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
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
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
Bresaola originates from Italy’s Lombardy region and it is a versatile type of air-dried salted beef that is great in salads, pasta dishes and appetisers. It is not fatty therefore a healthier choice if you are on a diet. With many salads, I like to add a little plate of mixed colours peppers, black olives, cherry tomatoes, artichokes heart and garlic bread but it’s perfect … Continue reading Rocket Salad with Parmesan and Bresaola
This plate of veggies is the healthiest choice for a light lunch or dinner and will surely help you lose weight. So, go ahead and eat lots of it! Serves 2 people Ingredients 200g fine asparagus (2 packs) 2 good quality mozzarelle 2 medium courgettes, sliced (tick cut) 1 medium size tomato, cut in half 1 large avocado, peeled and cut in half 160g broccoli … Continue reading Mixed Roasted Veggies with Mozzarella
A healthy salad to accompany any second course. I like to add sunflower seeds to all types of salads, but I particularly love this one because it goes so well with the parmesan and pomegranate juice which is super healthy and tasty. Serve 2 people Ingredients 1 bag mix leaf salad 1 small red onion, sliced 2 vine tomatoes, chopped 2 small carrots, peeled and … Continue reading Mixed Leaf Salad with Parmesan, Sunflower Seeds and Pomegranate Juice
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
Cooking with Lilia 