My Italian Comfort Food
Now or never: there is little, very little to the end of summer but the popsicles always have time to break a hot afternoon or, even in September! Only a few simple ingredients: fruit, sugar and water. Test yourself and discover your favorite flavor! MAKES 6 POPSICLES READY IN 10′ (+ FREEZING TIME) […]
Today’s watchword: freshness! When it is hot it is important to hydrate and to do it there are lots of valid alternatives than simple water! I’ve recently fallen in love with fruit sorbets: a real pleasure moment full of vitamins! So I’m leaving you the recipe for apple and elderberry sorbet, a simply perfect match! […]
Today I feel a little green and I ‘ve decided for an omelet, but not just any! It’s a vegetarian version with my beloved asparagus and Ricotta cheese, have you ever tried something like this? The result is really soft, delicious and healthy too, since it doesn’t need fat because is baked in oven! […]
It takes only 5 minutes, I sware! Those for last minute dinners, when you come back home, open the fridge and have two chances: cry or invent something with those few ingredients that look at you from the fridge. What’s the secret to make perfect tomato eggs? Only one: don’t overcook them! SERVES 2 […]
A specialty made in Liguria, my mother’s homeland! I find her homemade comfort food better then masterchef’s masterpieces 😉 A tomato-free sauce, ideal for pasta, lasagne and risotto… but if you want to try it in the best possible way spread it on bread! SERVES 4-5 PEOPLE READY IN 40′ INGREDIENTS 1 lemon […]
After so many temptations it’s time to detox the stomach… so what about a velvety vegetable soup? This time I chose to make it with broccoli: very easy and excellent. An ideal dinner if for lunch you’ve indulged in some extra gluttonies or if you are simply looking for something good and healthy too. […]
In Italy we call them “cavolini “ or “cavoletti”, but the result is the same! Today we’re having these goodnesses rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene. Celebration time is over… , so let’s start the season with healthy and genuine products! SERVES 4 PEOPLE READY IN 15′ INGREDIENTS: 7 oz Brussels sprouts Water […]