This Mediterranean orzo salad is possibly the best pasta salad I have ever tasted. It’s filled with flavors, super easy to make, and done in under 30 minutes. Serve it as a starter or even as a main course. As it certainly has enough protein. To make this recipe, I used orzo. Which is a…
Rigatoni Campagnolo, better yet, Rigatoni alla Campagnola, or country-style rigatoni, is a so-called Italian dish that has a very old origin in Italy. But it has changed so much over the years, with a deep influence from the United States. As with many other Italian dishes, rigatoni campagnolo must have been brought to America by…
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This bright green syrup tastes just like pistachios, with a bright green color and bold, nutty flavor that’s perfect in caffeinated beverages, cocktails and mocktails, or drizzled over ice cream, waffles or pancakes. Most pistachio syrup recipes out there call for simply steeping pistachios in a sugar syrup, but that just gives you a faintly…
Ever since my friend Lupita taught me how to make macarons several years ago, I’ve been in love with the process and results. Despite their finicky reputation, they are actually easy to make, Really! Recently, I made these oh-so-yummy Mexican chocolate macaronsand these simple macarons are the ones that started it all for me. This…
Playing off of the malted “eggs” chocolates at Easter, this trifle has malted flavor in every layer – brownies, pudding, and cream. This dessert feeds a crowd and is so festive topped with a chocolate bunny or more malted eggs. PREP TIME: 1 hour BAKE TIME: 30 minutes YIELD: 18-22 servings [Note: for even easier…
Loubieh bi?, which means green beans with olive oil, is one of the most popular traditional Lebanese homemade recipes. This vegan dish is delicious and nutritious. It is rich in iron, antioxidants, and vitamins, and is a great source of fiber. It’s also extremely easy to make in about 30 minutes with only one pot….
These crispy white bean & zucchini fritters truly showcase how incredible zucchini is. They’re filled with flavors, super easy to make, and done in about 30 minutes. Serve them as a tapas appetizer or even as a main course. Next to some roasted potatoes and a garden salad. I served these fritters next to a…
Elena Paravantes, MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the U.S. Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). She is an expert on the Mediterranean Diet. She has been active as a clinician, consultant, author and lecturer for 20 years, both in the U.S. and Greece. An expert on the Greek Mediterranean Diet, her interviews and…
Let us talk about beef kafta! Most Lebanese people love it and totally agree it tastes delicious. Over the centuries they’ve certainly mastered various ways of preparing it as well. You can find kafta grilled and fried and you can also find kafta served with vegetables, tomato sauce, and rice. People also get creative with…
