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Eggplant Bruschetta
Eggplant Bruschetta is light, fresh and flavorful. This recipe is the perfect dish for a gathering. I recently made Eggplant Bruschetta as part of Olive Sunshine’s Easy Menu for Living Joyfully on the Mediterranean Diet. This was on the menu for a recent dinner party held in our home. We had 40 people. I learned […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Cumin Shrimp Street Tacos
I love tacos and these Cumin Shrimp Street Tacos are a perfect example of why. The blend of flavors in these tacos make you close your eyes, shake your head and say a long “yum”. Shrimp tacos is a quick and easy Tuesday Night meal (who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday?). Now I know cumin can […]
Halloumi and Figs in Pomegranate-Honey
Halloumi and Figs in Pomegranate-Honey is salty, sweet and tangy all at the same time. Steeped in cinnamon with a kick of fresh mint, this dessert is so good you will want to have it for dinner. Oh wait, that was me! Yes, I fed my Sweetheart Halloumi and Figs in Pomegranate-Honey for dinner. To […]
Fig, Honey and Goat Cheese Flatbread
Fig, honey-goat cheese, and local honey are the toppings on a flavorful sourdough flatbread. Topped with caramelized onions, fig balsamic vinegar, a rich extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) and a touch of fresh mint, it is light and delicious. The flavors explode in your mouth. It was actually challenging to decide which ingredients to use in […]
No Guilt Mediterranean Tostadas
A delicious part of my Taco Tuesday Mediterraneanized series is my No Guilt Mediterranean Tostadas. All of the ingredients are readily found in my kitchen. Shaped like a pizza, it has a Tex-Mex taste with toppings perfect for a Greek Salad. No Guilt Mediterranean Tostadas is a perfect blend of delivery pizza and Taco Bell. […]
Parsnip Truffle Fries
Parsnip Truffle Fries served with Italian parsley and shaved pecorino is my favorite new treat. Drizzling truffle infused extra virgin olive oil adds a wow factor to these parsnips. Yes, this decadent tapas is Mediterranean Diet compliant. As a starchy vegetable, parsnips are compliant. Be sure to have plenty of leafy greens and colorful, non-starchy […]