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Sexy Fish – Succulent Sicilian Swordfish Rolls
I can FINALLY say that I have mastered the art of making these succulent Sicilian Swordfish Rolls and there IS a reason I call it sexy fish. The first time I had Sicilian Swordfish was on a visit to Ortigia. A small island, Ortigia is the historical center of the metropolitan city Siracusa on the […]
Spicy Red Pepper and Tomato Pizza Sauce
Roasted red pepper and tomato pizza sauce is one of my favorites. I did not set out to make this sauce per se. It is actually the combination of my favorite tomato sauce with some canned roasted red peppers blended in to make it thinner. I have been known to use both red pepper sauce […]
Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Patagonian Scallops
While the Mediterranean Diet is not a low carbohydrate regime, this Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Patagonian Scallops hits the mark for low carbohydrate. Fresh baby spinach and creamy goat cheese pull this casserole together. The most difficult part of the recipe is to prepare the spaghetti squash (hint – it is not difficult to prepare […]
Fruit and Nut Vegan Chocolate Clusters
Fruit and nut dark chocolate clusters are so easy to make, I almost forgot to post about them. A vegan candy dessert with super simple ingredients. This dessert takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, and then the refrigerator does the rest of the work. Crunchy heart healthy nuts, semi-sweet chocolate and dried fruit are […]
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 […]
Fresh Fruit Tart with Vegan Lemon Vanilla Custard
I love a fresh fruit tart and this vegan vanilla-lemon custard is the perfect complement to whatever fruit is fresh this season. This dessert captures the best principles of a dessert on the Mediterranean Diet and is delicious. The crust of the tart is flavorful with hints of maple and cinnamon. The hint of cinnamon […]
Sweet Potato Kale Bowl with Maple Tahini
I woke up this morning and felt a tinge of disappointment when I thought about lunch and realized I would not be having Sweet Potato Kale Bowl with Maple Tahini. My job as an administrator in a K12 system is not without challenges and yesterday this kale vegan buddha bowl picked up my spirit. Eating […]
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 […]
Mandarin Orange Olive Oil Cake with Maple
There were several failed test recipes before I finally found a delicious winner with this Mandarin Orange Olive Oil Cake with Maple. I love cake. I mean who doesn’t love cake – right? Since being on the Mediterranean Diet, cake does not always love me. The only desserts that love me back are built on […]
Sweet Stuffed Dates Sampler: A Healthy Dessert
It is the holidays and that makes this the ideal time to share Olive Sunshine’s Sweet Stuffed Dates Sampler recipe because this is the perfect, healthy dessert sampler to bring to a party. Seriously, this healthy dessert sampler of sweet stuffed medjool dates is as beautiful as it is tasty. When I bring them to […]