Mediterranean Diet
ABOUT JACKFRUIT Jackfruit is a fruit that’s rich in nutrients and fiber, widely grown in places like southeast Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. You can buy jackfruit as a whole fruit, sliced into sections, or packaged—often in cans. Check your local specialty supermarkets or Asian food stores first, as these are the most likely […]
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 […]
AMAZING CHIA SEEDS A power-packed superfood whose name means strength in the Mayan language, Chia is native to Mexico and Guatemala. Besides being packed with nutrients such as thiamine, niacin, and various dietary minerals including manganese, selenium, phosphorous, and copper, chia has the ability to absorb up to ten times its volume of liquid, so […]
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 […]
TIPS FOR PERFECT CABBAGE STEAKS Choose a fresh, firm and crisp cabbage. Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage. Rinse the cabbage and pat dry. Cut off the bottom of the stem and use a sharp knife to cut the cabbage into 1-inch thick pieces. Season both sides of the cabbage steak. Make sure you […]
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 […]
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, […]
A HEALTHY RECIPE FOR CRISPY ONIONS Ingredients ½ pound onions, peeled 2 Tbsp extra virgin Greek olive oil Sea salt and black pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 F. Slice the onions into 1/4 inch and add them into a bowl. Coat them with olive oil and season them with sea salt and pepper. […]
A LITTLE CARDAMOM LORE Cardamom, native to India, was known to the ancient Greeks and used in making perfume, so highly esteemed was its aroma. That very same aroma informs so much cooking all over the world today – cardamom truly is one of the greatest spices on earth. In many parts of the world […]
PASTA AND BEANS In the Greek kitchen, we cook up a few very old recipes that marry pasta with beans or legumes. Lentils and small pasta are still enjoyed in the Dodecanese islands and in Cyprus, for example. But for sure, the Italians take the prize on so many great recipes for pasta e fagioli […]