Mediterranean recipes from the Longstreth kitchen — the olive oil, vegetables, seafood, and whole grains Jason eats every day, cooked so the whole family still wants to eat them. The full story and the pantry staples live together in The Terrace.
Four Ingredients, Free Willy 2, and a Loaf Jason Looks Forward To Every Week This whole wheat sourdough bread is the loaf I bake about once a week so Jason has a wholesome whole grain option for his Mediterranean diet — and somehow, in the process, I ended up with a sourdough starter named Free…
Fish Tacos Put Me in a Better Mood Every Single Time Fish tacos have been on my regular rotation for years, but my friend Berenice’s lime crema recipe completely changed the game. Crispy fish, crunchy coleslaw, tangy pickled onions, and this bright citrusy crema drizzled over the top — fish tacos are one of those…
I Got Tired of Making Potatoes the Same Way — So Now I Make These Garlic and herb smashed potatoes are the side dish that ruined every other potato for me. Baby gold potatoes get boiled until fork-tender, smashed flat on a foil-lined sheet pan, and brushed with melted butter, minced garlic, crushed rosemary, salt,…
Two Side Dishes. One Plate. Dinner Looks Like You Tried. Baked potatoes and roasted asparagus are the two lowest-effort side dishes I rotate through every single week, and together they turn a piece of grilled chicken into a dinner that looks like you tried way harder than you did. The whole production is about 15…
Tastes Fancy. Ridiculously Easy. Mediterranean Diet Approved. This maple balsamic grilled chicken tastes fancy but is ridiculously easy — and yes, it is Mediterranean diet approved. The marinade is six ingredients you almost certainly already have: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, real maple syrup, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. The chicken sits in it for at…
I Know “Healthy Meatloaf” Sounds Suspicious — But Hear Me Out This Mediterranean turkey meatloaf is the recipe that won my husband over when he started eating Mediterranean and could not give up his all-time favorite dinner. We swap ground turkey for the beef, use quick oats instead of breadcrumbs, and end up with a…
If Stuffed Shells Look Hard, Let This Be Your Sign If you’ve never made spinach stuffed shells because they look intimidating, let this be your sign — they are no harder than a lasagna, and the payoff is double the comfort food. Jumbo shells get filled with a creamy ricotta-spinach-cheese mixture, nestled into a 9×13…
Easier Than Making a Salad. Seriously. These roasted green beans and carrots are the no-fuss sheet pan side I make when I want something other than a salad with our pasta — and honestly, they take even less effort. No chopping a head of lettuce, no whisking a dressing, no worrying about whether the cucumbers…
Healthy Food That Actually Tastes Like More This Mediterranean turkey bowl is what I make when I want to eat healthy without feeling like I’m on a diet. My husband Jason is on the Mediterranean diet, and I’ve been learning how to cook things that are good for him — but that the whole family…
The Best Mistake I Ever Made in the Kitchen This lemon garlic chicken pasta is one of those 30-minute meals that looks way fancier than it is — bite-size chicken breast, frozen garlic, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and a generous handful of shredded Parmesan. Quick, light, and absolutely a winner for feeding…
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