Stuffed calamari recipe (also called stuffed squid recipe) is very common in the Mediterranean countries and I discovered that is very popular in the USA during Christmas. I love it any time of the year.What is calamari In case you get confused, calamari is squid in Italian and Spanish. They are cephalopods, the same family as octopus and cuttlefish, with short legs and long head. You can find them in different sizes called with different ...
Caprese cake is an almond chocolate cake from Naples, which was created by mistake! There is no flour, so it’s perfect for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Creamy and chocolaty, the ground almonds give it a perfect crunchy texture. Why there is no mozzarella in the Caprese cake The name Caprese, has been…
This roasted butternut squash recipe is one of my favourite comfort foods in the autumn when butternut squash is in season. I roast the squash with plenty of garlic and mix it with spinach. Healthy, creamy and light, I either use it as a side dish for meat or as a main dish for a…
If you’re trying to lose weight but need to satisfy your cravings for lasagna, a healthy eggplant Parmesan is all you need. Similar to Greek moussaka, eggplant parmesan is a complete meal, but while most recipes fry the eggplants, here I grill them and then bake it. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What’s the difference with ‘normal’ Eggplant Parmesan…
This simple black truffle recipe will make you fully appreciate the earthy taste of the famous black truffle – effectively a wild mushroom. Fresh tagliatelle, butter and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano is all you need to make the most of its oaky, nutty and world celebrated flavour. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What is a truffle Truffles are wild…
Deep fried eggplant balls is a classic recipe from the South of Italy, flavoured with basil, garlic and Parmesan, even the fuzziest children will devour those delightful vegetable bites. They are perfect to serve as a starter, on a buffet table or as canapes. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Why they are so delicious If you like Italian meatballs…
Easy to make, the stuffed round courgettes are a balanced meal for a healthy family dinner. Even the children will happily eat their veg here. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Ingredients for the stuffing I always use Italian seasoned breadcrumbs in many of my recipes, that is why I usually prepare a large amount and keep it in the…
Beef Daube Provencal is a classic dish from the South of France, it is beef stewed in red wine flavoured with vegetables, herbs and orange peels. It can be served with rice, fresh tagliatelle, warm or cold. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What Daube means Daube is a cooking method to braise either meat, fish or vegetables with wine….
This baked rice recipe is the perfect side dish for a dinner party. It can be combined with almost anything and it is quickly cooked in the oven in 20 minutes. You can enjoy your guests’ company while the delicious dinner is cooking. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] When to make baked rice Rice is a very versatile ingredient,…
This is an easy ratatouille recipe, quicker and healthier to make than a traditional one and you are not compromising in taste and creaminess. All vegetables are baked in the oven at once. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Why making this easy ratatouille A traditional ratatouille can be very labour intensive to make as all the vegetables should be…
This is a very simple Italian potato salad recipe which can be used as a side dish for many mains. It is particularly good with fresh seafood and seafood platters as it is flavoured with parsley, garlic and lemon. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What potatoes to use In this recipe, I use baby potatoes but you can use…
