Mediterranean Health Journey

Crunchy Asian-Style Chickpea Salad.
Ingredients
For the Salad
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, sliced
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Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Goat Cheese
Ingredients:
Chicken
4 large chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toothpicks (to secure)
Stuffing
2 cups fresh spinach
150g goat cheese, softened
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
Garnish
Fresh parsley
Extra cranberries
Crumbled goat cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a bowl, mix cooked spinach, goat cheese, dried cranberries, and black pepper.
Slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
Stuff each breast with the spinach and goat cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks.
Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Sear chicken in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
Transfer to oven and bake for 18–22 minutes until fully cooked.
(Optional) In the same pan, simmer chicken broth, butter, lemon juice, and honey for 2–3 minutes to create a light sauce.
Drizzle sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley, cranberries, and goat cheese before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 460
Protein: 48g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 2g

Pan-Seared Salmon & Shrimp in Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
Ingredients

For the seafood:

* 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
* 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* Salt and black pepper, to taste
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Crispy Cheese-Stuffed Hot Honey Chicken

Ingredients

For the Chicken

* 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* 4 slices mozzarella cheese
* 4 slices cheddar cheese
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon onion powder
* 1 teaspoon paprika
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Gourmet Surf & Turf with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Ingredients

For the Steak & Shrimp

* 2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks (8 oz each)
* 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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🥑🌽 Avocado Corn Salad Bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
2 ripe avocados, diced
2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, grilled, or frozen and thawed)
1 English cucumber, sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh corn, cook or grill it until tender. Allow it to cool before cutting the kernels from the cob.
In a large serving bowl, combine the corn, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and parsley.
Dice the avocados into bite-sized chunks and gently fold them into the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients without mashing the avocado.
Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, salt, or chili flakes if desired.
Garnish with extra cilantro and a sprinkle of chili flakes before serving.

🥩 Loaded Steak & Cheese Fries
Ingredients
For the Fries
1½ lbs (700g) frozen French fries or homemade fries
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
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Baked Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls 🍎✨
Ingredients:
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup almond flour
(or rolled oats for a heartier texture)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 small apple, diced
1–2 tbsp sugar-free sweetener, honey, or maple syrup, optional
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
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Crispy Stuffed Salmon.
Ingredients
Salmon: 2 thick fillets (skinless)
Filling: 2 cups fresh spinach, 4 oz cream cheese (softened), ¼ cup feta cheese, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil.
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Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half horizontally into 4 thin cutlets)

¼ cup All-purpose flour

1 tbsp Olive oil

2 tbsp Butter

3 cloves Garlic, minced

½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped

1 tsp Dried oregano

½ tsp Red pepper flakes

¾ cup Chicken broth
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