Mediterranean Diet
CARNAROLI VS ARBORIO Both carnaroli and arborio are popular Italian medium-grain rice varieties. Carnaroli is considered the best rice for risotto. It has a higher starch content and firmer texture than arborio, which results in a creamier risotto that’s much more difficult to overcook. The grains are also slightly longer and keep their shape better […]
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. […]
In the Greek diet, we love watermelon! Watermelon is one of the summer fruits that provide great hydration and a light delicious way to enjoy a Mediterranean diet snack and or an unusual Mediterranean diet recipe! While gazpacho obviously isn’t a traditional Greek recipe, but rather a classic Spanish one, I make this all the […]
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 […]
ONION TIP: If you want to take the bite out of onions, submerge cut onions into an ice water bath for an hour, then drain and pat dry to use.
ABOUT COCONUT FLAKESCoconut flakes are long and wide and are a versatile ingredient that can be used either to decorate, top off baked goods, stirred into oatmeal, and sprinkle over dishes for extra flavor and texture. Of course, it’s also an excellent snack! The coconut flesh is peeled and then dehydrated in an oven or […]
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 […]
What is Kefir? I quote here from The Spruce Eats, a great source of food history and lore: Kefir is a fermented milk product similar to yogurt. It has its origins in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia. This tangy, creamy milk product is sometimes referred to as the “champagne of milk” because of its fizzy […]
Avocado Ice CreamAvocado ice cream might sound like an oxymoron, but the richness and fat content of the avocado, coupled with the unique texture of frozen bananas, makes this a winner. One of the basic problems with vegan ice cream is texture. Ice creams that use vegan non-dairy milks, such as cashew, almond, and soy, […]
What is Mache Mache, or Varelianella locusta, is a tender salad green with soft, velverty rounded leaves. It’s got a mild flavor and pairs well with a whole variety of other ingredients. It’s also a good source of Vitamins A, C and B6 as well as Manganese. Any tender green or Bibb lettuce may be […]