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Green Beans with Sliced Almonds

Green Beans with Sliced Almonds

Print This Recipe June is peak season for green beans (also called French beans, string beans, and snap beans). They are rich in fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Whether you blanch them, sauté them, eat them raw, or even after thawing them from the freezer,...
Gluten-Free Crab Cakes

Gluten-Free Crab Cakes

Print This Recipe I have always liked crab cakes but have felt that the traditional use of breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs has ruined them by adding gluten and a large sugar load. In contrast, here is a lovely recipe, easy-to-make, delicious, and both gluten-free and...
Steamed Mussels with Parsley, Garlic, Celery & Ouzo

Steamed Mussels with Parsley, Garlic, Celery & Ouzo

Print This Recipe Mussels are at their peak in the winter and into early spring. Mussels are a good source of both omega-3 fats and zinc which help boost our immune function. I continue to see fresh mussels for sale in grocery stores, and if you do not see them fresh,...
Shrimp Saganaki (Shrimp with Tomato Sauce, Garlic, and Feta)

Shrimp Saganaki (Shrimp with Tomato Sauce, Garlic, and Feta)

Print This Recipe This easy-to-prepare meal has been one of my favorite items on Greek restaurant menus. You will also find Mussels Saganaki and Chicken Saganaki—simply swap the protein portion to modify the dish, although I have had chopped bell peppers added with...
Classic Gazpacho

Classic Gazpacho

Print This Recipe This dish from southern Spain is fantastic when tomatoes are in season, lush and flavorful, and on a hot day this chilled soup is so refreshing. If regular tomatoes aren’t bursting with flavor, then skip the medium tomatoes and use 8 cups of cherry...