The inspiration for this recipe is coming from some picnic food my mother used to prepare when there was the possibility to do some quick and easy cooking on site. This is a quick and tasty recipe that is also suitable for larger quantities as party food. The marinaded meat can be prepared well in advance and the actual cooking can be done just before … Continue reading Lemon Chicken Fillets 🍋🍗🌿
This is a simple all-season salad that I like to prepare for a quick lunch or as a side salad with other seafood dishes. The inspiration comes from the Mediterranean tradition of preparing fresh salads with locally available and fresh ingredients, with contrasting textures and flavours. I always keep the dressing as simple as possible to let the main ingredients do their own work and … Continue reading Rocket, Tomato and Tuna Salad 🍅🐟🥗
This is one of the first dessert recipes I have learned to make and I loved it because there is no cooking involved and it can be the base for many variation son the theme: fruit based, assorted creams, vegan version, diabetic version, etc … This is now a classic in Italian cuisine but its history is probably not older than my age as it … Continue reading Tiramisù 🥚🍰🇬🇧
This recipe is perfect for a one-pot main course when the temperature starts coming down and we seek for some comfort food. I think the base for this preparation is possibly originated in the French cuisine tradition and I have made my own variations and adaptations following this school of thought. The final result is a very tasty and filling main course, easy to prepare, … Continue reading Mushroom Chicken with Rice 🍄🍗🍚
This recipe is the result of various trials to find the right balance of ingredients for a classic of Italian cuisine but in vegan and low-gi version. I actually prepare this as a summer treat when I meet with my friend Maria who is vegan. Finding a tasty dessert that is likeable for both a vegan and diabetic diet is a bit of a challenge, … Continue reading Mixed Berry Vegan Panna Cotta 🍓🍈🍮
Baked dishes based around typical local produce are quite common in Apulian cuisine and this preparation with rice, potatoes and mussels is surely amongst the most popular. The popularity of this recipe is linked to its versatility, as it can be consumed cold or warm and it can be carried around and be eatean also away from home, for a picnic or at a party. … Continue reading Riso, patate e cozze 🍚🥔🐚
This is probably the first recipe I learned to cook, as it is simple to prepare and delicious to taste. It is a traditional Italian rice recipe, originally prepared as an autumn festive dish in Northern Italy. If fresh porcini are available, these will add a special flavour to this preparation. Ingredients for 2 people: 200 g of risotto rice carnaroli or brown rice 200 … Continue reading Mushroom Risotto 🍄🍚🇮🇹
This recipe is for a typical dish prepared in the South of Italy, traditionally on Sundays and with freshly made pasta, as a way to serve a substantial course without spending too much time in the kitchen. The fresh pasta would be prepared the evening before and the dish would be baked some time before serving at lunch. This is traditionally known as “timballo”, with … Continue reading Traditional Baked Timballo 🍝🍅🧀
Amongst the most popular pasta sauces, boscaiola – Italian for woodman’s – is traditionally inspired by autumnal ingredients and flavours, although by now it is an all time favourite sauce recipe. Here it is presented in a low-gi/diabetic-friendly version. Ingredients for 2 people: 200 g of whole wheat fusilli pasta 200 g of fresh mushrooms 80 g of diced bacon or pancetta 1 small glass … Continue reading Fusilli alla boscaiola🍝🍄🇬🇧
