The exact origin of lemon cake is unknown. It is probably derived from the pound cake, which was first baked in England around 1700. A pound of each ingredient was used to make a simple, heavy cake to feed large groups of people. It’s a favorite for tea time at […]
It’s a Swiss recipe straight from the source. Gruyère is a hard yellow Swiss cheese named after the town of Gruyère. It is sweet but slightly salty, with a flavour that varies widely with age. Did you know that in 2018, over 15,000 tons of Gruyère were sold in Switzerland, […]
A perfect combination of making a cake: simple, beautiful, fragrant and beguiling. An exotic touch thanks to the addition of rosewater and invitingly easy to make.
The secret in this recipe are the red paper flakes or peperoncino as they are called in Italian. A vegan dish where the tomatoes are roasted with peperoncino and plenty of oil, then the sweet tomato oil goes straight into the butter beans, which are whizzed up into a silky […]
Cupcakes with a twist. Who can resist layers of meat, cheese and tomato baked in little lasagna cupcakes? How two cultures clash or what happens when our Italo-American tastes meet in the middle.
Hanging on to those Greek holiday summer vibes and adding a bit of autumn flavour to this salad. Late October, early November is the season for pomegranates, pinkish red orbs filled with crunchy seeds (known as arils), bursting with flavor. Delicious, juicy and jewel-like, the pomegranate’s seeds are packed with […]
Back from a lovely Greek holiday, this is an easy way to transport you right back to that fresh sea breeze… if only in your mind.
Quinoa is a new entry in our family’s diet. I admit not being a huge fan of it but really do enjoy this fresh summer salad for its taste as well as for its colourful vibe. Healthy, refreshing, and deeply satisfying.
Perfect for a summer cocktail this refreshing dip will transport you straight onto the island of Mykonos… if only in your thoughts!
If you just happen to have some leftover asparagus, new potatoes and radish this is a simple a delightful potato salad with a twist.
A Swiss globetrotting mum, figlia di Americano, con corazòn Napoletano and a British accent walking on the wild side between Italy, Spain and Switzerland! 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!
