Fresh banana slices make Peanut Butter Nutella Banana Bites with creamy peanut butter, Nutella, honey, and toasted almonds for a simple sweet snack.
Nonna’s Poached Pears
Today’s recipe brings back very fond memories of my grandmother Bice. She was a fantastic cook and she could whip up amazing dishes. These easy pears though were like a trademark. Only she could turn something so simple into a fingerlicking dessert. To make this recipe, you need small cooking pears that are still hard…
Prosciutto, Goat’s Milk Ricotta and Rockmelon Skewers
As I promised, today I am back with an idea on how to use the home-made Goat’s Milk Ricotta from my latest post. Today’s recipe is the perfect summer appetiser, but it also works well as a palate cleanser any time of the year. It looks very elegant, but it is actually very easy to make. If…
Homemade Banana Milk
Easy mornings start with simple drinks like this Homemade Banana Milk, smooth and lightly sweet, made from ripe bananas and cold milk, ready in minutes.
Apple Roses
I love apple desserts, don’t you? When I was a child, my favourite cake was this Apple Tart and it is still one of my favourites. Today’s recipe is quite common in Italy and there are a few variations to it. Some people cook the apples, others use them raw, some people sprinkle cinnamon on…
Watermelon and Strawberry Salad with Ginger and Lime Syrup
Crisp watermelon, ripe strawberries, and fresh mint turn this Watermelon and Strawberry Salad into a colourful dish finished with homemade ginger and lime syrup.
Biancomangiare with Citrus Salad
Today’s recipe is all about Sicily. Last week I shared with you the recipe for Sicilian Almond Milk, a deliciously sweet drink. Besides drinking it plain, it also makes a great base for desserts like Biancomangiare. Biancomangiare (where bianco means “white” and mangiare means “to eat”) is a traditional Italian pudding and in its Sicilian version it…
Torta di Mele della Nonna (Italian Apple Cake)
Golden apple cake with a soft crumb, buttery taste, and baked fruit throughout makes Torta di Mele della Nonna a reliable bake any day.
Razzleberry Pie
The combination of blackberries, raspberries and blueberries plus a crumb topping makes for a scrumptious Razzleberry Pie! As you know, I am travelling at the moment, so I thought of asking some of my favourite food blogger friends to come over and share some of their amazing creations with all of you! I told you…
Pomegranate Panna Cotta
Oh yes, another panna cotta recipe. I know, I know… I already have quite a few on the blog, but it is a dessert that I really love and I often make it. Besides, it is so easy and quick to put together that it often comes in handy. Panna cotta is a little like…
Cinnamon Apple Chips
During the Christmas holidays, we all tend to eat a lot. And we also snack a lot more than during other times of the year. I find it easier to snack on healthy food and fresh fruits here in Australia, as it is summer, but for all my friends and family up in the Northern…
Vanilla Poached Tamarillos #SundaySupper
This week, the #SundaySupper bloggers are sharing recipes with ingredients that are hunted or foraged. This can include wild game or vegetarian options or also special ingredients that you have to source online or hunt down at specialty markets. I love the theme! As I regularly cook with ethnic ingredients (where for ethnic, I mean…
Strawberry Jam
A jar of Strawberry Jam in the fridge means pancakes, crumpets, and porridge are instantly better. Bright, glossy, and generously fruity from the first spoonful.
Pomegranate Risotto
As you know, autumn has come to the Southern hemisphere. I can’t lie… I don’t mind it. I welcome the fresher air and the leaves changing colour on the trees. It is a beautiful season. And I LOVE autumn food: mushrooms, chestnuts, quince… pomegranates. In fact, pomegranates always put a smile on my face: I…
Watermelon Margarita
Fresh watermelon blended into a citrusy mix gives this Watermelon Margarita a naturally sweet flavour with a bright, citrusy finish.
JASMINE AND MANGO PANNA COTTA SHOOTERS
These panna cotta shooters are a very elegant and exotic dessert. I believe they would be the perfect dessert for any New Year’s Eve dinner party. When I smell jasmine, I am always brought back in time… you see, in the house I used to spend my summer holidays in Sicily, we had a beautiful…
BANANA BASIL JAM
Left over bananas. Why is it that I ALWAYS have left over bananas in my kitchen? Ah, yes… wait. It must be because my kids always beg me to buy them when they see them at the grocery store… they promise they will eat them and then, they don’t. I am not a huge fan…
Blood Orange Margarita
There’s no better match for ghost stories and pumpkin lanterns than a Blood Orange Margarita. Bright, tart, and just spooky enough for grown-up treats. Happy Halloween, everyone! I can’t believe October is almost over. It feels like Christmas is already peeking around the corner. My parents will be visiting soon, and we are already planning…
PINEAPPLE CRUMBLE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE
Today’s recipe is a spur of the moment kind of recipe. I had some fresh pineapple in the fridge and some butterscotch sauce leftover from another dish and I knew they would taste delicious together. So, I came up with a quick dessert: pineapple and butterscotch crumble. We all loved it. The slight tanginess of…
Pineapple and Passion Fruit Jam
A spoonful of sunshine for your mornings, this Pineapple and Passion Fruit Jam is glossy, bright, and ridiculously good, ideal for simple everyday breakfasts.
Spinach and Rocket Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Fresh strawberries bring a naturally sweet twist to Spinach and Rocket Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette, pairing perfectly with baby spinach, peppery rocket, and crunchy toasted pecans.
WATERMELON GELATO
Today, for my Regional Italian dish series, I am going to take you all back to Sicily with the perfect summer recipe. I know, I know… it’s winter down here and it’s also been quite cold lately, but my family and friends are enjoying summer in Europe, so I thought of publishing this today. I…
Strawberry, Banana and Apple Smoothie
Juicy strawberries and soft banana blend with crisp apple in this Strawberry Banana and Apple Smoothie for a cool, creamy drink that feels refreshing.
STRAWBERRY AND LEMON CHEESECAKE IN A GLASS
Who doesn’t love cheesecakes?? I do! I must say that I discovered them quite late in my teenage years as they are not an Italian “thing” (though now they are quite popular in Italy too). I was in New York for 3 weeks as an exchange student when I was 17 and one of the (many) things…
Banana Passion Fruit Smoothie
Creamy, tropical, and easy to sip, this Banana Passion Fruit Smoothie brings banana, coconut, and passion fruit together for a refreshing drink that feels light and sunny.
Mimosa Cocktail
Fresh, fruity, and easy to sip, this Mimosa Cocktail brings a zesty brightness with a light, fizzy finish to any gathering.
LAMB TAJINE WITH QUINCES
When I feel like having some comfort food, I often make stews. Just the aroma of a stew cooking on the stove (or in the oven) has a somewhat relaxing and almost therapeutic effect. When I make a stew on a rainy day, even the bad weather seems more bearable and from annoying, it becomes captivating and…
