This metaphorical dessert can be prepared in so many varied ways that I wouldn’t mind having a differently flavored tiramisu on a daily basis. In that case, I bet my body would mind! I think I would also see some changes in my cholesterol and sugar levels, not to mention the weight on the scales. [...]
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In my younger days I recall eating what in Maltese we call ‘froga tat-tarja’ which translates itself into a pasta omelette. I remember spreading the ‘froga tat-tarja’ with ketchup on top. Well, I don’t do this anymore, instead I prepare the pasta with some tomato sauce, fry the omelette and then top it with fresh [...]
Pea fritters
Posted in Recipes, Vegetarian recipes on Oct 18th, 2011
Have you got the basic ingredients? Milk, flour, eggs, parmesan? Any frozen peas? If you found everything then try out this super-easy recipe: Pea fritters Ingredients for 4 persons: 350g frozen peas 100ml milk 40g flour 2 eggs 40g grated parmsean extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper Blanch the peas for 5 minutes in [...]
Broad beans are healthy, low in calories, and in abundance at the moment. At our home, we invest in seasonal ingredients. Therefore, at this time of year, we usually end up with a broad bean overdose – an overdose of protein and carbohydrates, vitamins A, B1 and B2. Broad beans can be cooked in a [...]
Gluten free dessert: torta di riso by Gabriele Ferron
Posted in Desserts, Gluten free recipes, Recipes on Jan 30th, 2011
Over the weekend I tried out this original, gluten free, dessert recipe from Gabriele Ferron – torta di riso. The result is a rich, soft chocolate pudding. Follow the recipe: Torta di riso Ingredients: 200gr carnaroli rice 1 ltr whole milk 150gr sugar 100gr dark chocolate 25gr sultanas 4 eggs grated rind of 1 lemon [...]
I usually am put off by fast food, whether it is from good restaurants or even worse from food stalls! It may go back to my childhood days when eating burgers or hot dogs away from home was banned! We would never have dared to ask our parents for a burger during some street festival or village feast [...]
Smoked salmon crepes
Posted in Recipes on Nov 8th, 2010
Delicious healthy idea for brunch or breakfast! Ingredients for 4 persons: For the crepes: 150gr flour, sifted 300ml milk 2 eggs 15gr butter fresh dill For the filling: 100gr smoked salmon 200gr cream cheese 1 tblsp green olive pate 1 spring onion Mix together in large bowl the sifted flour diluted with 200ml milk, add [...]
Grape muffins
Posted in Recipes on Oct 8th, 2010
Tea-time! Muffin time! Here’s an interesting recipe of soft grape muffins which is very easy! Ingredients for 12 muffins 350gr flour 150gr sugar pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 sachet baker’s yeast 2 tblsp honey 4 tblsp olive oil 1 tub natural yogurt 2 eggs 250gr grapes Start by mixing the dry [...]
Following our attendance to the festival of the primi piatti in Foligno last weekend, my Dad stocked our cupboards with different pasta shapes, and wines, cheeses and salumi! We have a good stock which might last till Christmas! Might, I said eh! One of the special pasta we got is this tart-like shaped pasta which today Chris prepared [...]
Al sale!
Posted in Fish recipes, Recipes on Sep 16th, 2010
The man in the house wanted some action and thus after preparing our lunch, namely the pesce al sale, he took the stand to break the salt crust. You can try this recipe with any type of fish you like, use fish with scales on or you can use fish which have a thicker layer [...]