“A tavola non si invecchia mai” “At the tableone never ages.”—Italian Proverb Sometimes, in the West, fish and seafood get a bad rap.Many people associate
While this cake is definitely not diet material, I decided to include it in this chapter for two reasons. First, it shows olive oil’s versatility,
When eaten 15 minutes before a meal, olives and almonds have been proven to slow digestion and help the body to absorb more nutrients in
Olives are the ingredient most commonly associatedwith the Mediterranean diet—and for good reason!There are more than 750 million olive trees in theregion, comprising 95 percent
This salad combines protein-packed lentils with sweet and tart pomegranate seeds and crunchy mixed greens for a sweet and savory combination that tastes as good
While spaghetti squash is hardly a grain, its tender strands do resemble golden noodles. Dressing it like pasta enhances its naturally sweet taste and transforms
When organic vegetables are ripe and in season, orcooked to perfection—with their natural sugars coaxedout of them and combined with other savory ingredi-ents—eating healthfully becomes
This dessert is so elegant and delicious that no one will even realize that it’s good for them! Pears are a great source of dietary
When I think of my time spent in various places inthe Mediterranean, fruit is one of the first things thatcomes to mind. It is such
This easy bread, often made with barley, has a soft, moist crumb. It is a Moroccan recipe, and it’s a great bread for any meal.