They are great as a sweet side to savoury dishes like stews and steaks. Super easy to make with only a handful of ingredients they are delicious also with rice, beans and fried eggs. Yummy! Recipe for 1-2 people Ingredients 1 plantain (must be very ripened) 1 tsp of butter ½ tsp of sugar ¼ tsp of ground cinnamon Some water Method Peel the plantain … Continue reading Caramelised Plantains
In 2022 I spent Christmas with my family in Toulouse, France, as my grandmother was too ill to travel. Each family member cooked something and amongst other things, my cousin Laurene prepared this fabulous chickpea side dish with oranges. When I returned back home in London, I wanted to add my own touch to it and I added avocado and roasted salmon. The result was … Continue reading Chickpeas a la Laurène
I love this salad. It’s super satisfying and super tasty. Perfect for summer lunch or dinner with friends and family. Serves 2 people Ingredients 375 g pork chipolata sausages (the meaty ones) 2 large ripened vine tomatoes 200 g Italian style mixed leaf salad (you want it tender and peppery for great taste) 100 g black pitted olives 100 g Emmental cheese 100 g packed … Continue reading Mixed Salad with Croutons & Sausage
A healthy salad perfect for lunch breaks. Artichokes and tuna are a great combo so I’m sure you will enjoy this salad. Serves 2 people Ingredients Few artichokes hearts (try the type in olive oil seasoned with garlic and herbs) 200gr mixed leaf salad Few cherry tomatoes cut in half 160gr good quality tuna 15gr chiffonade of basil Red balsamic vinegar of Modena Extra virgin … Continue reading Tuna Salad with Artichokes
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
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 love stringless beans. This side dish can be served as an accompaniment to a variety of main courses and no matter how you cook them, they taste great! Serves 2/3 people Ingredients 450g stringless beans cut in half 1 large tomato, chopped 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs 1 medium onion, chopped Extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste … Continue reading Sautéed Stringless Beans
What can I say, this salad is amazing and so tasty! Serve with garlic bread and enjoy. 😊 Serves 2 people Ingredients 2 rump steaks 1 bag Iceberg lettuce 1 bag green beans, boiled 2 carrots, sliced 1 pack smoked bacon 2 vine tomatoes, chopped Half cucumber, sliced 2 spring onion bulbs, chopped Few slices emmental cheese (or parmesan flakes) Dried parsley Extra virgin olive … Continue reading Rump Steak Stripes Salad with Green Beans
Cooking with Lilia 