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…
Seafood Pizza
I’ve tried so many pizzas in the past and I think this is one of my favourite one because of its simplicity. Ingredients 8 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1/3 lb raw devined shrimp 1/2 lb squid fillet 1 small sweet red pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 small bunch green onions 2 tbsp vegetable oil Salt…
Creamy Salmon Pasta
Tasty salmon pasta in a creamy sauce is the perfect midweek dinner. It tastes just like something you would like to order in a nice Italian restaurant. Still it is so simple to make at home. Ingredients 14 oz tagliatelle 1/2 lb salmon fillet 1 large stem of leek 2 cloves of garlic 1 cup…
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…
Ground Turkey Tacos
Due to its low fat content, ground turkey tacos have a bad reputation for being dry. To solve this problem, stir in 1 cup of your favorite tomato sauce or more to taste and you’ll have super easy, healthy, and delicious tacos! Ingredients 2 lbs turkey thigh fillet 12 tacos 1 large onion 3-4 garlic…
Italian Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Basil
It is an Italian-inspired skillet chicken. Simple chicken thigh recipe cooked in white wine with tomatoes and ham. With fresh basil and white beans, this is a hearty family dinner. Ingredients 8 chicken thighs 8 slices ham 800 g small tomatoes 1 can (400 g) cannellini beans 3/4 cup dry white wine 1 bunch basil…