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First Courses

Tortiglioni with Tomato Sauce, Garlic and Basil

Yep, tortiglioni again. I cannot help it. I just love this type of pasta and they are perfect for this simple sauce with garlic with basil. Totally my favourite! Serves about 3/4 people Ingredients 500g tortiglioni 2 cans chopped tomatoes 2 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped 15g fresh basil (roughly chopped) or 1 teaspoon of dried basil Freshly grated parmesan cheese Extra virgin olive … Continue reading Tortiglioni with Tomato Sauce, Garlic and Basil

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First Courses

Conchiglie with Lentils and Chickpeas

This is the perfect recipe for a rainy day. I made it with conchiglie pasta but even with arborio rice, it’s delicious. Otherwise, for a crunchy version, just add croutons. I usually add extra portions because I don’t always have time to cook so you can adjust the recipe according to your needs. Serves about 6 people Ingredients 500g conchiglie 1.5 glasses boiled chickpeas 1.5 … Continue reading Conchiglie with Lentils and Chickpeas

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Side Dishes & Salads

Sautéed Stringless Beans

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

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Side Dishes & Salads

Petits Pois with Sauteed Onion and Herbes de Provence

I love peas with Herbes de Provence. Give your legumes a French touch. It will make your recipes more interesting and flavourful. Eat them with some bread and butter, and you are heaven! Serves 2/3 people Ingredients 350g petit pois 1 medium red onion, sliced Extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp Herbes de Provence Some fresh parsley, finely chopped Black pepper Salt to taste Method … Continue reading Petits Pois with Sauteed Onion and Herbes de Provence

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Side Dishes & Salads

Mixed Leaf Salad with Avocado and Bacon

What’s not to like about this dish? Baked bacon is divine with avocado and adds a lovely crunch to pretty much any salad. For lunch or dinner, it doesn’t matter. Just give it a go. You will love it! Serves 2 people Ingredients 2 packs of smoked bacon 2 small avocados, peeled and chopped 1 pack mixed leaf salad 2 vine tomatoes, chopped 2 spring … Continue reading Mixed Leaf Salad with Avocado and Bacon

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Side Dishes & Salads

Courgettes and Carrots Salad

I simply love this dish. Fried carrots taste amazing and they go very well with courgettes. You can eat them on its own or as a side dish with meat or fish (I love them with cod or sea bream). Serves 2/3 people Ingredients 3 large carrots, sliced (thick cut) 2 large courgettes, sliced (thick cut) Extra virgin olive oil Fresh parsley, finely chopped Black … Continue reading Courgettes and Carrots Salad

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Pizza, Bread & Sandwiches

Flatbread with Buffalo Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes 

Don’t have much time to cook today or you just want a treat? Try this and you will not be disappointed. So good!!  Serves 1 or 2 people Ingredients  1 garlic & rosemary flatbread  1 small buffalo mozzarella  Few cherry tomatoes  Extra virgin olive oil  Few leaves of fresh chopped basil  Salt  Method  Garnish the flatbread with all the ingredients and bake it in the oven for a few minutes at … Continue reading Flatbread with Buffalo Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes 

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