Caramelized Onion Halves
WAYS TO USE THESE CARAMELISED ONIONS I love to enjoy these as a side dish with most dishes -especially when I’m having a bean or a vegetable stew. Next time you have giant beans in tomato sauce or any Greek ladero, these onions are a wonderful pair.
Gluten-Free Blueberry Coconut Pancakes With Thyme Honey Or Maple Syrup
ABOUT COCONUT FLOUR This type of flour is made from coconut meat. The procedure is as follows: coconut milk is removed from coconut meat, and the latter is dried at a low temperature and ground into a soft flour, terrific for baking. It has many health benefits -nutritious, naturally gluten-free, and high in protein, fiber […]
WHOLE MACKEREL BAKED OVER VEGETABLES
OILY FISH NUTRITION Oily fish include herring, salmon, sardines, sprats, trout, and mackerel. They are high in Omega 3 fatty acids and a good source of vitamin D. Note that fresh and canned tuna do not count as oily fish. A few of the health benefits of oily fish are the following: they help protect […]
BAKED EGGPLANT ROLLS WITH A WALNUT AND HERBS FILLING (VEGAN)
TIPS GRILLING EGGPLANT SLICES One of the best varieties for recipes like the above is globe/ American eggplant although you can find that it works in all varieties of eggplants available. Choose small or medium eggplants as the larger ones tend to contain more seeds. Brushing each slice generously with extra virgin olive oil is […]
POTATO AND GREEN BEANS OMELET WITH MICROGREENS
WHY SUNFLOWER MICROGREENS? Sunflower microgreens are among the most complete foods you can add to your diet to improve nutrition and they have a wonderful nutty flavor and a crunchy texture. Like most microgreens, they offer excellent nutritional and medicinal benefits. Furthermore, sunflower microgreens are a substantial source of complete protein, meaning that they contain […]
WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD
GIANT BEANS 101 Giant beans or gigantes are white runner beans. It’s crucial to cook them properly in order to enjoy this creamy and meaty type of beans. In order to achieve the best possible results, follow these steps: Soak the beans overnight in ample water. Drain the next day. 2. Place in a large […]
GREEN SALAD WITH BEETROOT, AVOCADO, FETA AND WALNUTS
WHY IS SALAD GOOD FOR US? In the Mediterranean, especially in Greece, salad is a de rigueur part of every meal except breakfast! Sometimes – indeed, often – it is the meal. Why is it so good for us? Here are two good reasons: It’s filling and it’s full of fiber! A salad is mostly […]
SEAFOOD PAELLA
BOMBA RICE Bomba rice is the de facto paella rice, a short-grained variety cultivated in Easter Spain that is said to have originated from an Indian variety brought to the Iberian peninsula. One important property of bomba is its ability to absorb two or three times its volume in water without bursting. As a result, […]
Chickpea Curry With Mushrooms and Spinach
ABOUT CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH: The combination of chickpeas and spinach makes for a nutritionally complete vegetarian or vegan meal and it is a combination that appears in many traditional cuisines throughout the world. There are spinach-chickpea combos with regional variations in parts of the Peloponnese and northern Greece, especially the northwestern part of the country, […]
KALE, CABBAGE SLAW WITH ALMONDS, DRIED FRUITS AND SEEDS
This Kale & Cabbage Slaw with Dried Fruits, Seeds & Nuts is an easy, tasty and nutritious salad! Dried fruits, almonds and nuts add both flavor, texture and a lot of good nutritioun to this easy salad. Acai berriesGreece in the last few years, are loaded with antioxidants and contain many trace minerals and plant […]
RICE CRUST MARGHERITA
GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA: If you’re following a gluten free diet but still want to enjoy the occasional pizza there are quite a few available options -and recipes- nowadays. Apart from the rice crust mentioned in this recipe, cauliflower, chickpea and almond flour crusts are quite popular. Nutritionists advise to opt for a whole wheat pizza if […]
PEACH ICED TEA WITH MINT
