Italian Gourmet Traveller, living in Dubai.
Some of you asked me on Instagram where I buy the special ingredients I use in my recipes. I usually buy them directly in the shops in Dubai, but in these days it’s useful to order online. So, I searched and selected those products on amazon and I listed the links in this page. These products…
I finally tried pasta made from chickpeas, this one specifically had also turmeric in it, and I can say it is actually good. Of course, its flavor is different from white-flour pasta, it tastes like chickpeas; but if you can trim carbohydrates and still feel satisfied why not? Give it a try! The best sauce for this…
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…
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…
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…
This yummy recipe was taught to me by a Turkish friend. Try it… will be love at first bite! The Saksuka Tarifi is also a perfect dish for vegetarians: without meatballs it doesn’t loses its goodness ;) Ingredients for 4 people – 2 medium eggplants – 8 long green peppers (or 2 classic peppers) – 4 medium zucchini…
Parmigiana is a typical summer dish from Southern of Italy. The classic Parmigiana is baked in oven and in some recipes it contains even more ingredients, such as boiled eggs and ham. Personally, I prefer this version because it is “lighter”. My mother taught me to make the cold Parmigiana and I find it delicious. Ingredients for…
Why eat a simple salad when you can have a special one? Often, when I want to impress my guests but I do not have much time to cook, I prepare this Unusual Salad. It is easy, healthy and how we say in Italy “da leccarsi i baffi” (it means ‘to lick your mustaches’). You can eat…
This recipe is actually very quick and simple but, at the same time, it is very yummy. It is perfect if you want eat something crunchy and, in addition, it is a clever way to get the kids to eat vegetables. When my mom cooks Frittelle, or ‘Fritters’, for us it is always a party! You can eat…