Tag: extra virgin olive oil
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Za’atar Chicken with Crispy Flatbread
‘Tis the season for entertaining, and I have a MIND Diet appetizer for you. It tastes delicious and a little fancy but it’s easy to throw together. You can even make it ahead of time. Za’atar Chicken with Crispy Flatbread might be the holy grail of healthy holiday hors d’oeuvres. Heck, it’s even got the…
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Roasted Veggie Bowls with Farro and Hummus
Grain bowls have exploded in popularity in the last few years, and here is my humble take on one. Boasting fall and winter flavors, Roasted Veggie Bowls with Farro and Hummus are a colorful and delicious way to get a ton of meatless, brain-boosting nutrition onto your dinner table. We’ll use some wonderful convenience products…
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Cod with Chermoula and Whole Wheat Couscous
I’m excited to share this recipe today – it’s one of my favorite ways to eat brain-boosting fish. Cod with Chermoula and Whole Wheat Couscous pairs the bold flavor of chermoula with the mild flavor of cod. Feel free to use your favorite white fish instead, such as tilapia, catfish, etc. Serve with a simple…
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Chickpea and Farro Soup with Fennel and Chard
I can’t believe it, but here is the final recipe of Souptember 2023. Chickpea and Farro Soup with Fennel and Chard is a delicately flavored, Mediterranean-style option we’ll be returning to in the cold months to come. If you’re on the fence about fennel or have never tried it, I suggest giving it a shot…
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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Fall is officially here in the northern hemisphere, and I have a wonderful recipe to help you kick off the season. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is comforting, satisfying, and brain-healthy, thanks to whole grains, vegetables, and lean chicken. This recipe takes a bit longer than the ones I normally share because the wild rice…
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MIND Diet Minestrone
If you’re ever craving veggies but don’t feel like a cold salad, this soup may be what hits the spot. MIND Diet Minestrone is made with brain-healthy ingredients, like whole-grain pasta and beans, and is loaded with vegetables. Though some minestrone recipes rely on meat, we build flavor using a vegan base of garlic, oregano,…
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Mediterranean Lentil Soup with Kale and Za’atar
I’m posting this on September 1st, which means it’s almost my favorite time of year: soup season! To celebrate, I’m launching Souptember. Every recipe this month will be a cozy, comforting, hygge-inducing, brain-boosting soup. I’m kicking off Souptember with my favorite soup… well, it might be tied with the recipe I’m sharing next week (so…
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Citrus Beet Salad with Slow-Roasted Salmon
Citrus Beet Salad with Slow-Roasted Salmon is absolutely packed with brain-boosting MIND Diet essentials. Simple and nutritious, yet so flavorful, this salad is perfect for your late summer and fall table (or any time of year, really!). The bitter arugula is balanced by the acidic, well-seasoned dressing and the sweet beets and oranges on top.…
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French Potato Salad
This might be a bit blasphemous, but I have never been a fan of conventional American potato salad – except for my mom’s! Her’s is amazing… maybe everyone thinks that about their mom’s potato salad, though? French Potato Salad eschews mayo and instead is dressed with one of the staples of the MIND Diet: extra…
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One-Pan Greek Seafood Orzo
One-Pan Greek Seafood Orzo is one of my favorite dishes to make (and eat!), so I’m excited to share it as my very first recipe. I’ve been landlocked my entire life, so anything with TWO types of seafood automatically seems super fancy to me. This dish only feels fancy though; it’s quite easy and it…