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Pizza and pasta are generally the first foods to be removed by everyone when they start a diet. The reasoning behind this is understandable as both are high carb meals than can cause our calorie count to go through the… Continue Reading →
It is tough to make Pollo al Sugo look good in a picture, but believe me when I say it is awesome! This combination, not only makes a tasty chicken dish, but also makes the best pasta sauce! Trust me… Continue Reading →
We eat as much with our eyes as we do our mouth so this mix of roasted veggies is a delight for both! I have not posted a full recipe because it is so simple I do not think I… Continue Reading →
I became a fan of vegetarian sausages by chance. I am not a vegetarian, but was looking for breakfast options and decided to try some vegetarian sausages that my mum had in the house. They tasted really good, plus gave… Continue Reading →
These chicken bites just make me so happy! Eating them feels like I am 13 again and enjoying my favourite chicken nuggets from THAT fast food restaurant. This time though, there is far less saturated fat, E numbers, salt and… Continue Reading →
Lentils and sausages are quite a classic combination from Umbria. They can be served on their own or mixed with Farro, another regional ingredient. However, today I mixed it with pearl barley. It is a more common ingredient in households… Continue Reading →
I love food, I love Italian food and I love meatballs, but even with that being said I never expected these meatball kebabs to turn out so good! As you may have noticed there is a bit of a meatball… Continue Reading →
It has taken nearly a year of blogging recipes before I have finally posted a pasta dish. That is pretty good going considering the blog revolves around the Italian diet! The main reason for avoiding it is not because it… Continue Reading →
It is getting to that time of year again when soup becomes a real staple. It is just so warming and comforting on a cold winters day! Therefore, I will be posting plenty of soup recipes over the winter months… Continue Reading →
Fish and chips may not necessarily be seen as a traditional Italian dish, but in Scotland it is fair to say that fish and chips and Italians have always had a very close relationship! It is also a dish that… Continue Reading →
RECIPE: Courgette Polpette I love love love courgettes. I would consider it a real staple because it is tasty, versatile and generally inexpensive. Having said that, I do find it hard to get on board with courgetti, purely because I… Continue Reading →
This dish is the ideal way to dress up the humble chicken breast! The sauce is absolutely delicious and incredibly simple. A must try for a simple dinner during the week! What would we do without chicken breast? It is… Continue Reading →
I absolutely love pearl barley, but had previously really only used it in soups. As I was browsing some recipe ideas online I noticed that the great Antonio Carluccio used it as a risotto, not for health reasons I might… Continue Reading →
This is a simple side dish that features my new favourite food, chickpeas. I was always very indifferent about them, but the more I use them I realise how awesome they are. They are filling, packed full of protein and make… Continue Reading →
Carrots and broccoli are a staple in my house. Everyone likes them, they have a good shelf life and are good value for money. However, they can also be very boring especially, if like me, you eat them all the… Continue Reading →
A beautiful lunch option for any occasion! Salads are often seen as boring and tasteless, but they do not need to be. This salad is hearty, tasty and full of flavour. A far more satisfying lunch than some cold meat… Continue Reading →
Who does not enjoy chicken and rice as a classic combo? What I like about this recipe is that it adds in a little variety with the olives and sun dried tomatoes, but is still a recipe for all the… Continue Reading →
This is my ideal type of meal, fresh food cooked with just a handful of ingredients. For me, the simpler the better when it comes to meals and I do not just mean in terms of cooking time or effort,… Continue Reading →
A caprese salad is one of my favourite things, so when I saw this take on it I knew I had to try it out! This dish can be used as a starter, as a side dish or as the… Continue Reading →
Pork chops are something I have always been unsure of cooking because I know that if they are not cooked right, they can be very tough. My mum passed on this recipe though and I am pleased to report that… Continue Reading →
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