Explore the benefits of the Mediterranean diet with delicious recipes, nutrition tips, and lifestyle advice - Irini Savva
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Sweeten up your summer fruit and cheese plate with this vibrant trio of melon and baby mozzarella, or ciliegine, salad.
When you’re looking for flavourful, effortless plant based comfort food you can’t go wrong with this Mediterranean style artichoke and pea stew.
Bring some sunshine onto your plates with this go-to summer salad from Greece. Flavourful caper berries and caper leaves boost the juicy sweetness of fresh seasonal tomatoes.
Elevate your hummus with this contemporary hummus recipe using white chocolate tahini—a delicious blend of unsweetened white chocolate, tahini and a hint of honey.
Spicy red pepper dips are ever popular on a Greek table. This version is made using jarred roasted red pepper dip, creamy goats cheese and fresh local chilli for an extra bite!
Imagine being transported to the Mediterranean and nibbling on a mezze platter under the shade of a vibrant pink bougainvillea. If you can’t make it there this year, you could make your own with this homemade beetroot hummus.
These avocado based mocha cups are a creamy, chocolate mousse type dessert with a hint of coffee and sweetened with local date syrup.
Boost the nutrient content of your usual hummus recipe with added raw carrots.
Upgrade your regular beans on toast with this healthier Mediterranean style herby butter beans on garlicky rye toast.
As barbeque season approaches, mix up your usual grilled recipes with these quick and tasty marinated Greek shrimp kebabs.
A much-loved tangy, creamy dip that pairs well with a wide array of grilled foods, Mediterranean meze platters or just a simple snack with veggie sticks and pita bread for kids and picky eaters
There are a few flavours in my kitchen that evoke a flurry of memories—lemons, oranges and the sweet aromas of rose and vanilla. Rose in particular is one of my favourite nostalgic smells and is used regularly in Greek and Mediterranean desserts.
Nourish bowls, also known as Buddha bowls, are a healthy mix of macronutrients divided into vegetables or fruits, carbohydrates and protein, usually topped with a dressing or sauce. The ingredients for nourish bowls may vary according to season and feature a variety of whole food plant-based ingredients. They are ideal for light lunches or dinners or for make ahead meal prep recipes.
Eating simple foods with a few inexpensive ingredients will help keep you on track with your healthy eating goals. This Mediterranean black eye bean and spinach bowl is a perfect example. Beans are high in plant protein and fiber, black eye beans in particular are one of the easiest beans to cook because you don’t need to soak them overnight.
High in fiber and protein, quinoa is often served as part of a healthy meal. This gluten-free seed is used to replace carbs for those who are trying to lose weight or maintain a balanced diet. As with all health foods, it needs to be seasoned well and not overcooked.
