Linguini with Slow Roasted Tomatoes
What do you do with those “end of the summer” tomatoes? You’ve had sliced tomatoes, put them in salad, and if you’re really industrious maybe you made gazpacho! But wow, now what? At the end of summer, you may feel like you’re just over tomatoes. I personally don’t get...
Green Beans with Basil and Tomatoes
Veggies are the building blocks of the Mediterranean diet. Try this recipe as a way to savor green beans. You’ll Need 2 Tablespoons butter 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans 1 large tomato peeled and chopped ½ cup green onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon...
Stuffed Tomatoes
This recipe can be the focal point of the meal. In addition it provides great food presentation. You’ll Need 6 tomatoes 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic 1/2 pound ground beef Medium pepper, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup tomato sauce 2/3 cup shredded cheese 1 teaspoon oregano 2 Tablespoon...
Baked Honey Tomatoes
Jazz up a meal with this fancy but easy to make appetizer or side dish. It is especially grand when the tomatoes are in season! And that time is coming soon! You’ll Need 8 medium tomatoes ½ cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon tarragon, dried 4 teaspoons honey 4...
Summer Salmon on the Grill with Tomato Rosemary Sauce
You can enjoy meals and at the same time help to prevent cancers! In order to do this, incorporate omega-3 fatty acid fish into your diet. For the Salmon: 4 fresh rosemary sprigs, each about 4-inches long 3 pounds center-cut salmon, cut into 6 slices about 2 inches thick...
Salsa
Let’s fight cancer. Give this recipe a try. It was submitted by Mediterranean Wellness Participant Margaret Raines. Thanks Margaret! Salsa – (this makes a HUGE amount, you may want to cut it in half or plan to make Mexican rice with it. You can keep this in the refrigerator...
Chilled Tomato Soup with Chipotle Cream
You’ll Need 2 Tablespoons olive oil 6 green onions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 jalapeno chili, seeded, chopped 4 cups tomato juice 1 ½ pounds tomatoes, seeded, chopped 3 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 2 Tablespoons prepared horseradish Sour cream...
Corn-Zucchini-Tomato Saute
Submitted by Kristy at Eckert Seamans. Thank you Kristy! (Great with burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken) *The herbs used here are FRESH herbs – don’t cheat! Using dried herbs doesn’t produce the same results! You’ll Need: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 2 cups fresh corn cut from cob (about 3...
Greek Stuffed Tomatoes
PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 15 Min READY IN 30 Min You’ll Need 4 large ripe tomatoes salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 1/2 cup yogurt 8 ounces black Greek olives, pitted and sliced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1...
Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes
It’s men’s health month. This is a quick, nutritious and delicious appetizer or side salad to make. You’ll Need 5 fresh tomatoes 5 shallots, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 loaf French bread, for dipping (optional) Directions Core and slice the tomatoes, and arrange...