🥗 Recipe: Zucchini and Carrot Egg Cakes Servings: 4 (makes approx. 8–10 cakes) | Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 10 mins Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (grated) 2 large carrots (peeled and grated) 3 large eggs (beaten) 1/4 cup scallions (finely sliced) 1/2 cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour/breadcrumbs for non-GF) 1/2 tsp garlic … Read more
## Homemade Pickled Beets Servings: 4–6 (Makes about 2 pint jars) Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 30–45 mins | Total time: 1 hour (plus chilling) ### Ingredients Beets: 2 lbs fresh beets (medium-sized work best) Vinegar: 1 cup apple cider vinegar (5% acidity) Water: 1 cup Sweetener: ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to … Read more
🍫 Recipe: The 2-Minute Molten Lava Mug Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 1 minute Servings: 1 large mug (or 2 small ramekins) Ingredients 4 tbsp All-purpose flour 3 tbsp Granulated sugar (or coconut sugar) 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp Baking powder 1 pinch Salt 3 tbsp Whole milk (or oat milk) 2 … Read more
🎄 Christmas Peanut Butter Balls Servings: Makes approximately 36-40 balls Prep Time: 30 mins | Chill Time: 1 hour | Difficulty: Easy Description A nostalgic holiday favorite, these bites combine the salty-sweet richness of creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar with a crisp chocolate shell. Unlike truffles, these have a slightly firm, fudge-like texture that … Read more
Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Dietary: Low-carb, Keto-friendly, Gluten-free Ingredients 4-6 Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approx. 1.5 lbs) 1 can (14 oz) Artichoke hearts, drained and halved 1/2 cup Castelvetrano or Kalamata olives, pitted 1 small Red onion, sliced into wedges 3 cloves Garlic, … Read more
Pineapple Cucumber Salad A crisp, sweet-savory salad with pineapple, cucumber, and a light citrus dressing—great as a side dish, palate cleanser, or summer salad. Servings 2–3 servings Prep Time 10 minutes Chill Time 10–15 minutes (optional but recommended) Ingredients 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced 1 large cucumber, sliced (or halved & sliced) ¼ red onion, … Read more
Fettuccine Bolognese Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 3 hours (low and slow is key!) Servings: 6 people Ingredients The Meat: 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 for flavor), ½ lb Ground Pork. The Soffritto: 1 large onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks (all finely minced). The Liquids: 1 cup dry white wine (or red), 1 … Read more
Core Mediterranean Principles To succeed with this plan, keep these four “Golden Rules” in mind: Plant-Forward: Make vegetables, fruits, and legumes the star of every plate. Healthy Fats: Replace butter with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Whole Grains: Swap white bread/pasta for farro, quinoa, or whole-wheat versions. Social Dining: Eat mindfully and, whenever possible, share … Read more