Hi, I'm Helen. I share easy, nutritious, seasonal, flexitarian recipes, often with a British-Jewish twist. Expect a weekly dose of delicious dinner ideas, news and positivity!
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Taste the Mediterranean Magic β¨
Published over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hello my friend!
The weather here has been balmy - blue skies, sunshine, a light breeze... Perfect Summer weather! I always imagine this must be what's it's like to live in some Mediterranean paradise. My family has been eating dinner on the patio every evening, which feels very much like a holiday in our own back garden. Long may it continue!
Not content with having the best climate, those Mediterraneans also, apparently, have one of the best diets, too! The Mediterranean diet has long been hailed for its many potential benefits, including heart health and overall well-being. It places the emphasis on fresh, plant-based foods, whole grains, pulses, and healthy fats like olive oil. Fish, poultry, and dairy products are eaten in moderation.
This is the kind of 'healthy eating' I can really get behind! Bright colourful veggie dishes, good olive oil soaked up with tasty wholegrain sourdough bread, humous, ripe fruits... and all washed down with a glass of wine! π· L'chaim!
So, while the weather is giving Mediterranean vibes, what better time to embrace the Mediterranean diet?! Below are some of my favourite recipes that herald from the region, or are inspired by this way of eating. I hope you'll enjoy them too!
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Deliciously Healthy Mediterranean recipes
It's the perfect time of year to embrace the Mediterranean way of eating. Delicious foods that boost your health and wellbeing - what's not to love?! π₯°
βMediterranean vegetable tianβ A traditional Provencal baked dish of aubergines (eggplant), courgettes (zucchini), onions and tomatoes with garlic and herbs.
βPomegranate and freekeh salad with herbsβ With pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs and a zingy dressing, this tasty wholegrain salad is a super Summer side dish.
βBaked fish with rainbow peppers and hawaijβ Succulent baked fish and sweet, juicy peppers combine in this easy family meal. Seasoned with hawaij l'marak spice blend for layers of flavour.
βGreek butterbean stewβ A traditional vegan delicacy that's packed with nutrition and has an amazing flavour. It's sure to become a family favourite!
βCaponata alla Giudiaβ Succulent aubergines (eggplant) in a sweet-and-sour tomato sauce make a gorgeous salad with a surprising Jewish history.
βPepperonata - Italian sweet pepper stewβ A simple, tasty dish of sweet red and yellow peppers cooked with onions, tomatoes and basil. Easy, delicious and versatile!
βGreek potatoes with lemon and garlicβ Golden and garlicky, these potatoes are a fresh and fabulous taste of the Mediterranean, and so easy to make!
βSalmon with sun-dried tomatoesβ Juicy baked salmon fillets topped with a vibrant and tasty sun-dried tomato topping. A simple and flavoursome dinner!
Today (Thursday), is Rosh Chodesh Tammuz - the start of the new Hebrew month. It usually falls around the time of the Summer solstice, which was last week. Which means that this is the latest that Shabbat gets - from next week, it starts to get earlier again. We are truly in the 'height' of Summer! So let's enjoy it!
Here's wishing you a wonderful Summery Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom - Good Shabbos! - to everyone. May Shabbat and the week ahead bring us only good news, peace, and many blessings.
With love, Helen x.
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