We had this simple but delicious seafood salad right on the beach at the Serenval Beach Club restaurant in Finale Ligure. The Mediterranean breeze, a piece of Ligurian focaccia and this salad were enough for a memorable light meal. Continue reading
This cold salmon trout pasta is perfect in hot weather especially now when the thermometer is reaching almost 40 degrees C. (100 F) around here! It’s also easy to prepare ahead of time and even serve it the next day. You could easily substitute the trout with tuna, shrimp or practically any cooked fish. Continue reading
Dukkah Seed Dip is a mix of ground seeds, nuts and spices. It’s a delicious and healthy way to accompany any kind of bread by dipping it first into a good extra virgin olive oil and then into the seed mixture. The toasted aroma of this mixture is unbelievably fragrant. It can also be used to sprinkle on salads and soups to give added flavor. Continue reading
This simple warm chicken salad is a perfect one bowl meal but very satisfying with chicken breast, vegetables and salad greens. Decorated with edible flowers it makes a perfect start for Spring. Continue reading
This fresh pink spring salad is so easy to make and adds lots of valuable nutrients to your meal. On top of that it gives a burst of color to your table too. Continue reading
There’s everything you need in this super vegan quinoa salad: vegetables, legumes and fruit – practically a meal in a bowl! I was inspired by a recipe from Dr. Marco Lanzetta’s book “I 100 Alimenti anti-Artrosi”. Continue reading
Last Monday I saw an interesting cooking masterclass demonstration at the “Tempo dei Libri” event in Milan, one of the largest book fairs in Italy. There were editors from all over Italy and some even from the States. Of course I was drawn to the cookbook area which was full of every imaginable type of cookbook with the latest editions in print. The chef at the demonstration stressed that every recipe should dip from a palette of crunchiness, sweetness, sapidity, and a touch of acidity. The perfect mixture of these flavours can almost create a work of art if carefully assembled. Tasting this delicious salmon salad I could see (taste!) what he meant. Continue reading
This Kale and Pomegranate salad is so simple to prepare and looks festive as well, perfect for the upcoming holidays. Kale is considered a superfood too and contains many important nutrients and antioxidants. Continue reading
This is a great vegetarian dish to serve on a hot summer day. To make it more portable, serve it in individual covered jars and complete this healthy meal with some fresh fruit. Continue reading
This vegetable salad is very typical in Liguria. The mixture of fresh and cooked vegetables creates an almost complete meal. You can find the crisp bread at the bottom of this dish which has the purpose of soaking up all the delicious juices. Continue reading