This is a aromatically spiced rice dish that pairs well with roasted cauliflower which brings out the vegetables sweetness. Top that with the pomegranate seeds for more sweetness and crunch. We served it with our Tzatziki sauce which added more depth of flavor as well as a wonderful cooling aspect and flavor.
Read More(276 Cal) When you roast vegetables you bring out their natural sweetness. Carrots and beets are already sweet so they benefit greatly from a dressing recipe that is earthy and flavorful to balance them out.
Read More(362 Cal) This is a great fish recipe for the winter time. The mushrooms give this dish a nice comforting, earthy flavor that makes me think of cold weather.
Read More(139 Cal) If you have never eaten celery root you are in for a treat. It is naturally low in calories, a good source of fiber and an excellent source of vitamin K.
Read MoreEvery Thanksgiving, I save the turkey carcass and freeze it then use it to make turkey stock when I’m in the mood for turkey soup. If I have leftover turkey meat, I will freeze that as well. This year all the meat was devoured so I make turkey meatballs to go in the soup.
Read MoreI was looking for a more healthy hot appetizers recipe for stuffed mushrooms that was different and did not involve cream cheese or mayonnaise. I came across this one in the NY Times and modified a bit. They are quite delicious!
Read More(482 Cal) This is a simple nutritious salad recipe that is full of vitamins, fiber and flavor! It makes a great meal with the addition of avocado and nuts for protein and healthy fats or side salad to some grilled fish.
Read MoreSometimes you want a tomato sauce that kicks things up a notch. That is when to make this one. Its uses lots of crushed red pepper flakes to give it it’s heat. We recommend trying it using this recipe: Shrimp and Linguine Fra Diavolo.
Read MoreBowls are a great item to add to your meal repertoire. With there many and varied ingredients and the ability to have much of it made in advance makes these very healthy and quick to put together
Read MoreThese baked sweet potatoes are a Mediterranean style of meatless meal that is as flavorful as it is beautiful. It also has an ingredient list that is well rounded and satisfying. You could also serve this as a side dish to fish or poultry, but look for smaller sweet potatoes for this use. You can also change the herbs as you see fit.
Read MoreFabio made me this dish for my Birthday. He knows that I love a good fish stew and this one was great! Fish stews are common in Italy and this one is different in that it has some sweet elements to it in the form of golden raisins. Just a small amount is used so as to not upstage the fish. Here we used halibut, however, tuna, snapper or swordfish would work equally as well. The stew is topped with a gremolata of sorts using orange zest, mint and pine nuts.
Read MoreWhen you find good fresh clams or mussels at you favorite fish monger, this is a quick and easy way to prepare them that lets their natural briny flavor compliment the broth. Clams also are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and packed with vitamin B12. This dish looks exotic and difficult, but it is quite easy to throw together.
Read MoreVegetable cakes are a unique way to serve a side dish that adds a flavorful twist to a meal. They brown nicely and end up with a great crispy exterior and a creamy interior. These would also make great appetizers to tapas done in a bite size. The cauliflower gives these cakes a texture much like crabs cakes. Here we served them with some lemon and our Tzatziki Sauce.
Read More(376 Cal) Eggplant and tomato are found together in many eastern Mediterranean dishes and often in soups. Eggplant is naturally low in calories, and a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Read MoreThe beauty of Portobello mushrooms is their meatiness. This makes them great from grilling, which concentrates their flavor and gives them that grilled texture of being a bit charred on the outside, yet meaty and tender on the inside. Pair them with some small shallots that are grilled also and you will find they both grill the same amount of time. Then drizzle them with a rosemary and Dijon vinaigrette.
Read MoreThis recipe which comes from David Tanis at the NY Times takes a bit of advanced planning but is well worth the effort. The piquillo peppers are traditionally grown in northern Spain. They come in jars already roasted and peeled. If you can’t find them locally at your favorite specialty market, you can order them from Amazon. You will also want to purchase a good quality canned tuna from Spain or Italy that is packed in olive oil. This is also something you can find on Amazon. Once you have your ingredients, this dish comes together quickly and is quite delicious and presents beautifully.
Read MoreFall comes around and your favorite market will have squash in abundance. Take advantage of that fact with this recipe using butternut squash. The natural sweetness of the squash comes alive when you roast it. Then pair it with some protein packed lentils, some green onions, a few nuts and seeds and a little cheese and you will have a dish you will want to make over and over again.
Read MoreThis is a great recipe for grilled shrimp when you want to kick them up a notch. The marinade gives the shrimp a nice subtle heat that does not over-power the taste of the shrimp. They are great served as and appetizer, over your favorite grain or on a salad of fresh, crisp greens.
Read MoreGrilled eggplant is a popular way to cook it many parts of the Mediterranean. Eggplants flesh takes well to the smoke and char from the grill, enhancing its flavors. You want to make sure to cut the eggplant about 1/4 inch thick. At this thickness the eggplant’s inner flesh will be cooks at about the same time the outside develops a nice char. Then pair it with this tangy, lemony yogurt sauce to complete the dish.
Read MoreGrilled swordfish is quick and easy to make and in this case moist and delicious. Swordfish is also high in omega-3 fatty acid, a good source of niacin and Vitamin B12 and high in selenium. Swordfish is also one of the fishes that does have mercury so you want to eat it sparingly. This dish with it’s marinade is very tasty a worth the treat once in awhile!
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