OMG! I absolutely LOVE this cooking show. Thank you Caroline for sharing all your fave recipes and tips. This format is easy to "digest" and beautifully put together. We are going to try some of these recipes this week!
Just started watching your shows and I'm obsessed. I've been looking for Mediterranean recipes to make for the family and get us eating healthy. You show such an appreciation for the ingredients and it makes me excited about cooking. Thank you!!
I cannot express how grateful I am for your comment 🙏🏼❤️ this is so encouraging!! I hope I can continue to make recipes that both you and your family enjoy!!
Very nice intro! Really loving your videos! I just found you a few days ago, and am so glad I did! I’m just getting started on the Mediterranean Diet for health reasons. I’ve been through seven years of illness that left me homebound and unable to prepare my own food. My dear hubby tried, but with absolutely everything being dumped on him for most of that time, he kept us fed, but not in the most nutritious way. All that being said, it’s been a bit difficult to make the transition. It’s really just the mindset, and practicality of food prep that’s the challenge, because it’s delicious, enjoyable food. And that’s where you come in. You are so encouraging in many ways. Encouragement…the gift you give…literally means “to give one courage”. Isn’t that empowering?!?! Your cheerfulness, and love of sharing the food you make, the teaching you do all along the way, the simplicity of many of your recipes, and the way you obviously love both the food and making it, are inspiring. I hope that you’re getting the recognition that you deserve. Because, young lady, you’re amazing! Thank you sounds so inadequate, but thank you for sharing your love of this food, and the way you make it. Thank you for the courage! You’re a huge blessing to me! With much love & many blessings back to you, Jacqui ♥️
Thank you so much Jacqui, I'm so happy you came across my channel and are enjoying the videos so far!! I'm so sorry to hear about your illness, what a toll that must have taken on you and your husband but I'm glad he was there for you in anyway! But I definitely agree that changing ways of eating is all about mindset so you are already on a great path knowing that! Reading you words has brought the biggest smile to my face, it means SO much to me to hear that I can help even if it's in the most small ways! Knowing I've sparked some encouragement for you is why I do what I do so THANK YOU for that recognition! You are truly incredible and taking the time to write this incredibly heartfelt comment gives ME so much encouragement. Sending you a big hug, you've really made my day - thank you so much 🥰💕
I don't use Instagram but I just made the quinoa tabbouleh and made it w/o mint since that was my one missing ingredient, but even w/o mint it takes amazing. So good I had a small bowl for breakfast!
Just the Mediterranean cooking channel I was looking for! I have ingredients for all the recipes. Thank you so much!!! Love your channel! Glenn's Mrs. 🌻
Thank you thank you for your support 🥰means more than you could imagine to me! I hope I can continue to create delicious recipes and entertaining videos for you! 🤍
I just found you and I loved the video. Exactly what I was looking for to help me wrap my head around MD. I am trying everything you made. Thank you hon.
Made the soup yesterday. My hubby said he thought it was going to be bland but was pleasantly surprised. Having the rest over pasta this week like you recommended. Yummy!
This is the first time watching one of your videos and you are so easy to watch. Straight to the point, with just the right amount of explanation. Love it! Thank you for putting these together the way that you do. Food looks amazing! I’ll be making a few swaps for a little bit lower carb version, but can’t wait to try everything you made! The fresh herbs make such a difference. New subscriber here!
Awe Jolene, I cannot thank you enough for SUCH a heartfelt and kind comment! These are the comments that not only bring me so much joy but also help me feel confident that I am sharing good enough recipes in an interesting enough video. Also love that you are making swaps to fit your preferences, that's what it's all about!
I am going to try the feta turkey meatballs recipe, unfortunately I can't afford turkey so I am going to try it with venison I could NOT get my hands on feta I am going to try it with dairy free Mozzarella cheese made with Chickpea. NO FOOD WASTE my ex husband gave me some venison from last year's hunt...worth a try!! THANK YOU so very much for the recipe and the new website is awesome!!!!
I'm so so happy to hear the meatballs turned out well!! Thank you so much for giving the recipe a try April, I love that you took your own spin on it too😇
I'm certainly glad I came across your video. Everything looks delicious and I'm anxious to try all the recipes. You do a great job in explaining everything.
Hi Diane, I really hope you enjoy any of the recipes you try! Reading your comment made my day because I'm always worried I talk too much or don't explain well enough since I am no professional chef or anything. Can't wait to hear your feedback
@@CarolineLFranco I guess being Italian myself I get it that you use your hands to talk. I don't think I could talk without them. Your idea of meal prep and making different meals from a few basics is fabulous. Your grandmother obviously taught you well. I find it refreshing to see a young gal who enjoys cooking. Keep up the good work.
