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Would you like some Yellow Rice with that
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
05/25/11 12:54
As you know, I am still out of town in DC. I wanted to share some of my older, first posts. This is one of my favorites…..YELLOW RICE When I make a stew, I ALWAYS make “yellow” basmati rice as the side. My husband does not understand why I always make this...
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Spicy Yogurt Dip “Labneh with walnuts and more”
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
06/01/11 12:00
Labneh is a type of yogurt that is thick and concentrated. All of the excess liquid is strained to obtain this texture. Traditionally it is eaten plain, but there are many variations of labneh. The one below has a spicy and nutty feel. Labneh can be substituted...
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Jerusalem Salad Recipe—Tomato Salad
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
05/20/11 04:41
Looking for a healthy alternative to the traditional Western salad??? This is one of my all time favorite salads and YES I had it in Jerusalem Unlike many western salads, traditional Mediterranean salad does not have lettuce. But, if you absolutely love...
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“Maklooba”: Upside-Down Mediterranean Chicken, Veggies, Pinenuts and Rice
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
04/27/11 16:15
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets 1 medium onion, sliced 1 large potato, sliced 1 lb chicken (you can use any parts of the chicken, beef or lamb) 1 1/2 cups basmati rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 chicken bouillon...
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Spinach Pie or Spinach Borek
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
07/12/11 14:04
Borek is a baked or fried filled pastry. It can be filled with cheese, meat or veggies. For this recipe, I use spinach; it is delicious. It originates from Modern Day Turkey. Borek roll is usually prepared in a large pan and cut into portions after baking...
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Fattoush Salad Recipe….Salad with Pita Bread Croutons
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
06/14/11 17:18
Fattoush is a very common Mediterranean salad made with fresh toasted, baked or fried pita chips, romaine lettuce and “tons” of vegetables. The vegetables in this salad are cut into relatively larger pieces compared to other traditional salad which has...
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Friday Feast: Rice with Noodles “Riz bi Sh’arieh”
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
04/08/11 18:05
Rice with noodles or “RIZ BI SH’ARIEH” is my husband’s absolute favorite type of rice. It is great as a side dish. It can be served with your favorite stew or soup; it can even be served on its own with a great salad. When I first met Will, I had difficulty...
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Friday Feast: Homemade Pita Bread
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
03/18/11 15:52
As promised here is a recipe for homemade pita bread. If you want it to stay fresh just place it in a plastic bag after baking and freeze it. It should last about 1 month that way. Just take a piece out of the freezer and warm it up when you would like...
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Mujadara….Lentil, Rice and Camelized Onion Pilaf….Great for Vegetarians or Vegans; Gluten Free. Healthy Mediterranean
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
01/31/11 15:21
Mujadarah Recipe Serves 4 Vegetarian, vegan (if you use oil or margarine instead of butter), and gluten free Ingredients 6 medium yellow onions, sliced thin (yellow onions are healthier than white) 2 tablespoons of olive oil (can also use butter) 2 tablespoons...
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Healthy Mediterranean Pita Pizza
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
11/10/11 23:51
I was asked by a national organization to begin to write recipes for people with diabetes. I am very honored to do so and have decided my very first recipe will be Healthy Mediterranean Pita Pizza. This meal is so yummy and anyone and everyone will love...
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Egyptian Fava Bean Dip “Foul Madamas”
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
05/31/11 16:00
I have blogged a fava bean dip recipe in the past…but I have recently discovered Egyptian Fava Bean Dip (courtesy of my husband) and LOVE it. It is similar to the original recipe…only better Fava beans are a staple food in Egypt and are eaten by all Egyptians....
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Tabouli: Healthy Salad, Healthy Life
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
05/03/11 14:45
Today I am eating Tabouli for lunch. I made it this morning and wanted to share the recipe. Tabouli is very healthy since it contains some of the foods we should try and eat every week to stay “heart healthy”. The main ingredients are olive oil, tomatoes...
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Mediterranean Stuffed Walnut Easter Cookie – Ma’amoul
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
04/23/11 14:15
Ma’amoul is another holiday treat! It is a VERY tasty shortbread pastry that is filled with walnuts, dates, almonds, pistachios or other fillings. I used walnuts because that is my favorite These cookies are most popular in Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria,...
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Baba Ghanoush: Fresh Smoked, Baked Eggplant Dip
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
04/20/11 16:19
Have you ever watched the movie Wedding Crashers??? Numerous times throughout the movie John calls Jeremy “Baba Ghannoush” …. There was no rhyme or reason for it, but he did it. Well what is this dish?? It is fresh, smoked, baked eggplant dip Yummy!! Baba...
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Tuesday Toast with Gourmet Gab: Apple Cinnamon Toast
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
04/12/11 15:37
Today’s Tuesday Toast is with Gourmet Gab or Gabriela. Her blog site is http://gourmetgab.wordpress.com/. She is a journalism student at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School and aspires to be on the Food Network someday. She is passionate about...
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Tuesday Toast with Meatless Mediterranean: Eggplant, Tomato & Chickpea Stew
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
03/22/11 12:52
Today’s guest blogger: Mary Shaw. http://meatlessmediterranean.blogspot.com Mary is a blogger who specializes in Vegetarian or Meatless Mediterranean Meals. She is a writer and vegetarian gourmet cook with great recipes for healthy meals. Please check...
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Muhammara or Fire Roasted Red Pepper Dip
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
02/29/12 20:14
Muhammara is a popular Mediterranean dip that originates from Aleppo, Syria and is eaten by people all over the Mediterranean region. Muhammara means “reddened” in Arabic. The main ingredients are fresh red peppers, walnuts and breadcrumbs. The walnuts...
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Seven Spice Recipe
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
07/09/11 13:59
“Seven Spice” is a tasty must-have used in Mediterranean cooking. It is great on meats (lamb, beef, steaks, burgers, chicken ). It is also tasty on veggies. Seven spice has a very exotic flavor that is sure to excite all of your taste buds. I have listed...
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Yummy Cole Slaw Recipe
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
06/29/11 13:42
With plans for a big July 4th party, I have started pulling out many of my recipes for the event. I am going to start with Cole Slaw which is definitely one of my favorites. Ingredients 1 head [...]
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Baked Garlic Flavored Fattoush Salad Pita Chips
By Mediterranean Healthy Meals
06/13/11 15:38
Pita chips are baked from pita bread. They can be seasoned in a variety of ways. They are crunchier and thicker than a traditional potato chip, and they are also HEALTHIER This recipe is for fattoush salad pita chips. There are many ways to make other pita...
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