I can FINALLY say that I have mastered the art of making these succulent Sicilian Swordfish Rolls and there IS a reason I call it sexy fish. The first time I had Sicilian Swordfish was on a visit to Ortigia. A small island, Ortigia is the historical center of the metropolitan city Siracusa on the east coast of Sicily. If you ever have the opportunity to travel to Sicily, make sure Ortigia is on your list of “must visits”. While you are there, make sure to enjoy the Involtini di Pesce Spada Sicilian (Sicilian Swordfish Rolls). Sicilian Swordfish that we made with Fiora in Ortigia. Ingredie ..read more

I love to make this Olive Oil Molasses Cookie Recipe in the colder months. It is the perfect Mediterranean Diet cookie. My Sweetheart, Mark, does not feel it is Christmas without a Christmas cookie. Now that we are on the Mediterranean Diet, we no longer care for the overly sugary-sprinkled-saturated-fat-filled cookies from our past. Spicy, nutty, and slightly sweet, this Olive Oil Molasses Cookie recipe is the perfect treat to enjoy when you want something sweet with good-for-you attributes. This cookie recipe uses einkorn flour but it can be substituted for regular wheat flour. The Ingredien ..read more

While the Mediterranean Diet is not a low carbohydrate regime, this Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Patagonian Scallops hits the mark for low carbohydrate. Fresh baby spinach and creamy goat cheese pull this casserole together. The most difficult part of the recipe is to prepare the spaghetti squash (hint – it is not difficult to prepare spaghetti squash). With just a little planning, this is one of my easiest recipes. The inspiration for this casserole is a seafood pasta-bake. I love baked pastas – manicotti, ravioli, lasagne. Sometimes, I want the yumminess of a delicious pasta bake with bu ..read more

Fruit and nut dark chocolate clusters are so easy to make, I almost forgot to post about them. A vegan candy dessert with super simple ingredients. This dessert takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, and then the refrigerator does the rest of the work. Crunchy heart healthy nuts, semi-sweet chocolate and dried fruit are all you need to make these fruit and nut dark chocolate clusters. On the Mediterranean Diet, desserts are once-in-awhile treats for special occasions. If you are fortunate to have many people you love and events to celebrate the special occasions may be plentiful. I try to thin ..read more

I love a fresh fruit tart and this vegan lemon custard is the perfect complement to whatever fruit is fresh this season. This dessert captures the best principles of a dessert on the Mediterranean Diet and is delicious. The crust of the tart is flavorful with hints of maple and cinnamon. The hint of cinnamon and salt in the crust brings out the sweetness of the apricot-glazed fruit adorning the tart. The custard is creamy vanilla with just a hint of lemon. Desserts are at the top of the Mediterranean Diet Food pyramid. Foods at the top of the pyramid are meant to be enjoyed but less freq ..read more

How to enjoy eggs on the Mediterranean Diet. People new to the Mediterranean Diet often ask, “Can I have eggs on the Mediterranean Diet?” The simple answer is yes, but there is more to know. This article will share how often you can eat eggs, when you can eat them. Most importantly you will have 10 recipes to best incorporate eggs on the Mediterranean Diet. Oldways is the expert on the very popular Mediterranean Diet and once again, the Mediterranean Diet is ranked #1 for the healthiest diet. What is wonderful about the Mediterranean Diet is that it is a diet of abundance not denial. The Medit ..read more

Yes, eggs are allowed on the Mediterranean Diet, especially this Turkish Style Egg Scramble in Tomatoes, it is known in the Republic of Türkiye (Turkey) as Mememen. Mememen is a simple dish with onions, tomatoes and green peppers. It can be as spicy as you like. While eggs are on the top of the food pyramid, enjoying them with metabolism boosting spices and vegetables, makes them a perfect choice. The Olive Sunshine recipe is unique, and it it is super simple. Olive Sunshine makes it even simpler with a few short cuts that does not sacrifice on health or taste! Ingredients for Spicy Egg Scramb ..read more

I woke up this morning and felt a tinge of disappointment when I thought about lunch and realized I would not be having Sweet Potato Kale Bowl with Maple Tahini. My job as an administrator in a K12 system is not without challenges and yesterday this kale vegan buddha bowl picked up my spirit. Eating this delightfully sweet, savory, hint of nuttiness, protein-packed, vegan buddha bowl is a mood lifter. A few Olive Sunshine readers are asking for quick and easy recipes. I love a good hearty salad bowl for just that reason. Prepare a few delicious ingredients and toss them into a bowl and you ha ..read more

Breakfast Salmon Wellington with Puff Pastry is a mouthful, and I am all about it. If you don’t know about Salmon Wellington, or Salmon en Croute, it is a savory salmon pie. Adding egg and goat cheese pulls this delicious meal into the breakfast catorgory (but it would be amazing for lunch or dinner). While this meal may sound challenging to make, it is not. We simplify making this dish, first, by using puff pastry sheets from your local grocer. Another helpful shortcut, instead of worrying about preparing the salmon we use Nova salmon. It is easy to quickly scramble up a couple of eggs, add s ..read more

There were several failed test recipes before I finally found a delicious winner with this Mandarin Orange Olive Oil Cake with Maple. I love cake. I mean who doesn’t love cake – right? Since being on the Mediterranean Diet, cake does not always love me. The only desserts that love me back are built on principles of the Mediterranean Diet. What that means is a cake made with wholesome ingredients, like whole grains, made with natural sugars, like applesauce and maple syrup, and of course olive oil. The Mandarin Orange Olive Oil Cake with Maple Syrup is the perfect cake on the Mediterranean Diet ..read more