A good meatball should be packed with flavor and tender throughout. Although the process can be a labor of love, making them from scratch is really easy. Here’s how to make perfect meatballs every time but remember the Italians do NOT serve meatballs with spaghetti… that is an American combination.
Tagliatelle with walnut sauce are a very special first course: the unmistakable taste and intense aroma make them very popular. It is a simple dish found in Emilia Romagna and Liguria, with some variations also in Campania. Be careful as nuts are a very energetic food and if you overdo […]
One of the quickest and easiest recipes you’ll ever make – this smoked salmon and crème fraîche pasta recipe is a dinner party hit. In order to give it an extra green twist just add asparagus.
The best homemade tomato basil soup recipe made with roasted fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, caramelized onions and optional add-ins for extra creaminess. Just the ticket to staying warm and cozy!
Just the ticket on a cold November day… this creamy pea soup is loaded with nutrition such as calcium, potassium and vitamin A. If you are looking for an easy way to get your kids to eat their veggies, this is it! Add some crunchy bacon bits to it and […]
Nothing beats Nonna’s cooking. A family favourite and a delicious dish to keep everyone warm on a chilly day. Pasta e fagioli means “pasta and beans” in Italian. This hearty vegetarian stew is full of irresistible fresh flavor. It’s vegan, too, as long as you don’t top it with cheese.
A traditional ceviche of cod with coriander, red onion and avocado perfect for the hot summer days. You might wish to add some chilli to spice it up a little.
A fresh combo with an exotic touch. Couscous is the staple product of North Africa and the national dish of the countries of Maghreb, that is, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. It is traditionally prepared as part of a meat or vegetable stew seasoned with cumin. It also mixed beautifully with […]
When you don’t feel like cooking this is your answer. A 30 min. tasty ragù that goes with pasta, moussaka, stuffed peppers or zucchini and any combination you think could work for you.
Lentils are not my favourite but they are a great option for a light and healthy lunch. This substantial dish is best eaten at room temperature.
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!
