Sunny Side Up Eggs Cooked Over Spicy Vegetables
FUN TIP: First, crack each egg in a small, individual bowl. When the mixture has thickened, throw each egg from the bowl straight to the vegetable mixture.
Day: November 3, 2021
Greek Salad with Tomatoes, Red Peppers & Olives
FUN FACT: The darker the vinegar, the more antioxidants it is likely to contain, and we all know by now that antioxidants and anti-aging go hand in hand!
Roasted Apple Tahini Smoothie with Maple Syrup, Cinnamon and Sesame Seeds
I chose to make this smoothie vegan and call it a healthy snack or quick meal option. You can cheat and use Greek (or other) honey, preferably raw, in place of maple syrup. It does call for a little sugar, in addition to calcium-packed tahini and sesame seeds, brown sugar surprisingly is also a […]
Sheet Pan Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Kale with Vegan Basil Pesto
How to Choose Sweet Potatoes: Choose fresh sweet potatoes that are heavy for their size, hard, smooth, and free of bruises. Watch out for shriveled skin, dark spots, or indentations, as these are common signs of decay. Cleaning Sweet Potatoes: Before using, scrub sweet potatoes with a produce brush while rinsing under cool water. […]
White Beans with Eggplant and Vegan Feta
PRACTICAL FACT: Beans are one of the most important foods to consume when thinking about a healthy longevity diet. They’re rich in fiber and complex carbs and they are crucial to one of the most important aspects of health: our gut! Ikarians and Greeks in general cook beans every which way, but it’s when […]
Whole Wheat Pasta with Mushrooms and Chestnuts
Health Benefits of Chestnuts: I was inspired to create this dish by the 100-year-old chestnut tree growing in my in-laws’ garden on Ikaria and by memories of hauling back bags of chestnuts front he island every fll, then arduously boiling, slitting, shelling and roasting them all winter long. While nuts are an important food […]
Lentil Tabbouleh With Crumbled Nuts
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