The gluten free and lactose free hypes are gradually influencing the Italian cooking style. I’m not really into those hypes but I’m generally into healthy cooking which implies an overdose of vegetables. Now and again I love an overdose of spaghetti which I try to compensate with a veggie starter. Spaghetti aglio olio peperoncini is … More The pure Italian cuisine
It’s popular, I know, but still not bad as alternative a carbfree pizza. Clean, chop and dry 1 cauliflower. Blend. Put the mixture on baking paper. Bake at 180° for approximately 15 mins. Cool down. Mix the cauliflower with 1 egg, 2 table spoons of almond flour, 1 table spoon of dried thyme, a pinch … More No carbs tonight
I have an impressive amount of kitchen equipment, although certain tools I rarely use. A spiralizer is one of those things. It creates lovely vegetable curls, but ( mine is for sure) it’s not really handy. I must admit that this salad would be less attractive without.Marinate 300 grams of defrosted and dried scampi in … More Kitchen tools
For 2p, chop 4 garlic cloves, 1 red onion and 2 bell peppers. Fry in a drizzle of olive oil. Add 2 teaspoons of dried basil, dried chili flakes and 1 table spoon of garam masala. Stir and fry. Add 500 grams of cherry tomatoes. Allow to simmer for approximately 20 mins. Taste, add pepper … More In between shakshuka and chili senza carne😘
For 2p 8 baby artichokes is a lovely portion. Clean the artichokes by removing stems, outer leaves and top part. Cut in wedges and put in cold water mixed with the juice of 1 lemon. Slice 4 garlic cloves. Put then in a large oven dish. Drain the artichokes and spread them in the oven … More Lucky we, a delivery of fresh baby artichokes in the local store 😋
Cecina is a Tuscan bread based on chickpea flour. I didn’t have chickpea flour, but managed to create some dough and used curry powder and turmeric for a more exotic taste.Put 130 grams of dried chickpeas in 500 ml of salted water. Store at room temperature for an overnight. Add 1 table spoon of curry … More Something ‘in between’
Farro is a local product. I love the texture. If I have to choose between farro or risotto rice, my choice will be farro because of healthy issues. For 2p chop a mixture of mushrooms (500 grams). Heat a pan, add a mixture of butter and olive oil. Bake the mushrooms until crispy and al … More Farro and spelt seem to be cousins
Today I have been cleaning like crazy. My whole body aches, although I’m not convinced that it’s the healthiest way to exercise. Anyway, it’s almost done …for this week. My appreciation for our Luana will be even more after the lock down period. After the cleaning, I decided to do my every other day 5km … More I love my cleaning lady
I love all in one dishes even if the ingredients have a different cooking time. The reasons are plenty: less cleaning and dish washing after dinner, little possibility of burned food (if you avoid the grill function), more attractive way to serve your food, less after- smell, and probably a few more advantages. Today’s vegetables … More Step by step
I adore fresh artichokes, especially the young ones without hairy inside. Canned artichokes are a perfect alternative for a pizza topping, in a dip or soup, but fresh ones are awesome. Clean 5 baby artichokes. Cut them in quarters and store in water with lemon. Drain and dry. Heat a pan. Add some olive oil. … More Fresh artichokes and moghrabie
