Mediterranean chicken meatballs with couscous and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing make the most of classic Mediterranean herbs and spices and other popular ingredients from the Med to deliver a dish that simply oozes flavor. Delicious, herby chicken meatballs are gently pan-fried to perfection and served on a bed of lemony couscous and drizzled with
Vegan Mediterranean veg and lentil stew is loaded with fresh ingredients and Mediterranean flavors. A rich vegetable stock and soft stewed lentils help provide your daily dose of fiber and at just 213 calories per serving, it is the perfect healthy comfort food. Best of all, this easy stew recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and of
Greek yogurt bark is a healthy, fun, and delicious snack or treat. The most amazing thing is you can use virtually anything you want to decorate it and add flavor. Throw in pieces of your favorite fruit or nuts and off you go. Today, I’m going to show you the very basics of making Greek
Want to learn what to eat from the Mediterranean diet to help you lose or maintain weight? It might be easier than you think since the Mediterranean diet isn’t your typical “diet.” It’s based on the traditional dietary patterns of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea so your food options are greater. It’s more of an
Baked salmon with lemon, garlic, and fresh dill is the perfect main meal recipe when you’re looking to impress at your next dinner party. Soft flakes of salmon are cooked to perfection and given a tasty zing from the lemon, fresh dill, and spices. The sauce is incredibly easy to make and takes only 1
Tabbouleh (or tabouli) is a salad that’s typically served as a side dish or as part of a mezze platter. Light, refreshing, and healthy, it’s versatile and delicious. I even use it in sandwiches or wraps sometimes to add some flavor, so the world’s your oyster. Tabbouleh’s believed to have originated in the Levant region,
Spanish meatballs (called ‘Albondigas’ in Spanish) are delicious meaty morsels that are best when served in a rich flavorsome tomato sofrito sauce. They are ideal for party food or served as a small appetizer or tapas. Best of all, Spanish meatballs are super easy to make and use a few easy-to-find ingredients. We have two
If you’ve been to the Basque Country (Euskadi) in Spain, then you would have had pintxos (that’s a 99.99% certainty rate). Just about any bar you wander into will have pintxos on display. Similar, but not the same as tapas, the idea is you snack as you drink. Pintxos are individual servings and are part
There’s no doubt about the role of olive oil in a healthy diet — it’s nutritious and great at fighting diseases. But one of the intriguing aspects is its role in weight loss. Studies are newer when it comes to weight loss versus studies around health benefits and how olive oil can help prevent or
Arroz al horno is a hearty Valencian oven-baked rice dish that’s made with the famous bomba rice. As the name suggests (literally translates to ‘oven-baked rice’), this dish is cooked in the oven. It uses a few different cuts of pork, and it’s traditionally cooked in a large ceramic dish and cooked with morcilla sausage