Do you live near one of those awesome farmers markets or international grocers that have about 15 different varieties of bok choy? Or 4 different types of squash? And let’s not even start…
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Fava beans are the Mother of all beans. In the UK they are know as “broad beans” because of their girth (presumably). And while they are growing in popularity in the West, there…
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Stuffed grape leaves are an age-old favorite in my house. Growing up in an Egyptian-Greek household, special occasions always called for stuffing some vegetable or leaf. Long, mean and green (and oh so…
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Tabbouli (also known as “Tabbouleh”) is a great Middle Eastern salad that is comprised mostly of fresh parsley, scallions, tomatoes, and lemon. Like hummus and tzatziki, it will be found on most…
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Spanokopita is a wonderful recipe that can be made year-round. It’s wholesome, filling, light and at the center of every family’s dinner table about once per week. Origin is Greek, with…
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Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Persians have cultivated and consumed this healthy and hearty vegetable for thousands of years. Today, beets are grown primarily in the winter and are served on a dinner table…
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I know, I know. What does living like a goddess have to do with the Super Bowl? Well, we girls of the Mediterranean love to host (and go to) parties. Since the…
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Hello my lovely fellow goddesses! Happy 2016! Has everyone binged, eaten, drank during their holidays and need to de-fluff a tad? In an effort to save both the environment and my waist,…
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Move over quinoa, now there’s something healthier. Meet the new-old grain that’s taking over the ancient grains movement. It’s called “freekeh” (also spelled freekah or frike). I have been eating freekeh since I was a…
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About Claudia, Blog, Cooking, Mediterranean DietTrying to get in your apple a day? Think like the French
We all know the saying of “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But some days it may be hard to squeeze in an extra piece of fruit or veg to…