Lemony vegetable soup with chickpeas, vermicelli, and warm spices like turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne. Bright lemon juice and fresh mint finish this hearty vegan bowl.
Greek-style stuffed tomatoes filled with herbed rice, pine nuts, currants, sunflower seeds, and fresh mint, baked until the skins just begin to split. A light, vegetarian Mediterranean side for four.
Fresh fig halves stuffed with semisweet chocolate chips, chopped fresh mint, and toasted almonds, then baked until warm and melty. An elegant 4-ingredient bite for fig season.
This is a very colorful and tasty arrangement of marinated and then skewered and grilled vegetables and fish. The marinade, called chermoulla, is a blend of fragrant seasonings, oil, and lemon juice. In this version I've suggested my favorite vegetables for kebabs. You should choose your own favorites; some other good choices are eggplants, mushrooms, and onions.
Lobster smoked over black lychee tea, brown sugar, and rice, then wrapped in rice paper with ripe mango, jicama, fresh herbs, and bean thread noodles. A spicy mango-sambal dipping sauce ties it all together.
Thin-pounded beef chuck marinated in lime, ginger, and chile, broiled with charred green beans and carrots, wrapped in tortillas with mint, lettuce, and peanut sauce. Thai meets Tex-Mex.
Grilled chicken breast sandwiches stacked with Swiss cheese, baked ham, and a fresh peach-mint salsa. Served on toasted buns with savory grilled peaches on the side.
Three-bean salad with steamed French beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas in a tangy yogurt-mustard dressing. Add tuna or grilled bacon for a heartier meal.
Fat-free marinated butternut squash with balsamic vinegar and fresh mint. Briefly sauteed to stay firm, then chilled for a bright, tangy vegetarian side dish.
If you want to pick a healthy recipe, this one will satisfy you!
Greek-style chicken gyros pizza on a crisp crust with minted sour cream sauce, Monterey Jack, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, and crumbled feta. A bright, Mediterranean spin on pizza night.
Greek-style chicken gyros pizza on a crisp crust with minted sour cream sauce, Monterey Jack, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, and crumbled feta. A bright, Mediterranean spin on pizza night.
Seasonal fresh fruit drizzled with a creamy orange-honey yogurt sauce made with orange zest, fresh juice, honey, and vanilla. Diabetic-friendly, endlessly adaptable, and ready in minutes. A light dessert for any time of year.
Cucumber tea sandwiches with homemade mint mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. A 20-minute no-cook appetizer that yields 32 dainty bites for your next gathering.
Crisp mixed greens meet crunchy vegetables in a creamy sesame-peanut dressing spiked with lime and ginger. Roasted peanuts add texture while brown rice syrup brings subtle sweetness to balance the tangy, garlicky Asian-inspired flavors.