Tag Archives: gluten free

SUSHI RICE

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

I have been wanting to try and make sushi at home ever since I started blogging, but for one reason or another, I always postponed this project.  Since my eldest daughter started school, I have so little time to dedicate … Continue reading →

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PUMPKIN RISOTTO

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Today’s recipe is from Lombardia, the region of Italy I grew up in and it is a very simple risotto made with pumpkin cream.  As you know, it is autumn down here in the southern hemisphere… so what’s better than … Continue reading →

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BANANA, COCONUT AND PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Lately I have been experimenting quite a bit with smoothies and shakes.  The truth is, I have been left with some ripe fruits that needed to be used and I wanted to make something light and healthy with it.  Besides, … Continue reading →

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CHOCOLATE, ESPRESSO AND CHILLI MOUSSE

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Have you already decided what to serve to your loved one tomorrow?  If you haven’t, or are still undecided, look no further.  I think I may have the answer for that, at least as far as dessert goes.  I have … Continue reading →

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TRUFFLE HONEY & VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

A little while ago, my husband and I went out to have dinner at a delightful restaurant called Chophouse.  We ate really well and I was particularly impressed by their Wagyu Tartare with truf­fle aioli, pear, pine nuts & white … Continue reading →

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SAUSAGE AND FENNEL RISOTTO

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

I don’t think I have said this before, but when I was expecting my eldest daughter, I used to have very strong savoury cravings and risotto was always on the top of my list!  The great thing about risotto is … Continue reading →

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WHITE CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA SHOOTERS WITH RASPBERRY COULIS

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

If you are not new on this site, you will know that I love all desserts that you can eat with a spoon: mousses, creams, trifles… and panna cotta!  I also like individual servings and I have been making these … Continue reading →

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ITALIAN STYLE HOT CHOCOLATE WITH WHIPPED CREAM

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

Italian winters can be really cold.  I miss the short days, cosy evenings and heart warming food that we used to have during those cold months.  The truth is, it never gets that cold here.  One of the special treats we would … Continue reading →

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