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Fall Roasted Butternut Squash and Farro Salad with Pomegranate

A delicious fall inspired recipe featuring farro, a Mediterranean ancient grain, butternut squash and pomegranates. Perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or potluck! It’s finally fall! Nothing makes me more happy than enjoying seasonal produce, and for fall that...

Strawberry Peach Yogurt Popsicles

One of my favorite summer treats is popsicles (and ice cream!) Popsicles are really easy to make especially with the convenient popsicle molds sold in so many stores and online. And you can literally make any fruit and flavor combination you like! I love strawberries...

Moroccan Chickpea and Butternut Squash Stew with Couscous

If you are looking for a hearty and flavorful stew then try this Moroccan chickpea and butternut squash stew. This stew originates from Morocco, a Mediterranean country known for its spices and cooking methods. Traditionally this stew is cooked in a tagine, a shallow...

Mediterranean Artichoke Salad

Have you tried artichokes before? Artichokes are a plant native to the Mediterranean region. They are a common ingredient in many Mediterranean recipes and are full of flavor and nutrition! I grew up eating stuffed artichoke hearts with meat and vegetables. I also...

Yogurt and Cucumber Sauce (Laban or Tzatziki)

Laban or Tzatziki sauce is a yogurt based sauce known in the Mediterranean cuisine, specifically in Southeast Europe and Middle East. It is often served as an appetizer or as a side dish with rice or meat. There are many variations of this yogurt sauce but they all...

Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Power Bowl

Dinner, Lunch, Recipes

Looking for a wholesome and delicious plant-based vegetarian lunch option? Add this Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Power Bowl to your menu! This recipe combines complex carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats for a complete and balanced meal full of Mediterranean...

Healthy Blueberry Walnut Baked Oatmeal Cups

Breakfast, Recipes

Are you looking for a quick, healthy and filling breakfast on the go? Then look no further: Blueberry Walnut Baked Oatmeal Cups are just the right breakfast (or even snack)! Baked Oatmeal Cups: Nutritious Breakfast On The Go Baked oatmeal cups are the perfect...

Cranberry Pistachio and Chocolate Cookies

Dessert, Recipes

How many of you love a good cookie? I know I do, especially when they are freshly baked served with a cup of tea or milk, the perfect combo any time of the day! I love traditional cookies, but I also like to tweak recipes when I can to make them slightly healthier....

Mediterranean Green Beans with Cilantro and Garlic

Appetizers and sides, Recipes

Looking for a quick side dish for dinner or holiday feast? Try these Mediterranean inspired green beans. This dish is a favorite in Middle Eastern kitchens (it’s called fasooliyeh bil zayt, which means green beans with olive oil). It is simple yet so flavorful from...

The 3 Tips you Need for a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving and Holidays

Intuitive and Mindful Eating

It’s Thanksgiving week, yay! This time of year can be very stressful as you prepare to host friends and family, plan out your Thanksgiving menu, and get ready for the holidays. Food is everywhere and likely on your mind. It can cause anxiety and stress seeing all the...

Roasted Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup

Appetizers and sides, Recipes

When I think of fall, two things come to my mind: squash and soup. It’s that time of year when it starts to get cooler and a hot bowl of soup seems to be the perfect add on to lunch or dinner. It’s also that time of year when fall harvest is at peak season in grocery...

Spinach and Apple Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

Appetizers and sides

It’s the fall season which means it’s the season for so many amazing fall harvest: apples, pumpkin, squash, and pomegranates! If you’ve had a pomegranate before you know how juicy, sweet, tart, and delicious pomegranates are during this time of year. The arils, which...

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