Negi Edamame Hummus This lean green hummus is a great healthy snack and also adds a fun Japanese twist to regular hummus! The key to this recipe is lots of edamame! Servings 4~5 Prep Time: 15 min. Chill for: 30 min. Good For: Appetizers Introduction Negi Edamame...
Grilled Tofu with Negi Puree Enjoy negi, the Japanese leek, prepared in two ways with Grilled Tofu with Negi Puree! This combination of crispy tofu with creamy negi puree and soft, grilled negi is one of the best ways you can enjoy negi’s various flavors....
Nanakusa Seven Herbs Risotto Nanakusa (the seven healthy herbs of early spring) is traditionally eaten in early January to cleanse our bodies from weeks of festive feasting. Although they’re mostly eaten as nanakusagayu (a type of rice porridge), I’ve...
Nanakusa, the Seven Herbs of Early Spring In Japan on January 7, we typically eat nanakusa as a way to detox after the holiday festivities. Find out what the health benefits are behind these seven special herbs! Introduction Nanakusa, the Seven Herbs of Early Spring...
Eat with Meraki!
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.