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 🍋🍗🌿
C’est probablement la première recette que j’ai apprise à cuisiner, car elle est simple à préparer et délicieuse à déguster. C’est une recette de riz italienne traditionnelle, préparée à l’origine comme un plat de fête d’automne dans le nord de l’Italie. Si des cèpes frais sont disponibles, ceux-ci ajouteront une saveur particulière à cette préparation. Ingrédients pour 2 personnes: 200 g de riz carnaroli risotto … Continue reading Risotto aux champignons 🍄🍚🇮🇹
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 🍄🍗🍚
With this blog I have also started posting some of the recipes I have developed and adapted over the years to my diabetic diet, so I can enjoy delicious food without compromising my blood sugar levels. Here are some of my favourites: Traditional Cooking 🍝🥘🥗 You can follow me also on my other social media channels: and subscribe to updates by email on this blog: Continue reading My favourite recipes 🥘👨🏼🍳❤️
Questa ricetta è per un piatto tipico preparato nel sud Italia, tradizionalmente la domenica e con della pasta fresca, per servire una portata sostanziosa, senza passare troppo tempo in cucina. La pasta fresca sarebbe stata preparata la sera prima e il piatto sarebbe stato cotto un po’ di tempo prima di servire a pranzo. Questo è tradizionalmente noto come “timballo”, con molte varianti secondo le … Continue reading Timballo di pasta al forno 🍝🍅🧀
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 🍓🍈🍮
Eggs Royale is definitely one of my favourite brunch dishes and I love having it in a restaurant or cook it at home. Sometimes I do not the time to actualy prepare it as it should be done, following the original preparation for poached eggs. I have found a shortcut alternative that saves time and cn be prepared also in a minimalist kitchen just with … Continue reading Eggs Royale 🥚🍣🇺🇸
Beef Stroganoff (Бефстро́ганов) is a popular dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with sour cream (smetana), typical of Russian cuisine. From its origins in mid-19th-century Russia, it has become popular also around the world, with considerable variation from the original recipe. Its name comes from the association with the rich and famous Russian familty Stroganoff, whose chefs may have come up with this delicious prepration. Ingredients for 2 people: … Continue reading Beef Stroganoff 🥩🥛🇷🇺
