What's In Season- January
January always feels like a natural reset—a chance to slow down and take a fresh look at what’s on our plates. After the busy pace of the holidays, I love coming back to simple, nourishing meals!
January always feels like a natural reset—a chance to slow down and take a fresh look at what’s on our plates. After the busy pace of the holidays, I love coming back to simple, nourishing meals that are easy to cook and even better to eat.
That’s where the Mediterranean way of eating shines. Centered on fresh, whole ingredients, the Mediterranean diet emphasizes simple, delicious foods that are both satisfying and supportive of long-term health. At Fully Mediterranean, it’s not about perfection—it’s about flavor, balance, and ease.
With the colder weather, January is the perfect time to incorporate seasonal ingredients like root vegetables, dark leafy greens, and bright citrus. Think roasted veggies, cozy soups with kale and lentils, or a simple citrus salad to add a little brightness to winter meals. For me, cooking in January is about nourishment and simplicity: choosing seasonal ingredients, leaning into Mediterranean flavors, and creating meals that are satisfying and easy to bring to the table.
Tangerine Shrimp
This dish is one of our favorites during the winter! Oranges are a great source of immune-boosting vitamin C and are the base of the marinade for this recipe. Shrimp is a great source of lean protein and may promote brain and heart health thanks to its omega-3 and antioxidant content. This dish comes together quickly so it’s perfect for a super satisfying weeknight meal!
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Feta and Honey
Cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates, a compound that has anticancer properties. We recommend aiming to include at least one cruciferous vegetable in your diet per day. Some of our favorites include cauliflower, broccoli, kale, cabbage, brussels sprouts and bok choy.
Sesame Noodle Bowls With Seared Tofu
Extra-firm tofu is a great source of plant-based protein that takes on the flavor of any dish. Many people are turned off by the texture of tofu but this is likely because they don’t know how to prepare it. The key to cooking crispy tofu with a ton of flavor is to properly drain your tofu before you start cooking.
To drain it, cut tofu into cubes and line it up on a paper towel. Top the cubes with another layer of paper towel and place a heavy object, like a cast-iron skillet, on top of the tofu for one hour. This will drain the excess water and make your final product, infinitely better! The cucumber, carrots and cabbage add bulk to this dish without adding a lot of extra calories.
Happy Cooking!
Pam and the Team