Every season has a color, even on your plate. Orange is definitely a color connected to this season with as ingredient number 1, the squash. During our road trip through a part of Italy we discovered local specialities. We had lunch on several different places as in Mantova. There we tasted the amazing ‘tortelli di … More Autumn orange
The first pumpkins are available. Although the original recipe uses a butternut, I use a a small local one which is probably a bit dryer. Heat the oven at 220°. Mix 1 sliced pumpkin with 2 sliced red onions, 4 chopped garlic cloves, a handful of sage leaves, salt, pepper and 2-3 table spoons of … More One more
Cut a butternut of 1,5 kilo in large pieces. Remove the seeds. Brush 2 table spoons of olive oil on the meat. Season with pepper and salt. Cover with aluminium foil. Bake in the oven at 200° for 1h, or until tender. In the meantime you will have to think about an idea for a … More Another pumpkin lasagna tonight
At the beginning of the year I decided to pay even more attention to healthy eating. I hate dieting if it means elimination. Eating consciously has always been my food philosophy. So I started by asking myself where I could cut kcal without following a real diet : – instead of ‘a drizzle of olive … More Eat consciously
Whenever I see a good tasting pumpkin I buy it and store them cool. Almost weekly I inspect my little collection because once they show weak spots, they quickly deteriorate. Today’s one has a green skin and a deep orange colored firm meat. Those are the best😍. Remove skin and seeds. Chop in cubes. Spread … More A tribute to pumpkin
The last cookbook of Donna Hay is so beautiful. The dark background of the picture shows the dishes at their best. The lasagne recipes are based on a cauliflower cheese sauce which reduces the amount of fat and carbs and offers even more vegetables. In order to have a dish for 2p I halved the … More How much vegetables can you eat
Pasta, butternut, spinach, sage and gorgonzola in an ‘all in one’ ovendish😋. For 2-3p, remove the skin and seeds of 1 small butternut ( 700 grams total weight). Chop in small cubes. Put in an oven dish. Add 1,5 table spoon of olive oil, pepper, salt and 2 bay leaves. Bake in the oven at … More Comfort food is not always a bomb
Rotolo is the Italian word for a roll. It’s a bit more fussy than a lasagna but it looks great. Blanch 300 grams of chopped leek. Drain and cool down. Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves and 1 chopped shallot in a little drizzle of olive oil for a few minutes. Mix with the leek, … More More spectacular than a lasagna
The Crete Senesi is our number one in Tuscany. We are so lucky to live in between the Chianti and the Crete Senesi. The seasonal changes are amazing. No picture can show the real beauty but I will at least give you an idea, thanks to my personal photographer Iris. To avoid lack of cooking … More After a lovely walk in the Crete Senesi
Purple potatoes, red onion, sage and taleggio on a whole wheat puff pastry is not only beautiful but also delicious. It’s the first time that I discovered whole wheat puff pastry, it’s meant to be covered with warm colors 😉. Wash and slice 400 grams of purple potatoes thinly. Slice 1red onion and 4 garlic … More Purple
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