Marvelous Mezze

Hey there, All!

One thing is for certain about me when it comes to me and eating is I like to pick more than sit down and eat. At the moment I am very busy with work and kiddos and have very little time for anything let alone eating. So, what I’ve been doing is putting a 15-minute Mediterranean Mezze board on my counter and pick at it as I want it and have time.

But wait. What is a Mezze board? By definition it is:

Mezze (or meze) is an assortment of small dishes eaten as appetizers or a light meal. Its contents vary by region, but the concept of grazing on a board filled with savory goodies remains the same.

Simple, right?

Picture it. Do laundry, have a bite, clean a room, have a bite. Honestly as a stay-at-home mom and running a business this is the way to do it. I never sit and I run around all day. Yes, there’s something to be said for making yourself sit and enjoy your food. However, this current week is go, go, go and there’s no time for that. So, let’s take a few minutes and make it. Here is how I made mine…

what you need:

• Pita

• Baguette

• Olives

• Artichokes

• Hummus

• Tzatziki

• A meat, I used sopressata

• Feta

• Roasted red pepper

• Cucumber

• Cherry tomatoes

  The beauty of throwing this together is there is no specific formula. I had most of this already in my house.

Believe me when I say this is a fast appetizer or light meal to throw together because I didn’t have much time to do so. I do recommend having olives, artichoke, and roasted red peppers in your cabinet ready to pull out for such an occasion. Mediterranean and Greek food is my favorite, so I usually always have things like feta, pita, and cucumbers. But feel free to make this board your own. Especially if you are a little board (pun intended) of charcuterie. Even though it isn’t that far off, still a little different.

Have a wonderful Wednesday, Friends!

A Fast Bite

Happy Wednesday to you!

It sure is no secret that many of us try to eat healthier in the new year and I’m about to be one busy girl. This delicious and quick recipe will help you get there. Salmon is always a great place to start when you are really looking to improve your eating. Like I said no fuss when it comes to this blog. So here is the recipe and what you need for…

“Fast Salmon Salad”

what you do:

Shred your radishes, chop those cucumbers, and chop that onion. Then throw them in a bowl. Cook your salmon the way you like it and throw it in too! I also added dill, oregano, and garlic salt. Mix it all together.

in a different bowl, juice the lemon, mince the garlic, and add 1/2 cup lite Mircle Whip (or mayo), and one teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Mix it and add it in with everything.

You can use lettuce ups like I did, or you can put them on bread or a cracker. This recipe is great because you can just have it in the fridge waiting for you.

Sending you all the good health this year!

Thanks for stopping by!

A No Fail Fall Bite

Oh, hello there, Friends!

Guys, this human right here is exhausted. It’s been go, go, go since we got back from Hawaii in September, and I haven’t had much time to get my head on right or…finish a thought? So, let’s make an easy five ingredient dish. Make it to entertain or for everyone to pick on during the week when you might be busy running around.

what you need:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Lay out puff pastry and score it.

3. Add a layer of cheese and then apple.

4. Put it in the over for round 25 minutes (I did 30).

5. Pull it out and add thyme and honey.

This is absolutely going to be best when it’s right out of the oven. I served mine with champs an it was the perfect addition. Also, think Thanksgiving appetizer for this recipe. It is a seriously no fail fall bite.

Enjoy the day, and thank you for stopping by!