Named by the Italian government a traditional agro-alimentary product, pasta all’amatriciana (or matriciana) is a traditional pasta sauce prepared in Roman taverns made primarily with Italian guanciale (cured meat made from port cheek), tomato sauce and pecorino cheese. The combination of these ingredients creates a unique flavour and it’s simply scrumptious. Here is my husband’s recipe for all of you to enjoy. Buon appetito! 🙂 … Continue reading Pasta Amatriciana
In Italy, we call them polpette (meatballs) and this version is one of my favourite way of eating them! Soft and super tasty on the inside and crispy on the outside. Best served with roasted potatoes or a simple salad, your family will fall in love with this recipe. I buy the family pack steak mince because on weekdays, I don’t have much time to … Continue reading Pan-fried Italian Style Patties
My husband loves to try out new recipes and this one is definitely one of my favourites. I like my cheeseburger thin cut, with a bit of crunch on the outside but tender on the inside. My husband loves the big patty cooked rare. I always go for the 5% fat lean beef. Some say that if it is not fatty and greasy, it is … Continue reading Hubby’s Homemade Double Cheeseburger
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cooking with Lilia 