It’s a very hearty salad. A great option for those who don’t have time to have breakfast, who are very hungry or in a hurry. Ingredients 6-7 leaves of romano 3 1/2 oz arugula 4 medium cucumbers Handful of small basil leaves 8 slices bacon 8 slices ham 20 quail eggs 2 large slices of…
Baked Stuffed Pumpkin
Tender, sweet, baked stuffed pumpkin with a gorgeous mixture of rice, nuts and raisins. A beautiful recipe for your Thanksgiving or Halloween gathering! Ingredients 1 pumpkin 4 lb 1 medium onion 1/2 cup dark raisins 1/4 cup peeled walnuts 1/4 cup rice 7 tbsp butter 1 tbsp cooking butter 1 tsp ground cinnamon Salt to…
Lace Almond Cookies
Lace cookies are very thin and crunchy cookies made from butter, sugar, salt, and other ingredients. These are deceptively simple to cook, needing absolutely no physical exertion. Take the ingredients, let them get mixed, scoop onto the baking sheet, bake and voila! It’s done. For an extra special treat, add a little chocolate. Ingredients 3/4…
Tuna Salad with Grapes and Nuts
This tuna salad is a healthy spin on the classic salad with tuna and an easy lunch made in minutes. The mayo to yogurt ratio in this salad is about 1:3 making it a pretty healthy version of a waldorf. It can also be delicious when placed on a sandwich! Ingredients 1 small bunch of…
Baked Apricots and Cherries with Ricotta
This simple recipe is fantastic for your summertime parties. Baked apricots drizzled with a little olive oil and topped with ricotta cheese. Ingredients 12 apricots 15–20 cherries 3/4 cup ricotta or soft cottage cheese 1 small bunch of parsley 4 sprigs thyme 2 tbss olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp salt Preparation Preheat…
Warm Bean Salad
I love to serve warm salad, dressed with an emulsion of olive oil and garlic as it makes a delicious accompaniment to grilled or roasted lamb, chicken and seafood. Ingredients 1 can white beans 1 can red beans 2 cups frozen green beans Black pepper to taste 1 medium onion Salt to taste 8 cherry…
Corn Pancakes with Turkey
This amazing corn pancake recipe is quick and easy, with simple ingredients to make a delicious snack or meal. The turkey adds some protein, and a tasteful seasoning mix of onion, thyme, leek, and mustard really ties it all together. Ingredients 5 slices bacon 200 g leek (white part) 1 small onion 2–3 green onion…
Squid with Potatoes and Spinach
This is a perfect, easy Italian-style dish – squid can easily be replaced by prawns. The oil and potatoes work so well with seafood. Ingredients 2 lbs small squid 2 lemons 4 cloves garlic 1 bunch parsley 1/2 cup olive oil Salt Pepper Olive oil for frying For garnish: 2 lbs potato 14 oz spinach…
Healthy Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and Strawberries
This strawberry avocado cilantro salad with shrimp tossed in a delicious strawberry vinaigrette dressing is a wonderful meal perfect for hot summer days. It is a bowl packed with nutrition and flavors. No one can resist! Ingredients 15-20 large raw shrimp (peeled) 2 ripe avocados 1 cup fresh strawberries 1 lime 1/2 red chili pepper…
Stracciatella, Strawberry and Tomato Toasts
Like with most Italian recipes, simplicity is foremost. Stracciatella is a mixture of mozzarella made with buffalo milk and cream. Its gentle and creamy taste combines perfectly with tomatoes and strawberries. If you can’t find Stracciatella, you are welcome to use any cream cheese. Ingredients 6 slices wheat bread 3 medium tomatoes 2 cups strawberry…