Coconut, lime rice

  INGREDIENTS 1 cup jasmine or medium grain rice 1 (13.6 ounce) can coconut milk 2 Tablespoons lime juice (about 1/2 lime) ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 clove of finely chopped garlic 1 Tablespoon of lime zest 1 tablespoon of butter substitute salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS Combine the coconut milk and lime juice.  Add water…

Citrus Greek Dressing

Citrus Greek Salad Dressing
Once you realize how easy it is to make your own dressing, you make kick the store bought version for good.  It takes just minutes to make without all the preservatives and additives.

Mediterranean Lamb and Rice Bowl

This dish can be served as a bar which allows picky people to make their own bowl.  Just a few simple components make some Mediterranean magic!  Don’t let the long list scare you.  It’s all very simple cooking and much can be done ahead of time. GREEK DRESSING {make ahead} 1 large clove of garlic,…

Tzatziki

So easy and so delicious!  The trick is finding actual Greek yogurt which is made from sheep milk.  Be sure to read your labels.  All of the “Greek Style” popular yogurts are really dressed up cow’s milk.  If you do not have a cow dairy free kitchen, any yogurt will do! INGREDIENTS: 1 English cucumber,…

Hummus

Hummus is so easy to make and this home made version is heads and shoulders above anything you can buy in the store. INGREDIENTS: 2  cans (15 ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed juice of 2 lemons 1/2 Tablespoon of lemon zest 4 cloves garlic, sautéed or 1 TBSP dry 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup tahini…