Mediterranean Diets Associated with Fewer Alzheimer’s Plaques and Tangles
Here’s a good rule of thumb: Do what healthy people do, and you’ll get their results. The Mediterranean dietary lifestyle famously produces some of the healthiest people on the planet, and scientists at the American Academy of Neurology show that it’s also associated with fewer plaques thought to cause...
Angelic Deviled Eggs
An old time favorite, deviled eggs are always a welcomed treat at any summer meal. Try this angelic deviled egg recipe it might just become your new favorite. You’ll need: 12 eggs 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon French’s mustard Salt and pepper to taste cayenne...
Parmesan Polenta
Featured here are recipes made with real ingredients from the Mediterranean region and beyond. We hope you enjoy these recipes and get creative with them too! You’ll Need 9 ½ cups chicken broth 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 Tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon onion...
Fettuccine with Shrimp
Play with the art of cooking. You can substitute the Mediterranean flavored dish in many different ways. You’ll Need ½ cup olive oil 1 pound shrimp medium uncooked peeled and vein removed 4 large tomatoes seeded and coarsely chopped ½ cup fresh basil, chopped 1/3 cup black olives, sliced...
The Best Broccoli OTP
I’m going to go ahead and say, You’re Welcome. This recipe, adapted from Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi, does a couple of things. First, pay attention to what happens with the garlic, because you will use this technique over and over in other recipes as well. It’s brilliant. Just a...
Mediterranean Patties
Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup minced, onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground lamb or beef 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Pita bread Lettuce Tomato, sliced Directions Heat 2...
Do Coffee Calories Count?
The comparison between coffee and the caloric explosion of coffee drinks....
Curried Cauliflower
Ingredients 1 medium size cauliflower 1 tablespoon curry powder 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Freshly squeezed lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 400 Cut cauliflower into floret pieces. Toss floret pieces with olive oil, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes then...
Spicy Eggplant Salad
A wonderful way to prepare eggplant is as a side dish or a starter to a meal. It’s also a wonderful food to aid in care for your cholesterol.You’ll Need 3 medium eggplants 2 ½ teaspoons coarse salt ¼ cup olive oil 1 ½ cups tomato sauce ¼ teaspoon...
What You Need To Stay Consistent
Being consistent over time only sounds easy. It's just not, but there's something you can do to increase your chances of sticking with it over time. ...
Split Pea Soup
Ingredients 2 small onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 medium to large potatoes 2 cups of green split peas 10 to 12 cups water 2 bay leaves Salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil...
The Top 3 Keys To Your March Makeover
The January Resolution rush is done. Now we need to think different as we head into spring. This is the toolkit for your March Makeover. ...