Year: 2015

  It’s men’s health month and we all have heard of the health benefits of eating salmon. Try this easy salmon patty recipe especially on a night when you need a quick meal. You’ll Need 16 ounces canned salmon 1 small onion, finely chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely...

It’s men’s health month and making herbs a regular part of the diet is a super idea as many are a great source of antioxidants. Yields approximately 1 ½ cups You’ll Need 1 cup packed basil leaves ½ cup toasted walnuts 1 garlic clove ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 1/3 cup olive...

It’s men’s health month and cooked tomatoes are a beneficial food to have incorporated into the diet. You’ll Need 4 chicken breast halves 4 cups chopped tomatoes 1 small onion chopped 2 Tablespoons tomato paste ½ red pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon...

This month is men’s health month. Get your nutrients from whole foods first! You’ll Need 2 ¼ cups canned low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 ½ teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning 1 cup white rice 4 ounces kale (about ½ large bunch), stems and ribs removed, leaves coarsely...

This month we care for men’s health. Eating a diet in which the building blocks are vegetables is a great way to do just that. A diet rich in veggies may help to prevent a variety of cancers. You’ll Need 3 vine tomatoes cut into chunks 1 medium red onion, sliced...

This is the perfect dish to prepare with eggplants that are almost out of the door. Grilling the eggplant really takes this dish to the next level. You’ll Need 1 Large eggplant 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon, salt ¼ cup Tahini, sesame seed paste 2 Tablespoons water ¼...

You can go out for mussels or you can have the mussel feast at your own home. Throw a mussel dinner party! They are so easy to make and create a very elegant meal. Enjoy this meal with a nice piece of crusty baguette and a glass of white...

  These potatoes complement many Mediterranean meals.  The olive oil works wonderfully with the lemon juice. You’ll Need 6 medium potatoes ½ cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through...

Try this Mediterranean inspired recipe. It is simple to throw together, has incredible flavor, and makes a bunch. The good news is that it’s just as good reheated. Stir in a touch of milk and warm it up for leftovers.   2/3 cup vodka   ·         1 real good pinch...

It’s Mediterranean month. This lasagna could get the trump card. The use of spicy Italian sausage and red wine takes this lasagna to the next level. For the Sauce You’ll Need: ·         1 pound spicy Italian sausage ·         1 onion, chopped   ·         4 garlic cloves, minced   ·        ...

The herbs in this roasted chicken make all the difference! Herbs are a simple way to make a dish pop and to enhance the nutrition.  You’ll Need 1 four pound roasting chicken 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crush ½ teaspoon ground sage ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt...