Author: chefalice

Did you ever wonder why Mediterranean cuisine features so much cod when there is not a cod to be found between Gibraltar and the coast of Lebanon? Intrepid sailors in the late Middle Ages found the seemingly endless supply of cod off the coast of North America, and it became a staple of Mediterranean cuisine. Usually it is used in its dried, salted form, but I found that gently poaching cod in fresh olive oil and serving it with a stew of tomatoes and peppers produces a fish with delicate textures and a less salty, “fishy” flavor. Don’t be concerned…

This beautiful salad is full of healthy ingredients, giving you masses of heart-friendly monounsaturated fats and a huge boost of fibre.

Moussaka is a Middle Eastern dish with many variations. Some versions use potato, but for ketogenic diets, eggplant is a better choice since it is low in carbohydrate. The topping has been reworked using a combination of two cheeses and cream. Together, the flavors in this dish create a rich and satisfying meal.

This full-flavored stew is teeming with zesty Italian sausage, robust kielbasa, sturdy vegetables, and lively seasonings.

These zesty, juicy patties prove that healthy can be irresistibly tasty!

Adding canned pumpkin and spices to these waffles gives them a wonderfully autumnal taste. Particularly low in calories, pumpkin is also rich in fiber, minerals, and vitamins.