Your intro is superb! Delicious looks of your prepared foods! You are a very good and lovely cooking host too haha. Great mediterranean diet shared here. Hope to try this in time. Your new cooking mate:) Hope to see you around too and stay connected:) Looking forward for more videos of you:)
Love watching and hoping to use recipes soon! Do you share the brands or manufacturers of the kitchen tools that you use because that would be helpful too? It didn’t look like you used oil in the pan, assuming it is non-stick? The garlic press appears to work better than any I’ve had and would love to know where to purchase. Also the zester? I’ve never used one but realize it is quite useful. Thanks so much Caroline from Nottingham, Maryland!
First let me start by saying I really enjoyed your video. In fact, I liked it so much that I had to sign up for your newsletter. What is the green salad that you made with the pomegranate seeds? I looked for the recipe on your site but couldn’t find it. Thanks!!
First time listening to you. Very refreshing! And useful and different cuisine for my family. Thank you! btw... I have subscribed to your channel because I will be back!
If I am doing this video, I will tie my hair first and stop touching the hair frequently and touch food spatula at the same time! Nice recipes, Thank you
It was a simple kale salad with leftover za’atar marinade used as a dressing topped with feta, pomegranates and pistachios! I’m so so happy you enjoyed the video!
I love that you use lots of Kirkland products. Who doesn't enjoy shopping at Costco. I have never seen anything but the crumbled feta in So. Cal. Is that just a geographical thing?
Costco can be super hit or miss with it’s products…sometimes I’d have to go to 2/3 locations in my city because some would carry some products and some would carry others…maybe check another location?
Hi Star, thank you so much! And while red wine has been researched and shown to have been linked to some health benefits, people all over the Mediterranean drink all varieties of wine! For example, white wine is great in the warmer times of the year and for cooking. White wine also pairs very well with a lot of lighter meals like fish or vegetarian dishes. The Mediterranean diet is all about variety, adjusting to the seasons, and enjoying it all in moderation and balance!
Yes, great point! However I specially used the brand Chose Foods for my avo oil spray because they make their spray without any additives or propellants.
Thank you. I'm really enjoying your recipe:) Could you do a weekly meal prep video of delicious breakfast lunch and dinner and a PDF of a grocery list . That would be awesome or your most used and most loved staples for Mediterranean eating . So, people who are trying to get started can follow along easily 🤔
I don’t have a specific brand honestly…I suggest, if you have time, checking to see if there’s an middle eastern/Mediterranean grocery stories in your city because they always carry the best brands!
You could totally use ground beef in place of turkey! I would suggest cooking the same time but just in case, test a meatball 1 minute before they finish cooking and cut it in half to make sure there is no pink or very little - if this makes sense. Thank you for asking Sylvia :)
Hello, in the description up above there is a link to each recipe or you can search for them at Carolinelfranco.com ! Let me know if you still can’t find them
While red wine has been researched and shown to have been linked to some health benefits, people all over the Mediterranean drink all varieties of wine! For example, white wine is great in the warmer times of the year and for cooking. White wine also pairs very well with lots of the light Mediterranean diet meals. The Mediterranean diet is all about variety, adjusting to the seasons, and enjoying it all in moderation and balance!
Which recipe are you going to try first!? 😋
I want to try it all WITH the wine ☺️🍷
I made the tabbouleh and the white bean soup and it was so delicious. I’m going to try all your recipes now!!
OMG! I absolutely LOVE this cooking show. Thank you Caroline for sharing all your fave recipes and tips. This format is easy to "digest" and beautifully put together. We are going to try some of these recipes this week!
You are amazing to take the time to share all this support with me! I am so so grateful for you Loren! This made my day, truly 🥰
Just started watching your shows and I'm obsessed. I've been looking for Mediterranean recipes to make for the family and get us eating healthy. You show such an appreciation for the ingredients and it makes me excited about cooking. Thank you!!
I cannot express how grateful I am for your comment 🙏🏼❤️ this is so encouraging!! I hope I can continue to make recipes that both you and your family enjoy!!
Very nice intro! Really loving your videos! I just found you a few days ago, and am so glad I did!
I’m just getting started on the Mediterranean Diet for health reasons. I’ve been through seven years of illness that left me homebound and unable to prepare my own food. My dear hubby tried, but with absolutely everything being dumped on him for most of that time, he kept us fed, but not in the most nutritious way.
