QUINOA VEGETABLE SALAD WITH ONIONS, TOMATOES, CUCUMBER, KALAMATA OLIVES, MINT, AND COTTAGE CHEESE
HOW TO COOK QUINOA : First, you rinse the quinoa for at least 30 seconds, and you drain it well. Then add it to a pot with water over medium-high heat. When it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let […]
Broad Bean Salad with Dill and Olive Oil
HOW TO PREP FRESH BROAD BEANS: The first step is opening the pods and taking out the beans. Then you need to remove the bean skins -as they tend to be tough. Since peeling them out can be challenging, blanching them first makes it much more manageable. You just need to blanch them for 3 […]
APPLE PINEAPPLE CARROT SPICED SALAD WITH BOILED EGGS
HOW TO BOIL EGGS TO GET A SOFT, CREAMY YOLK: Bring the water up to a boil, then lower it to a rapid simmer. Add the eggs to the pot, and start your timer. If you’re just cooking a couple of eggs, five minutes is perfect for a runny yolk. Cool the eggs slightly by […]
AVOCADO HUMMUS
PERFECT HUMMUS EVERY TIME! Did you know that blending your chickpeas when they’re still hot (right after they’re cooked or reheated canned ones) results in a light and fluffy mix, ready to absorb tahini, olive oil, and spices? Maybe the best tip for consistently good hummus is adding excellent tahini. The rich and complex flavor […]
Creamy Light Baked Cauliflower Gratin
ABOUT OAT MILK: I chose to use oat milk in this recipe because it is the creamiest of all the non-dairy milks out there. You can, of course, use cow’s milk or even goat’s milk in this recipe, but if you want to reduce your dairy intake, oat milk is a good option. Read the […]
Farro Salad With Sundried Tomatoes, Feta And Herbs
ABOUT FARRO: Farro, a high-protein, high-fiber ancient whole-grain wheat, figures prominently in the Mediterranean diet. It looks similar to barley, though with a slightly more oblong and larger grain. Like barley, farro retains a notable amount of chew when it gets cooked. Farro and barley can be used interchangeably in most recipes. Farro is a […]
Green Pea Quiche
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN FETA: For one it should be Greek! Feta is a protected designation of origin cheese allowed by EU law to be produced only in Greece, where it is a traditional dairy product. American “feta” is made with cow’s milk and sometimes with goat’s milk, and is generally salty and coarse. […]
Eggplant Cutlets
WHY IS THIS HEALTHY?Eggplant is filling, but it’s also low in carbs, fat, and calories. It also has plenty of bone-building calcium and antioxidants that can help to ward off heart disease, cancer, and other chronic illnesses. Breadcrumbs in combination with high-protein chickpea flour make this coating healthier than using plain all-purpose flour or some […]
Baked Lemon Clams
What to Serve with Baked Stuffed ClamsFrom New York to New England to Louisiana, stuffed clams have captured our imagination and become something of regional specialties. This is a fairly dense dish, packing a lot of flavor into tiny bites. Serve a nice green salad, Greek yogurt coleslaw, or corn on the cob as an […]
Bulgur Salad With Tomatoes, Avocado, Spinach & Sunflower Seeds
The Wonders of Pumpkin SeedsAdding pumpkin seeds to this already nutrition-packed bulgur salad will up the ante on health benefits! The seeds are a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential amino acids. They’re high in calories but most of their calories come from protein and fats. They’re a rich source of monounsaturated fatty […]
Black Beans With Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Red Onions & Cilantro
Dried vs Canned Black Beans Dried black beans need to be soaked overnight and then cooked. The length of time needed to prepare them is their biggest drawback when it comes to comparing them to canned beans. But from a nutrition and sodium perspective, dried, soaked home-cooked beans are definitely better and richer in nutrients. […]
Warm Greek Potato Salad with Feta Cheese Pesto & Kalamata Olives
Few Greek recipes are as satisfying as a great, warm potato salad, and there are many different versions in the regional cooking of Greece. This one, a combination of Greek traditions and Mediterranean diet deliciousness, with a little Italian finesse worked in, is one of my personal favs. It’s gorgeous, for one, with both red […]