This gold vanilla turmeric latte is a delicious and unique way to incorporate turmeric into your diet. Turmeric is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and may even help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Mama Santelli's Recipes
Mama has included over a hundred recipes from the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The recipes are rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, with moderate amounts of fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy, and limited red meat and sweets. Change these recipes to meet your nutritional needs or create your own. Most of all have fun... "Se cresce vicino al mare e la tua Nonna riesce a pronunciarlo, puoi cucinarlo!" — Mama
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Featured Recipes
Vanilla Turmeric Latte
Chia Pudding
Chia pudding is a creamy, delicious, and healthy breakfast or snack right at your fingertips. Not only is it super easy to make, but it s also endlessly customizable with a variety of fruit flavors!
Italian Stuffed Peppers
These are my Italian Stuffed Peppers, and they are loaded with ground meat, rice, Italian parsley, freshly grated parmigiano reggiano, and topped with a slice of provolone. They are then baked in the oven with a beautiful homemade tomato sauce until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Lentil Stew With Leeks & Potatoes
If you're looking for a cozy, comforting, filling soup, this potato leek lentil stew will do, and it s made with simple pantry staples. It's vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and full of nutritious whole food plant-based ingredients. Hearty and delicious.
Whole Wheat Ciabatta Bread
This whole wheat ciabatta is like the old no-knead ciabatta with a higher-fiber makeover. The taste and texture, and going 50-50 with the all-purpose flour provided just enough of that crusty, chewy "normal" bread experience.
Mediterranean Fish Gratins
hese individual portions of fish in tomato sauce, topped with herby breadcrumbs, freeze beautifully - perfect for no-fuss entertaining
Greek Scrambled Eggs
These Greek scrambled eggs are loaded with juicy tomatoes, baby spinach, green onions, garlic, and a touch of creamy feta cheese. With just a handful of ingredients, it s quick to make and will always remain one of my favorite healthy breakfast meals.
Rigatoni Campagnolo Country-Style
The name of the dish refers probably to the traditional ingredients used, which were very common in the countryside of Italy and in particular the south or south/center, such as Campania, Sicily, or even Abruzzo. Those ingredients are fresh fennel sausages, tomato sauce, and bell peppers.
Siciliana Eggplant Caponata
What makes this dish so unique is its agrodolce namely sweet and sour sauce, made by combining white sugar and white wine vinegar. Caponata is a completely vegetarian preparation, and it can be enjoyed both hot and at room temperature.
Greek Salad (Traditional Horiatiki)
In Greece, Horiatiki or Greek village salad, is served most often from early spring through summer and up until mid fall. It s truly the best use of the season s produce, like crunchy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and earthy green bell peppers.
Traditional Italian Biscotti
Cantucci, also called Biscotti di Prato, are a classical sweet treat from northern Tuscany. They have a very ancient history and are now considered the most traditional dessert in the whole region. Imagine that the first official record of their existence comes from a book written in 1691!
Baked French Toast
This no-fail, lightened-up overnight baked French toast with fresh fruit and honey-lime syrup is perfect for brunch, holidays, and fuss-free gatherings. Get it ready the night before, then simply pop it in the oven while you enjoy your morning coffee!