Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Strawberry smoothie for a wonderful morning... or afternoon Smoothies are a delicious start to the morning, a yummy pick-me-up snack, or a healthy...

Perfect for dipping veggies into, slathering on a wrap, or tossing with warm, cooked pasta, homemade hummus is incredibly versatile. It takes just a few minutes to make and keeps very well in the fridge for several days. You can add all kinds of ingredients to change up the flavors, too. Some of our favorites include: extra garlic, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, and hot sauce to make buffalo hummus.

Easy, healthy, and full of great Tex-Mex flavor, this slow cooker tortilla soup recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. If you want to make this vegetarian, add an extra can of black beans instead of the chicken. This soup is a little spicy on account of the chilies.

Is homemade salad dressing healthy? If you love salads, you must try out this homemade salad dressing. It can be mixed up in just a few minutes.

Our lemon garlic dressing is the perfect complement to greens and veggies. It'll take your salads to the next level without much effort.

This vegan mint chocolate chip smoothie takes only a few minutes to put together, includes spinach or kale, and tastes amazingly close to a dairy-free milkshake. Pair it with some healthy protein, like a side of eggs or cottage cheese, for the perfect breakfast!

This snack is one that my kids often beg me to make. It’s a really fun snack to put together so I normally comply. Plus, I love this snack too, and it’s a great excuse to enjoy some apple nachos myself.

Even better, my eight-year-old is kitchen-confident enough to make this apple nacho recipe herself and frequently does. All three of my kiddos love putting on their own toppings. You see, this is not just a healthy snack: it’s a snack-tivity (like, a snack and an activity combined into one awesome afternoon)!

Enjoy this whole wheat ciabatta bread recipe from health advocate and writer, Brandy Pan. It's better than store-bought! Read more about her in the...

My dear friend Jody provided us with this balsamic vinaigrette recipe. She taught me to make my own salad dressings years ago, when I was still a c...

Break out your crock-pot or slow cooker. This Crockpot Oatmeal is worth it! The perfect breakfast Fresh chopped apples and steel-cut oats are coo...

This vegan whole wheat pancake recipe makes some of the fluffiest pancakes I’ve ever had, while still being healthy! We love breakfast-for-dinner i...

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole This healthy sweet potato casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! It’s sweetened only with crushed pineappl...

Are refried beans recipe fried twice If you look up a refried beans recipe, it will most likely call for you to fry the beans once, not twice. Read...