Persimmon Chili Jam A sweet and spicy jam to warm you up this winter! Servings 1 jar Prep Time: 15 min. Chill for: 4 hours Good For: Snacks Introduction Persimmon Chili Dip A while back I wrote about the health benefits of persimmon, the ubiquitous fruit found...
Salmon Roe Pasta A summery seafood pasta that’s nourishing and filled with omega-3 healthy fats! Servings 2~4 Prep Time: 10 min. Cook for: 10 min. Good For: Lunch Introduction Salmon Roe Pasta Ikura (salmon roe) is said to be one of the first types of seafood...
Nabana Pasta You know it’s spring in Japan when the fields are ablaze with yellow canola flowers! But did you know that right before these flowers blossom, you can eat their delicious, spicy nabana stems? This quintessentially Japanese ingredient is delicious...
Vegan Setsubun Wrap Celebrate the Japanese tradition of eating ehomaki wraps on Setsubun, the beginning of Spring! This recipe is not your regular ehomaki, but is in fact a delicious, low-carb and vegan option! Servings 2 Prep Time: 15 min. Ready: Immediately Good...
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...
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.