Middle Eastern food is part of the Mediterranean diet which is considered to be healthier than any other lifestyle food, because of its use of olive oil, vegetables, fruits and only a small amount of [...]
Who doesn’t like potatoes? I always liked them, but it took me a while to realize how good they really are for you. Although, it may seem like just a starchy item without any nutrients, [...]
For people who live in Italy, Bruschetta is a must! For people of Italian descent, Bruschetta is a regular part of their menu. Even if you’re not Italian or don’t know anything about Italian culture–Bruschetta [...]
I really enjoy traveling around the Mediterranean region through my cooking. Food is an international language, and all countries in this area always have a delicious and nutritious dish to match each particular country and [...]
I had the chance to check out a book from the library called Mediterranean The Beautiful Cookbook. Just by looking at the book cover you’ll fall in love with the Mediterranean. Seeing all of those [...]
Couscous is a round hard grain made of semolina wheat. It has been used as a food staple and eaten since the Berber civilization in North Africa. Berbers were indigenous people living west of Egypt [...]
This delicious Turkey relish is called Muhammara. It can be served as a dip with bread, or it can accompany a salad. This relish or dip are part of the little dishes of the eastern [...]
I received the book “101 Foods That Could Save Your Life”as a Christmas present. This book is always on my night table, and I always use it as a reference. It’s amazing how many foods [...]
Farinata With the introduction of hummus from the Middle East, chickpea and chickpea flour are receiving a positive reception lately. This legume is consumed as flour with whole grain milling before dehulling in the Mediterranean [...]
Caldo Verde is a type of soup which originated in northern Portugal and is considered a traditional national dish during holidays. It’s usually made using the famous “chorizo” (spicy and chewy smoked sausage). As a vegetarian, I avoid that. I could add a veggie sausage, but that’s usually loaded with sodium.
Risotto is a traditional Italian rice dish cooked with broth and flavored with Parmesan cheese and other ingredients. Risotto means little rice, and it’s one of the common ways of cooking rice in Italy. Rice [...]
The Ratatouille movie? No, this is the dish featured in it! Ratatouille is a typical dish from Provence, France. Thanks to the internet I was able to find the real meaning of the dish’s name: [...]
I enjoy watching the Jose Andres – Made in Spain program on TV. He introduced small plates called “tapas” in the USA. Tapas are small appetizers from the Mediterranean diet. They are called tapas because [...]
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