Perfect for summer, easy to make and delicious, this recipe is on repeat for me during summer days, and we have a long summer ahead 🙃. Ingredients: (for 6 servings) 1 kg of green beans (frozen or fresh) 150 g mixed nuts 3 medium carrots 5-6 medium/small peppers a clove of garlic 100 g butter... Continue Reading →
It's a simple and delicious snack made from a few ingredients and ready in 15 minutes. Ingredients: (for 2 servings) 100 g of sliced cheese 150 g raw bacon 70 g grated cheese (parmesan or grana padanao) 1 roll puff pastry 1-2 leeks (depending on how big they are) pepper Preparation: Prepare a tray with... Continue Reading →
If you're craving something light but still fancy enough to impress (yourself or guests 😉), this recipe is a winner. The fish is tender and juicy, the butter makes it rich and comforting, and the fresh mint adds a surprising twist that brightens everything up.It basically tastes like a seaside holiday in every bite -... Continue Reading →
I like halloumi cheese a lot, I love it warm and browned in a pan, or integrated into various dishes and combinations. It is a very versatile cheese. Here, along with the baked tomato sauce, its taste is perfectly complemented by the rest of the ingredients. Ingredients: (for 2 servings) For the baked tomato sauce:... Continue Reading →
Shrimps, butter and garlic are among my favorite ingredients, so when I cooked a dish that successfully incorporated all three of them, I was super happy with the result 😀 Ingredients: (for 2 servings) For the buttery shrimps: 700 g shrimps 120 g butter 8 cloves of garlic 1 small lemon 40 ml white wine... Continue Reading →
A vegetarian delight: peppers stuffed with quinoa, peas and cheese, baked in the oven, full of intense flavors and fine textures. Ingredients: (for 3 servings) 6 bell peppers 200 g quinoa 350 g peas (canned) 6-7 cloves of garlic 2 medium onions 2 medium carrots 250 grams of cheese (I had Gouda - you can... Continue Reading →
It's rhubarb season, and you can already find strawberries in stores, so you have to try this delicious tart that is incredibly easy to prepare. Ingredients: (For 12 servings / a tray of ~27 cm diameter) *For the oat base: 130 g plain rolled oats 250 g brown sugar 90 g flour 1 teaspoon ground... Continue Reading →
For a quick lunch or dinner, this recipe will be a saviour and it's super tasty and easy to prepare. 💜 Ingredients: (for 4 servings) 200 g cheese (I had some leftover Parmesan and some Gouda cheese - you can use any cheese like that) 500 g sweet potatoes 5 cloves of garlic 1 bell... Continue Reading →
Delicious and ultra-easy to prepare. Although it's not the most photogenic dish I've made, I promise you that even is it's the " Ugly Duckling" of foods and that it's absolutely delicious. And what's really important is that everything happens in one pot. ☺️ It will only take 10 minutes to assemble everything, and then... Continue Reading →
Vegan curry easy to prepare and full of flavour. I served it with some rice noodles, but you can also serve it with rice instead of noodles. Please keep in mind that you can prepare this curry by also using other vegetables instead of bell peppers, mushrooms and cauliflower. For example, broccoli, zucchini, normal or... Continue Reading →
Delicious rice, full of flavour. Mushrooms are among my favourite ingredients. I love them. I am absolutely fascinated and happy when I discover a new recipe in which I can integrate them. I expected this rice to turn out good, but I didn't expect it to turn out absolutely delicious. So if you also like... Continue Reading →
A perfect appetiser for parties or quick snacks. They are delicious warm, cold and even the 2nd day (if there are any left 😛) You can prepare them in a vegan, vegetarian or mixed version, depending on your preferences. I had a bit of everything so I experimented with tastes and textures. This is also... Continue Reading →
I had a lot of pieces of various types of cheese in the fridge, and I thought it would be a shame to let them spoil. So I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to try making some baked cheesy peppers. 😀 The result was an extremely easy-to-make and extremely tasty appetizer, which I... Continue Reading →
Easy to put together and easy to cook, this recipe is full of flavours, an explosion of tastes that will make your belly and taste buds happy. Ingredients: (for 4 servings) 8 chicken drumsticks 150 g pitted black olives 1 lemon juice from half a lemon 2 carrots ~800 g small potatoes 5 cloves of... Continue Reading →
I discovered that chestnut flour is a thing. Somehow I never thought that such a thing existed 😀 But apparently it exists and is very popular in some regions of Italy, where there are different kinds of food and desserts that incorporate it. So I decided to try it and after some research, I chose... Continue Reading →
