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Classic Greek Pasta Salad
There are so many fabulous summer pasta salad options all across the Mediterranean. It would be hard to pick the best. But everybody has their favorites and I can’t wait to hear which one is yours – as the classics of Italy, Greece and Spain meet head-to-head.
Whole Roasted Spicy Cauliflower
Sometimes cauliflower is a tough veggie to love but this whole roasted cauliflower recipe spiced up with all sorts of Mediterranean flavors turns a typically timid vegetable into a dinnertime show stopper all in less than 30 minutes!
Perfect Lemon Vinaigrette
When you’re ready to meal prep a few dishes for the week, this vinaigrette is the perfect example of just how easy it is to prepare healthy, homemade dressings at a fraction of the cost of bottled stuff. It’s light but flavorful and goes with just about everything. It’s my favorite everyday simple spicy lemon […]
Totally Sauced Cannellini Beans
White beans are a nutritional powerhouse. They’re packed with fiber and protein and a good source of numerous micronutrients, including folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6. But when they are teamed up with tahini sauce, garlic and parsley, it’s even more nutrient-dense. All great for your health! With this intrepretaion, I give another shout out to […]
Baked Cod – Mediterranean Style
This incredibly flavorful one pan meal is loaded with all the healthy benefits of a Mediterranean diet dinner recipe. With the light flavors of baked cod and potatoes surrounded by the rich Mediterranean flavors of tomatoes, olives, lemon, garlic, and tasty herbs. Baked cod is such a classic staple of the Mediterranean diet here in […]
Rich and Luscious Black Olive Tapenade
I loved this dip long before I moved to the Mediterranean region. With only a few pretty high-quality ingredients, it packs an amazing flavor punch!
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Steak
This spicy roasted cauliflower steak recipe lowers cholesterol intake when you swap it for that red meat steak on your dinner plate because cauliflower is a zero-cholesterol ingredient. Best of all, it’s a spicy, juicy, tasty change whether you’re using your oven or an air-fryer. So get heart-healthy and happy when you made the swap […]
Glorious Roasted San Marzano Tomatoes
It may not be easy to score a basket of San Marzano tomatoes (unless of course you can grow them!), but when you do – capture the incredible flavor of Italy’s favorite red globe and roast them to use all summer long!
Perfectly Flavored Chicken Soup
This perfect chicken soup definitely answers that question of what comes first, the chicken. This rich soup is all about the pan juice slurry you get when you roast a chicken at home. I call it the original two-fer!
Hot & Healthy: Spinach, Tuna & Artichoke Dip
Are you ready to wow your guests with this twist on a hot cheesy artichoke dip? There’s a secret ingredient that makes it much healthier for everybody and you don’t have to tell a soul!
