Italian Gourmet Traveller, living in Dubai.
This Borlotti Bean Soup with Calamari has a surprising taste, and it’s also really easy to prepare. In my recipe I used dried beans, which require a lot longer cooking time (around 40 minutes) on top of the hours they need to soak in water. If you don’t have time, it is possible to use canned beans instead.…
Kale Pesto is a nice alternative to basil. Kale has its own strong taste, so to balance it I put roasted cherry tomatoes and mozzarella foam on top of pasta. Ingredients – 300g Kale – 15g Peeled Almonds – 80g Grated Parmesan cheese – 1 Garlic – 150g Buffalo Mozzarella – Cherry Tomatoes – Black Pepper –…
This is an easy vegetarian recipe that even meat-lovers will go crazy for! Ingredients for 2 people For the balls (10 ricotta balls) – 250g Fresh Ricotta Cheese – 80g Parmigiano Cheese Grated – 1 Egg – 50g Sliced Bread – Milk – A bunch of fresh parsley – 1 small cup of breadcrumbs –…
It takes just a few minutes to prepare these super soft Banana Muffins without butter and oil. Ingredients 2 Eggs 125 White yoghurt 80g Brown sugar 180g 00 flour 2 Ripe bananas 1 Sachet of baking powder 100ml Milk 30gr Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Butter and flour to grease the muffin tin Method Preheat the oven…
Here is a different and easy way to cook fresh salmon. You’ll be surprised by the unique flavour that the ginger yoghurt gives to it. Give it a try! It is a super easy and delicious recipe. Ingredients 400g Fresh Salmon 100g Sliced Bread 70g Butter Milk Breadcrumbs Black Pepper Salt Parsley For topping: Plain greek yoghurt, lemon juice, olive…
This is a very easy and yummy recipe. Ingredients for 4 people 1 Cauliflower 5 red onions (medium size) Breadcrumb Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt Method 1) Boil the cauliflowers in salted water 2) Cut the onions into thin slices and brown them in a pan with a drizzle of…
Before every trip, I love to create my own custom map so I can keep track of must-see places and restaurants I want to try. I find it very useful, especially as I can see which restaurants are close to the city landmarks I’ll visit. You will agree with me, this is a vital information when it’s…
Whatever you are planning from an aperitif to a pic-nic, here is a perfect quick and easy recipe from Turkey called Mücver! These Zucchini Savory Muffins with Mint and Yoghurt can also be served as a warm appetizer. Your guests will love them :) Ingredients for 4 people 1kg grated zucchini 4 eggs 1/3 cup…
In Dubai the ‘Friday Brunch’ is an institution. So, whether you like it or not, sooner or later you’ll find yourself wandering – lost and excited – among dozens of stands offering dishes from all over the globe. Although this all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink approach is not my favourite dining style, I have to admit that…
Whether it’s a birthday or Xmas finding the right gift for your loved ones is always very hard … and it is even harder when they live far away! In the latter case, of course, the easiest solution is to buy the gift online but it’s hard to find web sites that offer the type…
This delicious spinach pesto is a very easy and quick recipe! You will love it ;) Ingredients for 2 people – 160g whole-grain pasta – 200g of fresh baby spinach – 40g of grated Parmesan cheese – a large spoonful of grated pecorino romano – 80g Feta cheese – black pepper Olive oil and coarse…
This is a delicious creamy soup with a sweet and delicate flavor. It is perfect if you want a good, quick and healthy meal! :) Ingredients – 400g yellow pumpkin – 1 small white Cauliflower – 3 large carrots – 3 large potatoes – half a red onion – parsley – a sprinkling of black pepper…
With Ragu alla Bolognese, with porcini mushrooms or with prawns and courgettes – whatever its sauce, Tagliatelle is always very good. – Sometimes, I like to eat it just with olive oil, black pepper and lots of parmesan. And if they are handmade, they are even better! There are very few ingredients needed to make…
The Frittata is Italy’s version of the Spanish ‘tortilla.’ It’s cheap, quick-cooking, and it can be filled more or less with all vegetables you like, usually it’s made with: Asparagus, Potatoes, Broccoli or Artichokes. Here is the recipe for the potato frittata but if you prefer to make it with another filling, just replace potatoes with the…
Le Fournil de Pierre is a bakery in JBR, an area close to the beach in Dubai which is very popular thanks to its multiple cafes, restaurants and shops. It sells a range of delicious bread, pastries, salads and sandwiches. I found out about Le Fournil de Pierre thanks to a French-Tunisian friend who brought me here for breakfast.…