This olive-oil based recipe turns chimichurri into an aioli, a highly flavored, garlicky mayonnaise. It’s great as a veggie dip, a condiment, and even a dressing for cold pasta salad. Ingredients 1/4 cup best quality prepared mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves […]
This zesty take on cornbread makes a great accompaniment to so many meals—an egg-based breakfast, a lunch of hearty chili, or a gumbo dinner. Reheat any leftovers and top with red pepper jelly for a great snack. Along with the peppers, the cornmeal and white whole-wheat flour bring a little of the always-needed fiber. Ingredients […]
So much better than store-bought, this dip for chips and crudités also makes a great topping for baked potatoes. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 8 ounces baby spinach leaves, rinsed, patted dry, and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup cream cheese softened at room […]
In keeping with the convivial aspect of the Mediterranean diet, here’s a delicious recipe to make and share with loved ones. Ingredients 1 12-inch baguette, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch slices 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 halved, 2 minced 1 large bunch baby kale, or another […]
