Cut 6 small red onions in quarters. Chop 1 large red bell pepper in long pieces and 4 garlic cloves. Spread all together in an oven dish. Add a little drizzle of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of dried basil. Bake in the oven at 180° for 20 mins. After 20 mins add 300 grams … More Beautiful red
You know that spongy thin white toast bread? That’s the one you need for this recipe.4 croques, 8 slices of that bread, 4 slices of mozzarella, 1 egg, 2 table spoons of flour, 100ml of semi skimmed milk and 1 table spoon of dried basil.Create 4 mozzarella sandwiches. Press at the sides to close the … More Croque mozzarella
For the first time I’ll try the ‘pasta d’acciughe ‘, a paste made of pure anchovies. I imagine that a creamy anchovies sauce, green asparagus and pasta are great for a delicious Friday evening dinner.More vegetables than pasta, is my preferred balance. Clean 800 grams of green asparagus by removing the woody end. Chop in … More Green asparagus with pasta and anchovies sauce
Lasagna is considered to be comfort food. It’s challenging to find less rich versions without questioning the flavor.Defrost 400 grams of spinach. Drain. Mix with 250 grams of ricotta, 2 teaspoons of dried thyme, pepper, salt and nutmeg.Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves and 1 red onion in a drizzle of olive oil. Add 500 … More Easy lasagna
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😘
I was used to shop weekly in the big supermarket in Siena and an occasional shopping in the local stores. Since the lock down I feel so lucky with 2 local grocery shops, fish is now frozen instead of fresh and the choice of vegetables and fruit is less abundant but fresh. Rectangular puff pastry … More Local shopping
My answer is NO. It’s all about organization, which for a lot of fans is one of my strongest qualities.What do I store in my small freezer : some fish as shrimps, salmon, vongole and squid, frozen fresh herbs, home made stock, curry paste, puff pastry and fresh peas. Now and again I will put … More Will you need a large freezer in case of a lockdown?
We probably eat a daily portion of vegetables for4p. Most of the recipes are meant for 4p. I reduce carbs and proteins and keep the amount of vegetables (or even more). Before my breakfast I take 1 kiwifruit, with now and again some extra fruit. I love my homemade bread in the morning, with cheese, … More A daily overdose of vegetables, no problem 😉
For 2p, cut 600 grams of washed potatoes in quarters. Cut 2 red onions in quarters. Cut 1 large fennel in slices. Put all together in an oven dish. Add a drizzle of olive oil, 4 chopped garlic cloves, 1 table spoon of dried basil. Bake in the oven at 200°for approx 45 mins. Stir … More Potatoes, fennel, courgettes and gorgonzola dolce😍
Start with the salad. Cut a red cabbage in the blender in thin stripes. Put 1 chopped red onion in 3 table spoons of red wine vinegar. Add 2 teaspoons of honey and 6 table spoons of olive oil. Mix the dressing with the cabbage and store in the fridge. Remove the seeds of a … More How to give tofu some flavor
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