. With four main ingredients, they are super easy to make. Did I mention they are also part of my healthy weight plan? It is ironic […]
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. […]
Perfect Greek Scrambled Eggs
Perfect Greek Scrambled Eggs are simple and fast and just perfect to enjoy on the Mediterranean Diet. Spinach, creamy feta and scallions makes this a simple, but tasty, breakfast that can be steaming next to coffee within minutes. Eggs in the Mediterranean Diet Eggs are allowable in the Mediterranean Diet; however, eggs are higher up […]