A dish that you can prepare very quickly and easily. It's best the 2nd day, after the flavours have blended, but it's also delicious if you serve it immediately. Ingredients: (for 6 servings) 1 kg of sweet potatoes 3 medium onions 3-4 carrots 60 g of butter 70 ml of milk 1 chorizo (~200 g)... Continue Reading →
Moist dough, full of flavour, with plenty of nuts and flavours that intertwine perfectly, complemented by a delicious cream with cheese. What more could you want from a dessert? This version of carrot cake is easy to prepare, and the result is delicious. Guaranteed. ☺️ It's tastier the second day, but it can also be... Continue Reading →
Shrimps with tomato sauce, spicy and intensely flavoured, served with rice. A great treat for lunch or dinner. Ingredients: (for 5 servings) 1 kg shelled shrimps 800 g canned diced tomatoes 3 stalks of celery 2 large carrots fresh parsley 4 cloves of garlic 1 yellow onion 1 bell pepper a spoonful of dried oregano... Continue Reading →
If you love cabbage, this recipe will definitely be to your taste. It is easy and quick to prepare, using simple ingredients, but the result is delicious. Ingredients: (for 8 servings) 500 g minced beef fresh parsley 2 yellow onions 4 stalks of celery 500 ml beef/chicken/vegetable stock (if you don't have stock, use 3-4... Continue Reading →
With coffee or tea, a piece of banana cake makes everything better ☺️ Ingredients: (for 12 servings - for a 25 cm diameter tray) 250 g butter 2-3 ripe bananas 300 of sugar 3 large eggs vanilla essence 15 g baking powder 200 g flour 40 ml milk 40 g sesame seeds Preparation: Prepare a... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you, but when it comes to "what to eat?" I often find myself running out of time or ideas, and sometimes I acknowledge that I was actually too lazy and didn't go shopping or didn't make an effort to think about what we will eat in the following days. 😀 This... Continue Reading →
Think tender chicken, stir-fried with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a little sweetness, all snuggled into crisp lettuce leaves. They're light, but super satisfying - perfect for those days when you want something healthy but packed with flavour.Great as a lunch, dinner, or even a fun appetiser at a get-together. Eat them with your hands,... Continue Reading →
This is a quick recipe for a delicious vegan curry, served alongside beef meatballs fried in a pan using just a little oil. You can choose to make this exact combination or eat them separately, basically, you have 2 delicious recipes in one ☺️ Ingredients: (for 4 servings) For the curry: 5 medium sweet potatoes... Continue Reading →
Baked fennel is a dish full of flavors and textures. Easy and quick to prepare. Ingredients: (for 2 servings) 2 fennel roots 30 ml of olive oil a few sprigs of fresh parsley a few pieces of soft goat cheese Spice mix: a spoonful of sweet paprika, a spoonful of garlic powder, a spoonful of... Continue Reading →
Guacamole is my go-to food when I have no inspiration. 🙂 What's yours? This is my interpretation of the guacamole recipe. Of course, there are a lot of variations, with different quantities or different secondary ingredients, but they all have as a base: avocado, lime juice (or lemon), tomatoes, onions and cilantro. This dish is... Continue Reading →
Perfect to enjoy with beer 😀 Mini aperitif croissants with cheese and bacon are easy to make; they can be eaten simply or with some mustard, ketchup, or your favorite sauce. I used gouda cheese and bacon, but you can use your favorite cheese and any type of ham if you don't like bacon. Ingredients:... Continue Reading →
One of the most delicious vegan dishes I've ever made/eaten, and I promise I'm not exaggerating 😊 Ingredients: (for ~4 servings) For the salad: 3 medium sweet potatoes 200 g quinoa 400 g fresh spinach a few sprigs of fresh rosemary (can be dried) 2 medium red onions 40 ml olive oil pumpkin seeds dried... Continue Reading →
Fluffy pancakes, not too sweet, which can be eaten plain or with your favorite jam. Easy to prepare from a few ingredients. They are perfect for lazy weekend afternoons. 💜 Ingredients: (for ~9-10 pieces) 200 g flour 9 spoons of sugar 15 g baking powder 3 large eggs 100 ml milk 60 ml lemon juice... Continue Reading →
Quick and tasty, what more could you want from a dessert? Ingredients: (for ~4 servings) one small/medium pumpkin (mine had ~1200g) 100 ml of honey ground cinnamon 150-160 g of raw nuts/hazelnuts (they can be of any kind; I had a mix of hazelnuts, pecans, classic walnuts, cashews, and almonds) Preparation: Cut the pumpkin into... Continue Reading →
I cooked this salmon for a quick lunch, using only a few ingredients, and the result was a super tasty meal. Ingredients: (for ~4 servings) ~600 g salmon ~300 g asparagus (I had frozen) ~200 g cherry tomatoes a lemon 4-5 cloves of garlic a few sprigs of fresh parsley 40 ml of olive oil... Continue Reading →