Cotswold Scones
I had this scone at the “Old Mill” in Lower Slaughter, voted the most beautiful village in the English Cotswolds”. One of the best scones I’ve ever tasted. 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
Blueberry and Lime Risotto
This Blueberry and Lime Risotto is a delicious combination of fruity flavours. it’s a great risotto recipe for the summer months. Continue reading
Watermelon Almond Torte
This is the perfect summer cake to serve – with a refreshing layer of watermelon sandwiched between layers of fluffy almond angel food.
The strawberries suspended in the fruit gelatine on top give it added freshness and color. I adapted this recipe from the well known Australian pastry chef, Christopher The’, and his strawberry and watermelon cake. Continue reading
Nutty Chocolate Beet Cupcakes
You can’t beat these nutty chocolate beet cupcakes in healthiness with any other chocolate dessert that I can think of. You’re practically having your vegetable and dessert at the same time! And the rich chocolate flavor doesn’t reveal the “mystery” ingredient at all – the beets actually seem to enhance it making the cupcake moister without hardly any fat at all – only a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil and a minimum of natural coconut sugar. And the omega 3 rich nuts make a perfect topping. Continue reading
Summer Chickpea Soup
I have to admit this Summer Chickpea Soup has a lot of ingredients and involves a bit of chopping and adding but the procedure is extremely simple and in the end it’s well worth it! It’s so refreshing with the pears in it and it can be a complete light meal in the summer months. Also if you don’t know what to do with the chickpeas after using the aqua faba, this soup is perfect and guaranteed to become a favorite. Continue reading
Star Spangled Eclairs
These easy Star Spangled Eclairs make a quick and delicious 4th of July dessert and a decorative center piece on your table at the same time. If you can find ready made eclair shells there will be practically no work involved. Just fill and decorate! Continue reading
Crispy Oatmeal Aquafaba Waffles
These crispy aquafaba oatmeal waffles are a perfect combination of two breakfast foods: oatmeal and waffles. This recipe caught my eye in Zsu Dever’s “Aquafaba” cookbook. I took the original recipe a step further by also whipping up the aquafaba with a small amount of coconut sugar to make them even lighter – and topping them with fresh blueberries and maple syrup make these waffles even more yummy ! Continue reading
Strawberry Pistachio Cream Filled Eclairs
These Strawberry Pistachio Cream Filled Eclairs are a fresh summer version of the classic eclair. Here the top of the eclair is removed to reveal the pistachio cream interspaced with fresh strawberry slices. A sprinkling of chopped pistachios and a bit of fresh mint tops it all. Continue reading
Aquafaba Coconut Macaroons
These aquafaba coconut macaroons actually turned out better without egg whites. More crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, almost like your favorite chocolate covered coconut bar. They’re so quick to make with few ingredients using no flour or fat. The chocolate icing is a no-brainer: just pop a little piece of chocolate on top of the macaroons as soon as they come out of the oven and they’ll frost themselves! Just let them cool a few minutes. (if you can wait!) Continue reading