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Mediterranean food is well-famed for its benefits to the body especially when it comes to weight loss and the prevention of heart disease. Aside from its health perks, the staples of this type of diet often gives palatable and eye-pleasing dishes.

So if you are putting together a Mother's Day surprise for mom or your wife or for them both, definitely go for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner. Of course, you can up your game by putting together the menu for this special meal at home. And this blog

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What is a “Mediterranean diet?”

The real Mediterranean diet is about more than just eating fresh, wholesome food. Daily physical activity and sharing meals with others are vital elements of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. Together, they can have a profound effect on your mood and mental health and help you foster a deep appreciation for the pleasures of eating healthy and delicious foods.

Of course, making changes to your diet is rarely easy, especially if you’re trying to move away from the

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For some reason, many people today see the Mediterranean diet as an elite way of eating that's far too expensive to enjoy on a daily basis. In fact, the Mediterranean diet is an affordable way to eat, not to mention it's great for the environment. Use this practical advice to revitalize the spirit of the Mediterranean diet in your own life:

  • Eat more plants and less meat. If you do eat meat, eat smaller amounts of higher quality meat, raised in a sustainable, humane manner.
  • Consult seafood g
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  • Total Time: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package (6 ounces) chicken stuffing mix
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed broccoli cheese soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions, using only 1-1/2 cups water.
  • In large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli and soup; transfer to a greased 11×7-in. baking dish. Top
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Lemon Pudding Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

  • Total Time: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.
  • Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, separated, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: Confectioners’ sugar, lemon slices and whipped cream,

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat egg yolk. Add sugar, milk, flour, lemon juice, zest and salt; beat until sm
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I gave birth to my son in October 2014. Within the first few weeks of mommy-hood, I began to experience behavior and emotions that did not seem normal, although my doctor said as long as I didn't want to harm myself or my baby, I was fine.

But I did not feel fine.

I was arguing with my husband constantly over the most insignificant things and I felt like I had no support, even though that couldn’t have been further from the truth because my husband is the most supportive and selfless man I

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10 CREATIVE #TACOTUESDAY RECIPES

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fish tacos with mango and avocado

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These delicious chili-lime fish tacos come together with a sour cream cabbage slaw, mango and avocado. So fresh and so flavorful, this is the perfect summer meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tilapia
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
  • For slaw:
  • 2 cups shredded red or napa cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons fr
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CREDIT: AMBITIOUS KITCHEN

PREP TIME: 15 MINS
COOK TIME: 3 HOURS
TOTAL TIME: 3 HOURS 15 MINS
SERVES: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package extra firm Nasoya tofu, drained and ½ inch cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups diced gold potatoes* (from about 2-3 medium gold potatoes)
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can lite coconut milk (can also use full fat coconut milk)
  • ½ table
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Recipe Alert! Lentil Sloppy Joes

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Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

  • Total Time: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 35 min.
  • Makes: 14 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
  • 5 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 4-1/2 teaspoon
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Tuscan Portobello Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home

  • Total Time: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Makes: 4 servings (1-1/4 quarts)

Ingredients

  • 2 large portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine or vegetable broth
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups chopped fresh kale
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teas
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Warm ‘n’ Fruity Breakfast Cereal Recipe photo by Taste of Home

  • Total Time: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours
  • Makes: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups seven-grain hot cereal
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped dates
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

  • Place first 8 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. s
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  • Total Time: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6-1/2 hours
  • Makes: 12 servings (4 quarts)

Ingredients

  • 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable or chicken stock
  • 3 cups V8 or tomato juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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JUDY KIM

YIELDS: 4
PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. rigatoni rigate
2 green zucchini, cut into 1/4″ diagonal slices
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4″ rounds
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
3 c. marinara
1/4 c. Freshly Chopped Parsley

DIRECTIONS
  1. Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat barbec
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The 20 Best Tacos Joints In America

1. La Taqueria – San Francisco, California

You’ll find most of the best tacos America in small little restaurants and food trucks all over California. It’s a state that truly knows how to do tacos. However, when it comes to the best tacos, you’ll want to start at La Taqueria in San Francisco.

Even though you’ll find numerous little Mexican eateries peppered all throughout the Mission, few of them are able to craft a carnitas taco that melts in your mouth like the ones at La Taqueria.

Online,

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JUDY KIM

YIELDS: 4
PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. rigatoni rigate
2 green zucchini, cut into 1/4″ diagonal slices
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4″ rounds
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
3 c. marinara
1/4 c. Freshly Chopped Parsley

DIRECTIONS
  1. Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat barbecu
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Skip take out and make this easy Beef Stir Fry Recipe instead. In just minutes, this meal with flavorful veggies and tender beef will be ready to enjoy.

The beef is really tender and has great flavor from the delicious seasonings. The bell peppers not only look gorgeous but taste great.

If you enjoyed our easy chicken stir fry recipe, you will definitely like this easy beef stir fry. So good!

Our family just loves stir fry and it is super easy to make.

 

Skip take out and make this easy Beef Stir Fry Recipe instead. In just minutes, this meal with flavorful veggies and tender beef will be ready to enjoy.

What do you serve with this quick beef stir fry?

It is really good with rice. I actually have a tip to make dinner even easier and faster.

Learn how to freeze rice and you can make

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America’s 10 Best Tacos

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When you close your eyes and picture a perfect taco, what do you see? Is it a hard-shell taco with spiced ground beef, shredded cheese, lettuce and tomato? Or perhaps two small corn tortillas with shredded pork, onions and cilantro? Or maybe something in between? There are countless varieties of tacos out there — from fried fish to pork with pineapple, from roasted goat to cow’s tongue — and we’re proud to present our annual ranking of America’s best.

First, let’s define what exactly a taco is

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 pound green string beans, broken in half
  • 1 package frozen or fresh spinach
  • 4 cups water
  • 6 zucchini, chunked
  • 4 yellow squash, chunked
  • 2 cups celery leaves
  • 4 tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 slices lemon
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1. Lightly brown onions in a hot dry skillet in 2 tablespoons oil.
  2. 2. Add oregano and garlic, cook 1 minute.
  3. 3. Add 4 cu
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YIELDS: 2
PREP TIME: 0 hours 5 mins
TOTAL TIME: 0 hours 20 mins
Ingredients
large head cauliflower
1 tsp. ground cumin
5 tbsp. canola oil
1/4 c. loosely packed cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 c. loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
small clove garlic, crushed with press
jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
Directions
  1. Trim leaves and any excess stem from cauliflower. Stand cauliflower on stem end and slice off about ¼ inch. Cut 2 slices f
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