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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 […]
Olive Oil Molasses Cookie Recipe
I love to make this Olive Oil Molasses Cookie Recipe in the colder months. It is the perfect Mediterranean Diet cookie. My Sweetheart, Mark, does not feel it is Christmas without a Christmas cookie. Now that we are on the Mediterranean Diet, we no longer care for the overly sugary-sprinkled-saturated-fat-filled cookies from our past. Spicy, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Italian White Bean Wraps with Sundried Tomatoes and Artichokes
Easy, savory and perfect for on-the-go, the Italian White Bean Wraps with Sundried Tomatoes and Artichokes are delicious. Like most recipes this one has evolved over the years. If you are an Olive Sunshine Reader, then you know that I have a few favorite go-to cookbooks. One of them is Make Every Day Mediterranean: An […]
Vegan Manicotti in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Eggplant and Zucchini filled Vegan Manicotti in Spicy Tomato Sauce is my new favorite pasta dinner. I love a good baked pasta dish. Unfortunately, too often these dishes are loaded with a ton of cheese which is anything but healthy. Roasted vegetables are the perfect creamy substitute for cheese and the rich flavor of the […]
Sundried Tomato Artichoke Pesto
I am a fan of pesto, and there are a variety of ways to make it, but right now this vegan Sundried Tomato Artichoke Pesto has my attention! It has a vibrant fresh flavor and is full of healthy antioxidants. I use this pesto for wraps, on pasta, on polenta, served as a dip with […]
Eggplant Chips with Honey
I am a fan of chips…potato, tortilla, zucchini but Eggplant Chips with Honey and balsamic was a new one for me.One summer evening, I was fortunate enough to try them for tapas in Madrid. I had no idea what to expect. Imagine my surprise when they came out warm and razor thin, curled up from […]
Dairy-Free Mango Gelato
Dairy-free Mango Gelato is a perfect desert to enjoy while eating on the Mediterranean Diet lifestyle. Olive Sunshine’s Mango Gelato is a low-sugar recipe, relying only on the sweetness from the fruit and real maple syrup. Even though this mango dessert is a dairy-free and low-sugar, it is still rich, creamy, smooth, and delicious I […]