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Turkey and Black Bean Taco Bowl
Super easy, this turkey and black bean taco bowl is the perfect departure from all of the Thanksgiving Holiday fanfare. My family loves Thanksgiving. We relish all of the traditional fixing, the stuffing and the mashed potatoes, the cranberries and dinner roll. Wow! Thanksgiving is a couple of weeks away and I am looking forward […]
Cheesy Quinoa Bean Enchiladas
Cheesy Quinoa Bean Enchiladas are vegan, full of whole grains and simply delicious. In fact, it is challenging for me to write about this recipe because it makes me want to stop writing and make them. I am crazy for these enchiladas. Today, it is chilly out (69 degrees in Florida is chilly!). This weather […]
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 […]
Healthy Chicken Avocado Taco Salad
Why did Olive Sunshine create a Healthy Chicken Avocado Taco Salad recipe? There are always those people who go to a Mexican Restaurant and order a taco salad. I am not one of those people – but they exist. I mean, if you are going to go to a Mexican restaurant, get a deluxe burrito […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]