Apple Banana Smoothie With Granola, Pine Honey, And Peanut Butter
NUT ALTERNATIVES TO PEANUT BUTTER: Almond, walnut, hazelnut, and cashew kinds of butter. ALTERNATIVE KINDS OF MILK: Oat, coconut, and rice milk are the best almond milk alternatives.
Day: January 4, 2023
Spicy Chickpea Beetroot Falafel Garnished With Cucumbers And Yogurt
FALAFEL 101: The origin of falafel is highly debated. Most likely, it was born in Egypt and then spread throughout the region of the Middle East. It’s believed that the word falafel could come from the word fūl, which means fava beans, as this was its first main ingredient. In modern times, falafel has been […]
Quinoa With Corn Salad And Pistachios
THE IMPORTANCE OF HERBS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET: Herbs are widely used in the Mediterranean Diet. They are used not only as flavor enhancers but also because of their medicinal properties. The contribution of the traditional herbs of the region to good health is indeed incredible. Herbs such as parsley, oregano, rosemary and, thyme, marjoram […]
Puff Pastry Stuffed With Spinach And Gorgonzola Cheese
EGG WASH TYPES & THEIR USE: Egg wash is the mix of eggs beaten with water, milk, or cream. It’s the finishing touch applied to baked goods before baking. It creates a golden-brown gloss that makes them irresistible. When it comes to egg washes with water, the main difference is the following: Egg white + […]
Vegan Stew With Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, And Kale
QUINOA NUTRITION AND HOW IT ADAPTS TO THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET: Even though quinoa is technically a seed, it is categorized as a whole grain and a good plant protein and fiber source. One cup of cooked quinoa offers about 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. It’s a complete protein, including all nine […]
Mediterrasian Stir-Fry With Shiitake, Oyster Mushrooms, Hot Peppers, And Soy Sauce
USING EVOO IN COOKING: Extra virgin olive oil is an excellent all-around cooking oil that can be used for baking, roasting, sautéing, pan-frying, or even incorporating into soups for a bit of extra smoothness. It has a high smoke point, it’s rich in heat-stable monounsaturated fats, and high levels of polyphenols and antioxidants.
Greek-Inspired Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Guacamole, Olives and Arugula
BEST WAY TO SCOOP OUT BAKED SWEET POTATOES YOU’RE PLANNING TO STUFF: Remove sweet potatoes from oven; set aside to cool. Using two spoons, gently scoop out the flesh from the center first and then the rest of each sweet potato, leaving an ⅛-inch/½ cm shell of flesh and being careful not to tear the […]