Here are some essential kitchen items that will have you cooking and eating like a true Mediterranean. Stick to these ingredients and notice the difference in your health, energy, and excitement for cooking!
- Cooking EVOO
- Buy 100% extra virgin olive oil
- Brands rec: Whole Foods 365 100% California Small Batch (500mL)
- Topping EVOO
- High quality extra virgin olive oil that you will use to top off things like salad, fish, soup, etc.
- Brand rec: Kosterina
- Farro
- Whole grain that cooks in under 10 minutes! Easy grain to serve alongside fish or chicken
- Brand rec: Whole Foods 365
- Zucchini
- One of the easiest veggies to cook in a pinch!
- Glendi Tip: Invest in an airfryer for roasted zucchini ready in 5 minutes
- Feta Cheese
- Feta and other cheeses made from sheep or goat milk are less inflammatory. Look for Organic and whole fat cheeses!
- Glendi Tip: A simple side salad of farro, feta cheese, and roasted zucchini is the perfect summer staple!
- Salmon (Frozen or ideally Fresh!)
- An easy and delicious protein full of Omega-3s
- Brand rec: Whole Foods sells flash frozen salmon in pre-packaged individual portions - great for lunch or dinner in a pinch!
Stay tuned for more recipes that cook with these ingredients!
