Soramame Chilled Fava Bean Soup Cool down with this chilled bean soup! Servings 3 Prep Time: 5 min. Chill for: 1-3 days Good For: Snacks, Appetizers Introduction Soramame Chilled Fava Bean Soup April to June is soramame (fava or broad bean) season in Japan! My dad...
Fukinoto: A Spring Delicacy Let’s learn about fukinoto (Japanese butterbur), a delicate and slightly bitter mountain veggie marking springtime in Japanese cuisine. Introduction Fukinoto: A Spring Delicacy In early spring as the frost thaws, Japan comes alive...
Coconut Yogurt Bark A healthy and quick vegan snack for the warmer days to come! Servings 3~4 Prep Time: 10 min. Chill for: 2~3 hrs. Good For: Snacks, Desserts Introduction Coconut Yogurt Bark It’s finally spring! Embracing the warm weather with snack ideas to...
Chocolate Matcha Easter Cookie A delightful bittersweet cookie to celebrate Easter and spring! Servings 12 Prep Time: 10 min. Bake for: 15 min. Good For: Snacks, Desserts Introduction Chocolate Matcha Easter Cookie Can you tell I’ve been playing Wingspan (a board game...
No Bake Carrot Cake A refreshing and easy Easter dessert using 100% vegan ingredients. Servings 3~4 Prep Time: 10~15 min. Chill for: 2 hours Good For: Desserts Introduction No Bake Carrot Cake I love no-bake desserts especially as the weather gets warmer (and my time...
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.
