Category: Recipes

This month is men’s health month. Get your nutrients from whole foods first! You’ll Need 2 ¼ cups canned low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 ½ teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning 1 cup white rice 4 ounces kale (about ½ large bunch), stems and ribs removed, leaves coarsely...

This month we care for men’s health. Eating a diet in which the building blocks are vegetables is a great way to do just that. A diet rich in veggies may help to prevent a variety of cancers. You’ll Need 3 vine tomatoes cut into chunks 1 medium red onion, sliced...

This is the perfect dish to prepare with eggplants that are almost out of the door. Grilling the eggplant really takes this dish to the next level. You’ll Need 1 Large eggplant 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon, salt ¼ cup Tahini, sesame seed paste 2 Tablespoons water ¼...

You can go out for mussels or you can have the mussel feast at your own home. Throw a mussel dinner party! They are so easy to make and create a very elegant meal. Enjoy this meal with a nice piece of crusty baguette and a glass of white...

  These potatoes complement many Mediterranean meals.  The olive oil works wonderfully with the lemon juice. You’ll Need 6 medium potatoes ½ cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through...

Try this Mediterranean inspired recipe. It is simple to throw together, has incredible flavor, and makes a bunch. The good news is that it’s just as good reheated. Stir in a touch of milk and warm it up for leftovers.   2/3 cup vodka   ·         1 real good pinch...

It’s Mediterranean month. This lasagna could get the trump card. The use of spicy Italian sausage and red wine takes this lasagna to the next level. For the Sauce You’ll Need: ·         1 pound spicy Italian sausage ·         1 onion, chopped   ·         4 garlic cloves, minced   ·        ...

The herbs in this roasted chicken make all the difference! Herbs are a simple way to make a dish pop and to enhance the nutrition.  You’ll Need 1 four pound roasting chicken 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crush ½ teaspoon ground sage ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt...

Herbs can easily be incorporated into this salad dressing. Switch it up each time you give it a try. You’ll Need 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar Brown mustard to reach a consistency you prefer Directions Mix all the ingredients together. This is your base. You can jazz it...

Extra eggs from Easter? Deviled eggs are a great side dish or starter to any meal. You’ll Need: 6 Eggs 3 Tablespoon mayonnaise 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard Garlic salt, pepper, paprika Optional ingredients: Cayenne (a pinch) Half-n-half (a petite splash) Relish (a touch) To Start: Set the eggs in...

Basil is a blessing of an herb. It’s a great source of antioxidants keeping away many of the cancer causers. Yields approximately 1 ½ cups You’ll Need 1 cup packed basil leaves ½ cup toasted walnuts 1 garlic clove ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 1/3 cup olive oil Salt to taste Pepper to...

 This month we are all about herbs. This fantastic recipe was submitted by Linda B. at Westinghouse. Thank you, Linda B.! You’ll Need: 3 teaspoons dried herbs or 4 Tablespoons of fresh herbs  1 /2 cup unsalted butter, softened ½ teaspoons lemon juice Dash of white pepper Directions: Mix...