The Mediterranean Diet

Honey Almond Peaches 1 can halved peaches, rinsed 2 tablespoons honey ½ cup lowfat ricotta cheese ¼ teaspoon cardamom ¼ cup almonds Rinse the peach halves, and arrange them face up on baking sheet. Mix ricotta cheese thoroughly with honey and cardamom. Spoon the honey-ricotta mixture into the peach halves. Bake peaches at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. While the peaches [...]
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Curried Shrimp & Peppers Serves 4 * 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into large pieces * 1/2 pound unpeeled sweet potatoes, quartered * 1/2 cup canned chicken broth diluted with 1/4 cup water, or 3/4 cup homemade chicken broth * 4 (not oil-packed) sun-dried tomato halves * 2 tsp Whole Foods Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil * 1 cup chopped onion * [...]
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Mediterranean Pasta Serves: 4 recipe ingredients 4 cups chopped tomato 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 clove garlic — minced 4 cups cooked angel hair pasta 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese — (1 ounce) recipe directions Combine all the ingredients cold except feta cheese. Divide the mixture evenly among 4 plates. [...]
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Breakfast pizza: Manouche, Lebanon’s favorite pastry Serves 4 For the dough * 2 1/4 cups (500 g) flour * 2 teaspoons salt * 1 tablespoon sugar (not heaped) * 1 teaspoon active dried yeast * 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil * 1 1/4 cup (30 cl) lukewarm water For the zahtar or thyme mixture topping * 4 cups wild thyme or 1 cup dried [...]
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One of my very favorite meals of all time. It never gets thrown away and puts a smile on every ones face at meal time. This traditional Mediterranean meal is a Greek dish and it includes not only traditional eggplant and lamb, but also potatoes for a tasty, comfort food casserole. It's as easy as pie too (excuse the food pun)...
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Growing up Italian, I marveled at the women and men, in my family, who cooked. Not only were they wonderful chefs but had a natural talent for balancing food groups. There was an emphasis on fresh produce and meat, that I am partial to today. One of my grandmothers used to take me to the chicken store to pick out a chicken. Yes, the chicken was still clucking and running around. Today, although I no longer visit the chicken store to get the freshest poultry available, there are still some valuable lessons to learn...
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It may comes as a surprise to some but there is more to the Mediterranean than sun, beach and wine... there is the Mediterranean Diet...
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