My Neapolitan mother-in-law starts cooking at 6am in the morning. Admittedly her ragu is unbeatable. I have a quick version of ragu but it does allow me to stay in bed a little longer.
An apple crumble with a twist. Marsala or else Rhum will do the trick if served at an adult dinner. Custard or ice cream can be added to give the kids an extra treat.
These muffins are perfect for your breakfast table but kids will also love them as a snack. Soft, moist and scrumptious they certainly don’t last long in our household.
A clafoutis with banana and coconut milk is the exotic version of the French popular dessert. This dish is great to finish off the seemingly endless supply of over ripe bananas and with a dollop of Nutella on top the kids will love it!
A salad green referred to as “rocket,” it’s simply another name for arugula, roquette in French or rucola in Italian. It is closely related to radish, kale, and cauliflower. Rucola health benefits includes supporting bone density, facilitating the regenerating of muscle and blood clotting, supporting weight loss, to name a […]
An Italian classic revisited with a fresh, fruity and light twist: this strawberry parfait is a fruity variation of the traditional tiramisù and is perfect for hot summer days. The rich red strawberries are not just a visual delight, but also a treat for the taste buds.
With summer still under way it seemed a good time to share the recipe. It may seem like an unlikely combination but trust me it’s absolutely delicious!
Clafoutis is an easy French dessert that’s perfect for using up summer fruit. The idea is a baked dessert of fruit arranged in a buttered dish and covered with a thick flan-like batter. It is decidedly more elegant yet even simpler to make than a crumble. Use whatever fruit you have […]
Ceviche makes a light, satisfying meal. Of Peruvian origin, ceviche is fish or seafood marinated in citrus juices, which then “cook” the fish. Make your ceviche from pre-frozen fish. It’s just a smart thing to do. Once it’s been properly frozen, however, the sky’s the limit. You can begin the dish in the […]
Tiramisù is without a doubt my absolute best dish. A very dear friend was so gracious as to give away her secret recipe and it has a been a hit every time I have served it. Fast and simple to make but beware you use good espresso coffee and proper […]
Couscous is a Maghrebi dish of small steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina that is traditionally served with a stew spooned on top. Filling, fast, cheap and healthy, what’s not to love about couscous? This Mediterranean grain has become a popular side dish but with a bit of creativity also allows […]
A Swiss globetrotting mum, figlia di Americano, con corazòn Napoletano and a British accent walking on the wild side between Paris, Lugano and Madrid! An entrepreneurial Expat with a passion for cooking and a curiosity for any new recipe which is easy, uncomplicated and fast to prepare. Desserts are my speciality but I can bash up a 5 course meal if I have to in a couple of hours. So enjoy and BUON APPETITO!
