This recipe is great for lunch or as a light dinner. It’s easy and a good vegetarian option. As the recipe is written, it will serve 2 people. Ingredients: 1 packet of extra firm tofu, half a batch of asparagus, 2 tablespoons hot Hungarian Paprika powder, 4 cloves fresh garlic crushed, 1/2 cup sweet peas,…
Arugula & Avocado Salad
We say goodbye to lettuce when it comes to longevity salads in my house. This salad is simple with a powerful antioxidant punch & the healthy fats. You can add some roasted pumpkin seeds to this as well. We love how great we feel after we eat this salad. Ingredients: arugula, flavor bomb cherry tomatoes…
Salmon Salad
Another quick and delicious way to add those omega 3’s into your diet. This is great as a side dish or as a sandwich on a roll. Stores in the fridge for several days. Ingredients: Two six ounce cans Wild pink salmon 5 large spoonfuls organic mayonnaise 3 stalks chopped celery One large chopped onion…
Speedy Chili
This is a dish I like to prepare on a Sunday night when I’m low on time and planning dinners to make ahead for the week. I love this because it’s in the crockpot in just minutes, it’s healthy, and adds beans and fiber to the diet while staying clear of red meat. The cilantro…
Chicken Paprikash
While this dish is not Mediterranean, I gave this a try on a creative day and thought it was worthy of sharing. If you’re tired of the usual breaded chicken recipe, and looking to change things up with chicken, you’ll appreciate the flavors in this. Just make sure you use *Hungarian* paprika. Ingredients: 1/2 chopped…
Gazpacho
Gazpacho is just what you need on a hot summer day! In order to make a truly authentic gazpacho, you should opt for the freshest heirloom tomatoes you can find. I like to add different varieties of heirloom in this including black-purple, yellow, orange, and red varieties. And remember – it’s served cold! Ingredients 4…
Oven Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients: 1 batch of thin asparagus spears, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, ground black pepper, half a lemon, grated Parmesan cheese. Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Wash the asparagus and trim the ends. Place the asparagus into a glass pan. Drizzle with the olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and the juice…
Bean Dip
This is a great dip for parties, movie nights, football season, etc. It’s my go to TGIF snack when Friday night rolls around! I like to serve it with Late July tortilla chips. Omit the jalapeño if you’re not a fan of the heat. Ingredients for dip: 2 (15.5-oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained,…
Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Soup)
This hearty soup can be made with any kind of sausage. You can use pork sausage but I prefer mild Italian chicken sausage to make this healthier. Ingredients: 5 links of chopped mild italian chicken sausage, 1 large chopped onion, 5 crushed garlic cloves, 10 russet potatoes peeled and chopped, 2 large 32 ounce containers…
Pasta with Meat Sauce
This dish departs from the traditional meat sauce recipe that’s a staple in the American diet. The big difference is the spices and the use of ground turkey. The red wine is also really important to this dish, and freshly grated pecorino romano cheese or mizithra cheese is the authentic topping. This recipe serves 4-5…
Simple Mediterranean Goodness 