They say that a good stew rich in flavour is made of fatty meat. Not for me. As I do not like any kind of fat, for my stew, I use a roasting joint and it always turns up super tasty. You will love this recipe! Serves 4 people Ingredients 1.2 kg beef roasting joint Extra virgin olive oil 500 gr tomato passata 1 can … Continue reading Simple Beef Stew
I was introduced to Venezuelan Arepas by my husband in 2014 and they quickly became one of my favourite things to eat, especially for breakfast with fried eggs. Traditionally, they are cooked with a budare, a type of metal griddle, round and flat. When I first saw my father-in-law preparing them while on a family holiday in Venezuela, I was curious as in Europe, it … Continue reading Venezuelan Arepas
The sweetness of the cherry peppers and the hints of sweetness and salt of the Parma Ham, makes this salad a fantastic meal! Serves 2 people Ingredients 1 bag Italian style salad 1 cup baby spinach 2 medium carrots, sliced 10 slices cucumber (5 slices x person) 8 slices Parma Ham (4 slices x person) 8 stuffed cherry peppers (4 peppers x person) Extra virgin … Continue reading Parma Ham Salad with Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Of all the salads, the one with cantaloupe and speck (Italian cured smoked ham) is at the very top of my list. It is simply delicious! Serves 2 people Ingredients 1 cantaloupe melon (4 slices x person) How to choose a melon. There are two things to keep in mind: 1. The smell. A sweet melon smells nice. 2. The colour. It should be a … Continue reading Cantaloupe & Speck Salad
Cannellini beans are a healthy food choice. High in protein, they are perfect in soups and salads. Serves 4 people Ingredients 800g (2 cans) cannellini beans 1 medium red onion (or 3 medium spring onion bulbs), chopped 6 × 80g or 3 × 160g tuna (try the Italian brands for a tastier flavour) Half cucumber, chopped 2 medium size vine tomatoes, chopped 2 celery sticks, … Continue reading Cannellini Beans & Tuna Mix
Parathas are quick to prepare and very tasty. Simply fill them with your favourite veggie, meat or cheese and enjoy. Here’s how I make mine. Serves 2 people Ingredients 1 bag Paratha 200g (1 pack) French Torchon or your favourite cured ham 1 mozzarella, sliced 1 bag rocket salad 2 vines tomatoes, sliced 1 pack sliced red Leicester cheese Half cucumber, sliced Extra virgin olive … Continue reading Paratha Rolls with Wild Rocket Salad
Who can resist roasted chicken with potatoes!! I like to eat it at least a couple of times per month and each time, I like it a little bit more. So, go ahead and enjoy! Serves 3 people Ingredients 600g chicken thighs fillets (or the 1kg pack as you can always freeze the pieces you don’t need) 1/1.5 kg white potatoes Lemon & herbs seasoning … Continue reading Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
In Italy, we make something similar but with rice. You literally put in whatever you have available at home and you store it in the fridge so when you want to eat, food is ready! Perfect for picnics, birthdays and for when you don’t have much time to cook, this dish will surely give you some energy. Serves 8 people Ingredients 400g turkey breast mini … Continue reading Meaty Potato & Veggie Mix
I came up with this dish as I had these ingredients in the fridge and at first, I was not sure what to do with them. I wanted to bake savoury crepes but then I thought that chapattis could be a great substitute. Needless to say, they came up delicious. I have a newly found love with German salami and baked with your favourite cheese … Continue reading Two Cheeses & Salami Baked Chapattis
Soft and flavourful, light and moist, this mandarin orange infused cake will quickly become one of your favourite desserts. A perfect accompaniment to Nuvy’s Floral Nest tea infusion (visit our online tea shop at nuvys.com). Serves 6/8 people Ingredients 200g plain flour 200g sugar 200g unsalted butter 2 eggs 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda The juice and zest of 3 mandarin oranges Method In a … Continue reading Mandarin Orange Cake
Cooking with Lilia 