Okara Crumble with “Nice” Cream You’ll be surprised by this fluffy, guilt-free crumble topped with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream! Servings 4~5 Prep Time: 15 min. Bake for: 10 min. Good For: Desserts Introduction Okara Crumble with...
Chocolate “Nice Cream” with Ginger Okara Crumble A scoop of creamy chocolate “nice” cream paired with a spicy ginger kick! Servings 4 Prep Time: 15 min. Bake for: 10 min. Good For: Desserts Introduction Chocolate “Nice Cream” with...
Okara Brownies Enjoy this healthy brownie using okara, a by-product of tofu and sweetened with bananas! Servings 8 Prep Time: 15 min. Bake for: 1 hr. Good For: Breakfast, Snacks Introduction Okara Brownies In my last post, I shared about what okara is. Basically...
Okara Kinako Sponge Cake Learn to bake moist springy sponge cake with okara, a healthy, gluten-free and cheap by-product of tofu! Servings 6 Prep Time: 15 min. Microwave for: 6 min. Good For: Breakfast, Snacks Introduction Okara Kinako Sponge Cake If you live in...
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...
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.