Pasta and starches generally are part of the Mediterranean diet, that does not mean jumbo servings of pasta with creamy sauces, but pasta with mainly vegetable based sauces. Everyone can enjoy a moderate amount of pasta and still maintain their weight or blood sugar levels. However, the reality is that we are eating too many...| OliveTomato.com
These type of pies are called patsavouro-pites. Patsavoura means rag in Greek. Doesn’t sound too appetizing, I know, which is the reason I had never made this before. The other day though, I saw someone making this, and it was so good and nothing like I imagined. So, I went ahead and made my own...| OliveTomato.com
A delicious and hearty salad made with beets, tangerines, greens, and walnuts. Crispy, filling and flavorful with the addition of the tangy crumbled feta and the citrus vinaigrette. Beets are loved in the Mediterranean. We not only eat the beet bulb but also the greens, warm and drizzled with olive oil. One of my favorite...| OliveTomato.com
Orzo is called kritharaki or manestra in Greek and we use it quite often, especially as an accompaniment with meat. The traditional Greek way is to cook it along with the meat in the oven or in a pot. This recipe basically takes the risotto technique and applies to orzo. Orzo is more forgiving than rice,...| OliveTomato.com
The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners This is the only guide you’ll need to get started on the authentic Mediterranean diet! The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners is packed with everything you need to know about the Mediterranean Diet: guidance, menu plans, lifestyle advice, cooking tips, a comprehensive food list and 100 delicious recipes! And...| OliveTomato.com