All that being said, it’s been a bit difficult to make the transition. It’s really just the mindset, and practicality of food prep that’s the challenge, because it’s delicious, enjoyable food. And that’s where you come in.
You are so encouraging in many ways. Encouragement…the gift you give…literally means “to give one courage”. Isn’t that empowering?!?!
Your cheerfulness, and love of sharing the food you make, the teaching you do all along the way, the simplicity of many of your recipes, and the way you obviously love both the food and making it, are inspiring.
I hope that you’re getting the recognition that you deserve. Because, young lady, you’re amazing!
Thank you sounds so inadequate, but thank you for sharing your love of this food, and the way you make it. Thank you for the courage! You’re a huge blessing to me!
With much love & many blessings back to you,
Jacqui
♥️
Thank you so much Jacqui, I'm so happy you came across my channel and are enjoying the videos so far!!
I'm so sorry to hear about your illness, what a toll that must have taken on you and your husband but I'm glad he was there for you in anyway! But I definitely agree that changing ways of eating is all about mindset so you are already on a great path knowing that!
Reading you words has brought the biggest smile to my face, it means SO much to me to hear that I can help even if it's in the most small ways! Knowing I've sparked some encouragement for you is why I do what I do so THANK YOU for that recognition!
You are truly incredible and taking the time to write this incredibly heartfelt comment gives ME so much encouragement.
Sending you a big hug, you've really made my day - thank you so much 🥰💕
@@CarolineLFranco ♥️
I like that we can see the wine doing it’s job, glass by glass 😂
Amazing video, can’t wait to try all of these
this is the most underrated channel ever!!! loved your video !!
You don’t know HOW MUCH this means to me Greta!!! Thank you for making my day 🥰🥰
Thank you. Very delishious looking food and I look forward to trying them.
Thank YOU Brenda, I appreciate the kind words so much!
I don't use Instagram but I just made the quinoa tabbouleh and made it w/o mint since that was my one missing ingredient, but even w/o mint it takes amazing. So good I had a small bowl for breakfast!
I think mint is a delicious addition/substitution! I’m so so happy to hear you liked the recipe 😊thank you Deborah
Just the Mediterranean cooking channel I was looking for! I have ingredients for all the recipes. Thank you so much!!!
Love your channel! Glenn's Mrs. 🌻
Thank you thank you for your support 🥰means more than you could imagine to me! I hope I can continue to create delicious recipes and entertaining videos for you! 🤍
Just found this channel. LOVE your recipes and your easy-to-follow instructions!
I love watching you cook! You are lovely and real! Thanks for sharing great tips and recipes.
This made my day Jodi! Thank you so much for this kind compliment 🥰🥰
it all looks AMAZING and that soup couldn't be prettier!! definitely need to start having more mediterranean food!
Aww thank you so much Jordan 🥰
Awesome!! Thank you for the recipes and for being so real and relatable.
Thank YOU! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed ☺️❤️
I love the vibe of this cooking show 👏 🍷
Awe Nora!! ☺️ thanks so much heehee🍷🤌🏼
Awesome video, plan on making this next week. Definitely will let you know how it turns out.
Please let me know, I hope you enjoy them!
I’m glad I hung with this video! I’m gonna go binge all her stuff now
Thank you, love hearing that!
I just found you and I loved the video. Exactly what I was looking for to help me wrap my head around MD. I am trying everything you made. Thank you hon.
Thank you thank YOU for leaving such a kind and helpful comment 🥰means so so much to me!
Made the soup yesterday. My hubby said he thought it was going to be bland but was pleasantly surprised. Having the rest over pasta this week like you recommended. Yummy!
I’m so delighted to hear it had some great flavor for you both! Thank you so much for sharing this with me, glad you enjoyed!
This is the first time watching one of your videos and you are so easy to watch. Straight to the point, with just the right amount of explanation. Love it! Thank you for putting these together the way that you do. Food looks amazing! I’ll be making a few swaps for a little bit lower carb version, but can’t wait to try everything you made! The fresh herbs make such a difference. New subscriber here!
Awe Jolene, I cannot thank you enough for SUCH a heartfelt and kind comment! These are the comments that not only bring me so much joy but also help me feel confident that I am sharing good enough recipes in an interesting enough video. Also love that you are making swaps to fit your preferences, that's what it's all about!
