The Start of Summer: Pickled Ume Japanese Plum It’s June which means it’s rainy season in Japan, and also when ume (Japanese plums) ripen. Learn about the ubiquitous ume found everywhere in Japanese cuisine! Introduction The Start of Summer: Pickled Ume...
Ume Shiso Carpaccio This MediterrAsian recipe tops raw fish and summer vegetables with an appetizing, seasonal ume shiso dressing. Servings 2~4 Prep Time: 15 min. Ready: Immediately Good For: Appetizers Introduction Ume Shiso Carpaccio What makes this carpaccio...
Ume Shiso Mojito This seasonal mocktail blends fresh tropical flavors with Japanese summer essentials – pickled ume (plum) and shiso leaves! Servings 2 Prep Time: 10 min. Chill for: 1 hr. Good For: Brunch Introduction Ume Shiso Mojito Mojitos are one of my...
Fluffy Banana Mango Bites A taste of summer from your oven! This blend of mango, banana and coconut goes great with ice cream for hot days. Like the recipes for my other baked goodies, this treat is gluten free (and dairy free!). Servings 12 Prep Time: 15 min. Bake...
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Banana Blueberry Muffins Wake up the house with delicious smells of banana and coconut for breakfast! This recipe has no gluten, dairy and refined sugar! Servings 10 Prep Time: 15 min. Bake for: 20~25 min. Good For: Breakfast, Snacks...
Eat with Meraki is full of recipes and helpful information to help you incorporate healthy eating habits effortlessly into your everyday life. The recipes follow the Mediterranean Diet and are quick, easy and don't hurt your body or budget! Meraki in Greek means the soul, creativity and love put into doing something creative. I hope you enjoy my original recipes which I've put a lot of love into! May every meal be a celebration of health and life!
What is the Mediterranean Diet? It’s eating a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, healthy fats (nuts, seeds, and olive oil), moderate amounts of dairy, fish and seafood, red wine and white meat, and minimum red meat. It also avoids processed food, refined grains, refined oils and refined sugar. It prevents heart disease and stroke, keeps you agile and improves cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
