The lemon and bay give the meat a fragrant lift Ingredients for 4 Free range chicken – 1.5kg/3.5lbs Extra virgin olive oil crushed with lemons – 2 tblsp Lemons – 2 Bay leaves – 15 Black pepper – 2 tblsp freshly ground Sea salt – 1 tsp Click for directions See on dolcevitadiaries.com
How to make a salad dressing
September 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you want to actually get your hands dirty, put a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, a pinch of seasalt, a grind of black pepper, 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and 8 or 9 tablespoons of a good olive oil in a jar and shake it like a crazed carnival-goer. Pour over the salad and [...]
Sea bass with capers and lemon oil
August 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is a very versatile dish – you can substitute many other fish, such as swordfish or grouper. The most important thing is that it’s fresh and from a sustainable source. The fish steams itself in the wrapped parchment paper and goes wonderfully with salad or greens. Ingredients for 4 Sea bass – 1 fillet [...]
Summer Soup: Cold Cucumber Soup with Scampi
July 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Serves 8-10 (when serving in a shot glass size) Serves 4 (when serving in a bowl) 4-5 cucumbers, peeled & seeded 1/2 red onion 1 clove garlic squeeze of lemon small handful of parsley, chopped pinch of mint, chopped salt 1 small chili (optional) 1/3 – 1/3 cup plain unsweetened yogurt 1/2 glass of water [...]
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For 4 people you’ll need (approximately…as always, to taste is a better guide) 150 grams of guanciale which is the cured cheek of a pig. It’s not so easy to find outside of Italy, so you can substitute pancetta or cured (not smoked!) bacon. 100 grams finely grated aged pecorino cheese. If you can’t find [...]
Radish, Cucumber & Chive Salad: Fresh, Crunchy, Peppery & Picnic Perfect!
May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Radish & cucumber salad a is simple 5-minute spring or summer salad! Fresh from the garden, our radishes are crisp & peppery, perfectly complimenting the cool cucumbers. We added a little chive because they were ready to be picked, with a drizzle of olive oil, salt & pepper -you’re ready to eat! Radish, Cucumber & [...]
Spinach, Lemon, Ricotta and Pine Nut Lasagne.
May 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Delicious and light and a great alternative to the more traditional recipe. For the pasta: 600g 00 Flour 6 eggs (you can use packet lasagne if you don’t have time to make your own but this is so much better!) For the filling: A huge bunch of spinach 2 tubs ricotta (or equivalent of fresh [...]
Bomboletti or Maruzzelle or Lumachine di Mare
April 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The small sea snails, represent a very tasty typical dishes common in all the Adriatic coast. In the old days, when people lived in poverty but there were plenty of this shellfish, they used to be eaten as a second course, dipping a lot of bread in the sauce. Nowadays, the small snails are served [...]
Delicious Recipe for Lasagne with Asparagus
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s a hearty dish, a contrast to the traditional meat/tomato lasagna dishes, with a white bechamel sauce flavored with the whites of the asparagus. Tip: If you don’t have the time to make the pasta, there are excellent dried brands available everywhere. Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS PASTA DOUGH — OR USE READY MADE PASTA! 525g flour [...]
Pear and Pecorino Ravioli
March 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The combination of the sweet pear and the sharp pecorino, along with a little creamy mascarpone to hold it together, is amazing. There’s a little bite because of the pears, and the salty pecorino is very satisfying. You toss with butter, water, pepper, and more pecorino and you probably won’t have any leftovers. If you [...]
Piselli e Pancetta – Peas and Bacon
March 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sweet peas have arrived at the farmers market, spring is here! Peas & pancetta – one of my favorite dishes that I only eat in Spring when the peas are bright & fresh. I can’t get enough, I don’t know if it’s the peas or the pancetta – is it the green veggie or the [...]
Chicken Cacciatore With Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Wine — Recipes for Health
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Via Scoop.it – Contentmarketing By Martha Rose Shulman - http://bit.ly/Afm9Iy @martharshulman This rustic and satisfying dish can be made even more nutritious with the addition of kale. This classic Italian dish must have hundreds of versions, all resulting in a rustic braise of chicken, aromatic vegetables and tomatoes. My version includes lots of mushrooms, [...]
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