I am going to try the feta turkey meatballs recipe, unfortunately I can't afford turkey so I am going to try it with venison I could NOT get my hands on feta I am going to try it with dairy free Mozzarella cheese made with Chickpea. NO FOOD WASTE my ex husband gave me some venison from last year's hunt...worth a try!! THANK YOU so very much for the recipe and the new website is awesome!!!!
I am eating the venison....THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! It was so delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so so happy to hear the meatballs turned out well!! Thank you so much for giving the recipe a try April, I love that you took your own spin on it too😇
Looks so yum!!
Thank you Bella!! Hope you try some 😋
I'm certainly glad I came across your video. Everything looks delicious and I'm anxious to try all the recipes. You do a great job in explaining everything.
Hi Diane, I really hope you enjoy any of the recipes you try! Reading your comment made my day because I'm always worried I talk too much or don't explain well enough since I am no professional chef or anything. Can't wait to hear your feedback
@@CarolineLFranco I guess being Italian myself I get it that you use your hands to talk. I don't think I could talk without them. Your idea of meal prep and making different meals from a few basics is fabulous. Your grandmother obviously taught you well. I find it refreshing to see a young gal who enjoys cooking. Keep up the good work.
sweet content Caroline Franco. I broke the thumbs up on your video. Keep up the awesome work.
Thank you so much!!
Yum!!
Thank you Robyn!!
So happy to have found you! Your recipes look so yummy. Can't wait to taste these!
This made my day Jamie 💕I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the video!! 😊
amazing delicious recipes cant wait to try :)
Please let me know if you do try! 💛
@@CarolineLFranco is will for sure will tag you in it when I upload some content over the next few weeks
Looks amazing! Thanks for making this video 🙏
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Grateful for you!!
Favorite cooking show on TH-cam! ❤️
Awe Sydney you just made my day! Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for your quick response!🤗🇲🇽
I made the meatballs and tabbouleh tonight! So so so goood.
you MADE my day!! :) thank you so much for trying them, so happy you loved them Steevie!
Loved this style of cooking!! Must try! And definitely subscribed!!
I’m so so happy to hear that 🤗🤍thank you so much Maria!
Definitely going to try the tabouille (love it) and maybe z'atar chicken ( never tried it) lol! Thank you
Hope you love any of the recipes you try Cindy!!! Thank you so much for watching
U are a wild cooking Queen
I definitely do love it! 🤗
Your intro is superb! Delicious looks of your prepared foods! You are a very good and lovely cooking host too haha. Great mediterranean diet shared here. Hope to try this in time.
Your new cooking mate:) Hope to see you around too and stay connected:) Looking forward for more videos of you:)
Wow thank you so so much! This is so kind and thoughtful! So happy to hear you enjoyed :)
Love watching and hoping to use recipes soon! Do you share the brands or manufacturers of the kitchen tools that you use because that would be helpful too? It didn’t look like you used oil in the pan, assuming it is non-stick? The garlic press appears to work better than any I’ve had and would love to know where to purchase. Also the zester? I’ve never used one but realize it is quite useful. Thanks so much Caroline from Nottingham, Maryland!
I too would love to know where to purchase the garlic press and zester!!! PLEASE, PLEASE!!!!!!!
THE FOOD INTRO😍😍
Thank you!! It was my favorite part honestly 😋
Fab great vid x
Thank you Rachel!
First let me start by saying I really enjoyed your video. In fact, I liked it so much that I had to sign up for your newsletter. What is the green salad that you made with the pomegranate seeds? I looked for the recipe on your site but couldn’t find it. Thanks!!
Thank you so much Tay! I believe it was a simple olive and lemon juice massaged kale salad topped with pomegranates feta and pistachios
new subscriber and love your recipes and channel very awesome ,love to learn this and helpful tips
That warms my heart so much to read, thank you for the support Raechel, it means SO SO much to me!
Love these recipes. This diet has really helped me. Also, you look amazing 😃
Awe thank you for the sweet compliment and I agree - this diet is the best! Love to hear how it works for you 😊
Yumm, I want to try the chicken and the soup!!!
I think you’ll love them both!!
Just made the soup today...and let me tell you it was delish!!!!(of course you already know that😜)
Really!?! That makes me so incredibly happy to hear Melina! 🧡🧡
First time listening to you. Very refreshing! And useful and different cuisine for my family. Thank you! btw... I have subscribed to your channel because I will be back!
Eve, this made my day to read! So grateful you enjoyed the video and recipes! Thank you for the thoughtful comment and subscribing!!
