Avocado Hummus Cream Sandwiches
These little avocado sandwiches are topped with a special cashew cream hummus and cherry tomatoes. Another perfect hot weather treat! Continue reading
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Deep Chocolate Chickpea Cupcakes
These Deep Chocolate Chickpea Cupcakes are completely vegan – no dairy or eggs . They have nothing to lose though in flavor or texture. In addition they’re packed with protein provided by the chickpea flour, almond meal and almond milk. And they’re so easy to make, just combine and beat together the dry and wet ingredients. I whipped them up before breakfast and in 20 minutes they were out of the oven. And they’re healthy enough for breakfast too. Continue reading
Three Berry Smoothie
The main ingredients in this three berry smoothie are blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. These healthy berries are bursting with anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins. Use your imagination – you could substitute other fruits too. Also a couple of tablespoons of oatmeal flakes can turn this into a great instant breakfast. Throw everything into the blender and press the button! Of course the edible flower is only a decoration. Continue reading
Raspberries and Roses Smoothie
Raspberries and roses have something in common since they both belong to the “Rubus” family of flowering plants. If you think of it, there are some roses that have a faint scent of raspberries. This raspberries and Roses Smoothie here is a delicious example of how well they go together! Continue reading
Zucchini Pistachio Rice Cakes
These zucchini pistachio rice cakes are an offshoot of my original beet rice cakes. You could actually substitute any grated vegetable in this versatile recipe. Because it’s so quick and delicious it has become a family favorite. . Continue reading
Molded Beet and Zucchini Rice Cakes
These Beet and Zucchini Rice Cakes are so quick and easy to make and versatile at the same time. They are perfect for a spicy first course or even as a side dish that can go with practically everything including fish and meat. Continue reading
After Eight Vegan Cupcakes
The fresh mint flavor of these After Eight Vegan cupcakes really reminds me of the the popular chocolate covered thin mints! And you don’t need eggs, milk or butter either in these rich tasting cupcakes. Continue reading
Relish di Pere con Cipolle Egiziane
This fruit based relish is further enhanced by the tiny Egyptian onions which are only Egyptian in name since they originate and are grown in Liguria, Italy. This rare and centuries old vegetable has been reintroduced in Liguria recently thanks to its ease of cultivation and exceptionally rich nutrient value. This delicious appetiser is a perfect accompaniment for grilled swordfish, chicken or turkey. The three basic ingredients make this a quick and easy recipe – especially handy during these hot summer months where you don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking over a hot stove. (Questo relish a base di frutta e’ migliorato da queste piccole cipolle egiziane che sono egiziane solo nel nome, in verita’ sono coltivate e originarie della Liguria. Questo raro e antico ortaggio e stato reintrodotto recentemente in Liguria grazie alla sua facilita’ nella coltivazione e ricchezza di valori nutrizionali. Questo delizioso antipasto e’ un’abbinamento perfetto con pesce spada grigliato, pollo o tacchino. E’ una ricetta adatta specialmente durante questi caldi mesi estivi quando nessuno vuol spendere tanto tempo in cucina). Continue reading
Raspberry Chocolate Layered Chia Pudding
This Raspberry Chocolate Layered Chia Pudding is so easy to make without any cooking involved. You only have to start it the night before (or in the morning to eat it for dessert later) by soaking the seeds in almond milk and a sweetener of your choice. Then to assemble it you only have to melt the chocolate and puree’ the raspberries to compose the delicious layers. Since the chia seeds are nutrient rich with lots of Omega-3, protein and anti-oxidants it can be a healthy breakfast too. Continue reading
Euroflora 2018 – Cooking with Wild Herbs
This year Euroflora, one of the biggest flower shows in Europe, was held for the first time outside Genova-Nervi in the beautiful parks of this seaside town. One of the interesting exhibits featured wild herbs and how to use them in cooking. Many of these plants are commonly known as “weeds” and eradicated from our gardens without realising their medicinal virtues and usefulness in cooking. This exhibit showcased their use in various recipes, many of them from age old Italian traditions. Of course these herbs should be collected from pollution free areas and following advice from experts! Continue reading