Dairy Free Recipes
VEGGIES EVERY WHICH WAY: This selection of vegetables is like a poster child for Mediterranean cooking. Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and eggplant combine in countless ways, from dishes like French Ratatouille to Greek Briam to more complex layered recipes that include cheese or are seasoned with local flavor palettes. But they also make for a […]
MUSSELS 101 Mussels are a significant low-fat source of protein and an excellent source of vitamin B12 and various other B vitamins, WHICH have a crucial role in energy production, forming red blood cells, and supporting immune and cognitive health. They’re also a rare animal-based source of Vitamin C. They’re also chock-full of minerals. […]
HELPFUL INFO: Mushrooms are a low-carb, low-fat ingredient packed with about 15 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, zinc and potassium. Mushrooms are also rich in antioxidants and they’re one of the few foods that contain vitamin D, which is essential for building strong bones, reducing inflammation and improving immune function.
HELPFUL TIP: Do you own a smoothie maker or are you using a good old-fashioned blender instead? A smoothie maker is quite handy because it’s easier to clean, takes up less space but usually is less powerful than blenders. The latter is larger and can be used for a variety of everyday kitchen tasks […]
A LITTLE HISTORY: Avgolemono is a Greek sauce made from eggs, lemon, and warm broth. Commonly added to soups for thickening, the sauce is used to dress up everything from roasted vegetables to fish dishes. “Vegan avgolemono” sounds like an oxymoron but it really is something that can be found in Greek cuisine, especially […]
HELPFUL TIP: Did you know that bulgur wheat technically doesn’t have to be cooked, but rather soaked, thanks to the grains already being parboiled? Just soaking works very well for fine bulgur wheat. But for medium or coarse the soaking method takes a while, so giving it a simmer and then a soak speeds […]
USEFUL TIP: This is an all-weather soup and is just as delicious hot as it is chilled.
About Quinoa: Quinoa, a nutritionally dense superfood, is technically a seed that contains a whopping eight grams of protein per serving (1 cup). It's a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, something rarely found in plant-based food. And if that wasn't enough, quinoa is high in fiber, rich in vitamins and minerals, […]
SERVING TIP: This dish definitely tastes better the next day and is great at room temperature!
WHITE VS BROWN RICE: RIce is one of the staples of the Mediterranean and is grown in various regions around the Mediterranean basin. Brown rice is a whole grain that contains the bran and germ, which provide fiber and several vitamins and minerals. White rice is a refined grain that has had these parts […]