Love the healthy recipes ..would be nice to list ingredients for easy grocery list
I hope to eventually start doing that because I agree! Thanks Mary 😊
If I am doing this video, I will tie my hair first and stop touching the hair frequently and touch food spatula at the same time! Nice recipes, Thank you
Love you, Caroline 🍷🍷🍷 xx
Thank you so much Mrs. Dash - love you too!!!
@@CarolineLFranco 😘
Hi! Great video. What was the dish with the pomegranate and feta? Cant wait to try all the other amazing dishes.
It was a simple kale salad with leftover za’atar marinade used as a dressing topped with feta, pomegranates and pistachios! I’m so so happy you enjoyed the video!
@@CarolineLFranco ♥️
Great recipes
Thank you Fran, so happy to hear that!
You should use a micro plane instead of a zester if you actually want it to work and produce the zest.
Exactly! That’s what I use to have and it worked so much better. Great suggestion, thank you!
I love your videos
That means the world to me, thank you Jackeline!
Just wondering what you use the dressing for? Just drizzled over the quinoa tabbouleh?
Anything really, also on salads or other grains or on protein - whatever you think needs some flavor!
In Israel we use quite a bit of Za'atar. However, we pronounce it with an emphasis on the first syllable, rather than the second:, i.e.,: ZA'atar
That is so incredibly helpful, thank you so much!
I love that you use lots of Kirkland products. Who doesn't enjoy shopping at Costco. I have never seen anything but the crumbled feta in So. Cal. Is that just a geographical thing?
Costco can be super hit or miss with it’s products…sometimes I’d have to go to 2/3 locations in my city because some would carry some products and some would carry others…maybe check another location?
@@CarolineLFranco Thanks for the response. Love living vicariously through your well videographed travels and cooking.
Everything looks fabulous….I’ll have to make these to try…Q. I thought red wine 🍷 is the only wine compliant?? Clarify plz?
Hi Star, thank you so much! And while red wine has been researched and shown to have been linked to some health benefits, people all over the Mediterranean drink all varieties of wine! For example, white wine is great in the warmer times of the year and for cooking. White wine also pairs very well with a lot of lighter meals like fish or vegetarian dishes. The Mediterranean diet is all about variety, adjusting to the seasons, and enjoying it all in moderation and balance!
Lol she was tipsy for the last half of the video xD
Great recipes! Though am curious why an aerosol oil spray vs using real oil? You’re not concerned about any toxins from what makes it “aerosol”?
Yes, great point! However I specially used the brand Chose Foods for my avo oil spray because they make their spray without any additives or propellants.
Just found you and love u!
Awe thank you thank you!
Love the recipes. I can give you a facial to.
Hello from México! In this country lemon is expensive. Can it be done with lime instead? Thank you!
Hi Maria! Yes limes would totally work! :) just adds some fresh flavor
Is there anything other then mint you can use another herb that will still be tasty ? Not a big fresh mint fan .
Hi Sara! Absolutely, parsley basil cilantro or dill would all work in place of mint!
Thank you. I'm really enjoying your recipe:) Could you do a weekly meal prep video of delicious breakfast lunch and dinner and a PDF of a grocery list . That would be awesome or your most used and most loved staples for Mediterranean eating . So, people who are trying to get started can follow along easily 🤔
Can you tell me which brand of za'atar & sumac you used? Thank You
I don’t have a specific brand honestly…I suggest, if you have time, checking to see if there’s an middle eastern/Mediterranean grocery stories in your city because they always carry the best brands!
Can I use ground beef instead of turkey would the cooking time be the same
You could totally use ground beef in place of turkey! I would suggest cooking the same time but just in case, test a meatball 1 minute before they finish cooking and cut it in half to make sure there is no pink or very little - if this makes sense. Thank you for asking Sylvia :)
Where can I find the recipes
Hello, in the description up above there is a link to each recipe or you can search for them at Carolinelfranco.com ! Let me know if you still can’t find them
The za'atar recipe is gone 😭😭😭
You totally look like you can be related to John Travolta.
Really!? Never heard that before lol
You're not married? LOL
Red wine is the mediterranean lifestyle choice not white wine.
While red wine has been researched and shown to have been linked to some health benefits, people all over the Mediterranean drink all varieties of wine! For example, white wine is great in the warmer times of the year and for cooking. White wine also pairs very well with lots of the light Mediterranean diet meals. The Mediterranean diet is all about variety, adjusting to the seasons, and enjoying it all in moderation and balance!