BEAN TIPS: There’s always been a lively debate between dried vs. canned beans and which are better for you. Dried beans are definitely more nutritionally dense and taste richer and fresher. But most require soaking, which has become an apparent inconvenience to many people. Canned beans are a close second in terms of nutrition, and […]
These mushroom skewers with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli are a kind of sheet-pan or one-pan meets souvlaki stick kind of recipe! The combo of mushrooms, broccoli and sweet potatoes are a go-to trio for me, especially when I am craving something healthy and totally plant-based. Sweet potatoes are my go-to guilt-free indulgence when I […]
HELPFUL TIP: How to make couscous fluffyYou can toss the uncooked couscous in a drizzle of olive oil before adding the liquid, which coats each grain in oil and helps them stay separate. Alternatively, add a drizzle of oil as you fluff up the grains. Use a fork to fluff the couscous—stirring it with a […]
FUN FACT: The Mediterranean diet is many things, but more than anything it’s a road map for how not to waste food! Turning stale, leftover bread into delicious recipes is an age-old tradition that spans the region’s many different cuisines. Crostini, bruschetta, Greek bread-based dips like skordalia and more are all ways in which poor […]