These little mini quiches are a snap to make. The store bought ready roll pastry sees to this. The filling is a quick stir fry with cream and egg and the crunchy chestnut topping makes these especially tasty. They’re almost better warmed up the next day if they last that long! Continue reading
La ricetta di questa crostata rustica di segale e mele che ho creato per il contest “Lo Pan Ner” – i Pani delle Alpi e’ perfetta per chi non ama il troppo dolce. La farina di segale dona un piacevole sapore di nocciolato ed una consistenza friabile che risalta la freschezza del ripieno delle mele. I ribes aggiungono un tocco di colore e pizzico di piacevole asprezza. Ho creato questa crostata per chi ama la semplicità’ di sapori naturali e genuini di una volta. (http://www.lopanner.com/vda/) Continue reading
Actually this blueberry peach tart is easier than pie – literally! I even used a pizza pan to bake it in since the fruit is spread out more and consequently the bottom of the crust stays crisper. The buckwheat crust lends a pleasantly nutty flavour and the juicy peaches and blueberries pair together perfectly. Other than less gluten in the crust the filling too uses practically no sugar – only a touch of maple syrup to bring out the natural sweetness of the fruit. Perfect with a dollop of whipped cream on top. Continue reading
These little mini cheesecakes make a perfect and easy to serve dessert for the Fourth of July. The fresh berries add a refreshing splash of color too. Continue reading
These Lemon Tarts could be considered the Italian cousin of Lemon Meringue Pie (minus the meringue). The big difference here is the crust which is a sweet pastry crust as opposed to regular pie crust. Of course you could bake it in a regular pie pan and cover it with meringue if you wish although it seems more refreshing on its own. Continue reading
These little crunchy millet baskets can actually be filled with anything but here I chose a simple zucchini cheese filling topped with a crispy parmesan wafer. These wafers by the way can be made in seconds with just one easy ingredient: grated Parmesan! The baskets themselves can be made ahead of time and ready to be filled when you need them. Continue reading
These apple dumplings are literally “easier than pie”. They are basically pie crust wrapped around an apple. No peeling or chopping apples here. They make perfect and tidy single portions. The incredible flaky crust is unlike the usual pie crust due to a couple of “secret” ingredients you’ll find in my recipe. Continue reading
This Salsola soda quiche contains an interesting grasslike vegetable more commonly known as “agretti” in Italy. It has a very pleasant tangy flavor and makes an unusual quiche. This vegetable has a very short season – you can usually find it only from April to May. So it’s a good idea to take advantage of this period to utilise its super detox properties. In fact it contains considerable amounts of vitamins A, C and especially the B group – not to mention also lots of minerals. Continue reading
This Artichoke Red Chicory Strudel is a savory version of the classic strudel. The dried cranberries and pine nuts give it just the right tanginess to balance out the vegetable flavors. Continue reading
This Kale Quiche is so easy to put together especially if you have the ready made flaky pastry. I used the whole wheat type that gives it a rustic twist. Brushing the bottom of the crust with olive oil before putting in the filling ensures its crispiness after baking. No more soggy bottom crust! Continue reading