During these dark and cold winter days nothing warms you up like a home made chicken casserole. Especially if the casserole is beautifully enriched by fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs and hot spices! The vibrant colours of the dish washes away the grey shades of the shortening daytime and brings … [Read more...]
Archives for 2008
Cinnamon and pear cake – a wheat-free, gluten-free and dairy-free delight
October 14, 2008 by · 3 Comments
After a summertime that has come and gone without the delivery of its promised sunny days, autumn is here! I love this season because of the spectacular harvest bounty that it brings, as well as the wonderful colours that Mother Nature displays from her very own pret-a-porter wardrobe. On … [Read more...]
Superfood salad with black rice, butternut squash, sweet potato, cranberries, goji berries, sunflower and pumpkin seeds
September 14, 2008 by · 5 Comments
A few months ago there I was, running an Italian food business, when all of a sudden I found myself with a new personal dietary requirement to eat no wheat, no gluten, no dairy, no meat, no yeast and no sugar for three months! I thought I was never going to be able to survive, but its amazing how … [Read more...]
Spicy roasted chicken salad with couscous, fregolone, roasted tomatoes and ricotta with saffron and herbs
August 18, 2008 by · 1 Comment
If I am honest I have to admit that the attraction of Mediterranean spices, herbs and aromas can easily complement my family's Bolognese culinary origins. Since I was a little girl I've been very curious about different ingredients. And I loved all the new discoveries I would make whilst going … [Read more...]
Puy lentil salad with roasted butternut squash, soya beans, goat’s cheese and caramelised red onions
August 1, 2008 by · 7 Comments
What a wonderful, deliciously flavoursome salad! It seems that our customers can never get enough of it. Is this due, at least in part, to it's wonderful versatility? My aim is to constantly improve and fine-tune the flavours of the food that I cook. And what I am always looking for are the most … [Read more...]
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