A Day in Ariccia – Home of Porchetta
Spend a delicious day in Ariccia, the home of porchetta. Escape the hustle and bustle of Rome and dine al fresco in one of the many typical taverns (or fraschette) this place is renowned for. Continue reading A Day in Ariccia – Home of Porchetta
Tuna Salad with Artichokes
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 Laughing Cow Cauliflower & Broccoli Soup
Let’s face it. Soups with cheese spread triangles can make any soup taste amazing. My baby loves this type of cheese and it is a great combo with cauliflower and broccoli. 1 portion Ingredients 4 cauliflower florets (with the stalks) 4 broccoli florets (with the stalks) 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 small piece of red onion ½ tsp. basil, finely chopped 1 Laughing … Continue reading The Laughing Cow Cauliflower & Broccoli Soup
Leek & Potato Soup with Cream Cheese
Leek is mild and sweet in flavour therefore is appealing to toddlers. The potato thickens the soup and create a creamy texture. It is a perfect combo with cheese! 1 portion Ingredients 1 potato 1 carrot 1 small red onion 1 cup chopped leek 1 tbs. cream cheese (I use Philadelphia) 1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp grated … Continue reading Leek & Potato Soup with Cream Cheese
Peas & Cabbage Soup
Healthy, sweet, and flavourful, your baby will love this soup! 1 portion Ingredients 1 cup peas 1 cup Savoy cabbage 1 small red onion 1 tsp grated parmesan cheese 1tbs organic vegetable bouillon Few leaves of fresh basil crushed in a mortar with the pestle with 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil Method In a small saucepan, put all the ingredients (washed and chopped) … Continue reading Peas & Cabbage Soup
Swedish Meatballs with 2 Colours Courgettes
This super tasty Swedish meatballs and courgette soup will delight your child’s palate and you will probably end up preparing it at least once per week for yourself too. It’s delicious! 1 portion Ingredients 1 yellow courgette 1 green courgette 1 ripened tomato, peeled and chopped 1 small red onion 2 Swedish meatballs 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp of freshly grated parmesan … Continue reading Swedish Meatballs with 2 Colours Courgettes
Simple Beef Stew
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
Venezuelan Arepas
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
Parma Ham Salad with Stuffed Cherry Peppers
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
Cantaloupe & Speck Salad
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
Cooking with Lilia 