Main Ingredient Recipes
KIWI NUTRITION FACTS: Kiwis are a great source of vitamin C, an effective antioxidant in the body, protecting cells against oxidative destruction. It’s also involved in immune function. Kiwis also contain a host of other nutrients and vitamins, including potassium, copper, vitamin K, folate, and vitamin E. Kiwis are low in calories, protein, and fat […]
ABOUT WILD RICE – NUTRITION: Wild rice is a nutrient-rich food and contains manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc. It’s also gluten-free and has more protein than regular rice. SOAKING VS NOT SOAKING: Soaking wild rice is beneficial but unnecessary. It’s usually done to reduce the cooking time; however, it doesn’t affect the texture of the […]
BROCCOLI NUTRITION: Broccoli is rich in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. It also has more protein than many other vegetables. RED PEPPER FLAKES VS CHILE PEPPER FLAKES: Whereas most red pepper flakes are a mix of peppers, mostly cayenne, chile flakes are generally made from a single type of […]
BULGUR 101: A lot of people confuse bulgur with cracked wheat. It is cracked wheat, usually Durum, but with a difference. Bulgur is parboiled. That makes it so easy to use; it needs much less cooking time. In fact, it doesn’t have to be cooked; you can just soak it in water or broth to […]
A Greek salad can be many things, and this arugula salad is a delicious cool weather treat, especially when winter squashes are in season. You can swap out the butternut for calabasa or delicata, or any other yellow squash of your liking. Experiment! You can also swap out the greens. This would be equally delicious […]
COUSCOUS 101 Couscous is a type of pasta originating from North Africa. It’s made from crushed durum wheat semolina flour and water shaped into tiny granular pieces. There are two different types of couscous: fresh and instant. Fresh, handmade couscous is steamed for about an hour, whereas instant – the one found at grocery stores […]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SCALLOPS: They are healthy and delicious and there’s little reason to avoid scallops as they’re overall considered safe. Scallops are high in protein, and omega 3 fatty acids, as well as rich in a number of trace minerals, such as selenium, zinc, and copper.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF RED LENTILS: They are high in fibre and protein, low in fat and calories. They are rich in B vitamins as well as a great source of iron, magnesium and potassium, and zinc.
I can easily add this beautiful roasted heirloom carrot cheese pie in puff pastry to the long list of Greek savory pies. There are countless Greek recipes for savory pies, both traditional and contemporary, and many of them are plant-forward. This makes a great Mediterranean diet brunch recipe. I like to use Greek cheeses, such […]
Greek pasta recipes abound and are a big part of the Greek diet. In the Greek kitchen, pasta and Greek yogurt are natural partners. This whole wheat spaghetti with beets, Meltemi Greek yogurt and spices, fits easily into the boundless category of delicious Greek recipes for vegetarian pasta. The roasted garlic and warm spices add […]