Small Plate Recipes
Mediterranean Potato Salad
I've been craving a dairy-free potato salad recipe that doesn't use vegan mayo, and this is what I came up with. My Mediterranean Potato Salad is dressed with a lemon thyme vinaigrette that gives this salad a zesty boost. It's perfect for summer. You can serve this at...
Asparagus With Lemon Zest
Asparagus are in their peak season in spring. This tasty vegetable is easy to prepare and makes a zesty side dish to your meals. Asparagus With Lemon Zest appears in my Flexitarian Cookbook for Beginners. Lemon zest adds a bright sparkle to the asparagus. It really...
Main Course Recipes
Vegan Black Bean Burgers (with Sea Moss Gel)
I've tried several black bean burger recipes and finally settled on this one. I added a small amount of roasted red beets to the mixture which I had prepped earlier in the week. The red beets add a little color and help round out the flavor. This time I made Vegan...
Pepper Cutlets – A Meatless Alternative to Breaded Chicken Cutlet
Pepper Cutlets are a perfect example of a flexitarian recipe. It does not appear in my Flexitarian Cookbook for Beginners, but it very well could. You could easily add a few peppers to your assembly line when you are breading chicken or veal. Just be sure to bread the...
Dessert Recipes
Classic Italian Olive Oil Cake
Olive oil helps create a lovely moist cake with a crispy coating. Classic Italian Olive Oil Cake is wonderful served with mixed fresh berries and a little whipped cream. We used Grand Marnier liqueur in this recipe to add a hint of orange flavor. You can use any...
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – A Sweet Treat
Sometimes after dinner I want a little sweetie. But when I'm trying to lose weight on the Mediterranean diet, I don't want a big luscious dessert like gelato or tiramisu. An oatmeal raisin cookie or two really hits the spot. These cookies are not diet cookies; they...
Lifestyle
Holiday Gift Guide for Mediterranean Diet Lovers
It's that time of year when we are searching for holiday gifts while at the same time are starting to think about our New Year's resolutions. Our holiday gift guide for Mediterranean diet lovers can solve both problems. The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest...
Vin Brulé – Simplified Mulled Wine
I love mulled wine at holiday time. This simple recipe for Vin Brulé is easy and fun to make. It only has a few ingredients but it has a powerful flavor. Take care when making it though. You set it aflame just before serving. Don't let things get out of hand. It's a...
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The Mediterranean diet is all about gorgeous, seasonal food shared with family and friends. As Federico Fellini once said, “Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” So come join us for a little magic and lots of pasta.