Pasta is a classic of Italian cuisine. But can you really eat pasta and be healthy? Well depends. In a well-balanced healthy eating regime a pasta dish two or three times a week can be ok for a healthy and active person. Like this spaghetti […]
Cous-cous is one of the quicker grains to prepare. It takes 5 min to make and it goes with everything: raw vegetables, meats, fish, roasted vegetables, pulses, sauces and everything in between. This recipe will show you how to make tasty cous-cous in 5 min. […]
With lockdown we all got used to more comforting and heart-warming meals. Nothing wrong about it. It is actually good that more people got more into home cooking, but in the long term we need to be smart with our choices and simply learn to […]
I am always on the lookout for low sugar and possibly gluten free breakfast ideas, and if you read my “4 common mistakes healthy people do” you might know that many of the pre-prepared cereals or muesli option on the market, (yes even some […]
This beautiful smoked mackerel salad is delicious, nutritious and ready in 5 min! It is perfect for a Summer meal, when you really don’t have time or don’t feel like cooking. The layered ingredients, herbs and seasonings used in this recipe, bring out lot of […]
The big heat is here! London is wrapped in a giant heatwave with peak of 38. Needless to say, in this heat is important to stay hydrated. Water is great, but sometimes you need sit back with a nice and refreshing drink in your hand. […]
I made this Mediterranean fusilli pasta with tomatoes peppers and olives, from some leftover roasted peppers that I had made for the previous day, and some leftovers salad tomatoes. This pasta was delicious, full of fibers and satisfying. It is perfect for a family meal […]
A nice and fresh tomatoes salad for the summer with the taste of sumac, olives, cucumber and shallots. A tasty variation to the classic Greek salad, that is great as side dish or even on its own for a light lunch. Sumac is a Middle […]
Protein pasta like this gorgeous egg “pappardelle” is the perfect type of pasta to have with pesto, as it provides a more balanced carbs/proteins ratio, leaving you full and satisfied for a real healthy gourmet recipe. As you may have read in my previous post […]
A delicious, comforting and decadent gluten-free Italian gnocchi recipe. Thyme infused, roasted Romano peppers, tomatoes, olive oil and feta cheese for this rich Mediterranean flavors dish, that will satisfy your palate. Nutritional lowdown. Potatoes gnocchi have a slightly higher GI than pasta, so they […]
Perfect for an office lunch or light dinner, this easy but tasty gluten-free recipe creates a well balanced meal with plenty of proteins, fibers and a modest amount of carbs. The Tamari sauce, (a mild healthier type of soy sauce) and the spring onions add […]
Some days you need pasta! This spaghetti with tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese recipe, pulls all the stops. A healthy pasta recipe, it is delicious, easy to make and light. SUSTAINABLE & LIGHT It can be made with leftover tomatoes and leftover crumbled feta […]
Perfect for the summer this fresh salad adds variety and nutrients to our diet. Perfect with fish like a simple pan fried sea bass fillet or as a starter. A good option as a summer garden party salad. Ready in 5 min Ingredients (serves 1) […]
An easier version of the classic “peperonata”, and Italian dish very popular during the summer. very rich in fibers and proteins, this version is slightly easier that the traditional one as the peppers are partly roasted in the oven rather than stewed. In this way […]
A truly Mediterranean salad ready in only 10 min, perfect for this warm British Summer. Ready in 10 min Ingredients (serves 2 people) 1/2 chickpeas can ( drained) 1/2 cucumber 3 jewel tomatoes 70 gr feta cheese a pinch of Zataar a pinch of fresh mint […]
A delicious frittata recipe, this asparagus, broad beans and feta frittata is perfect for a light dinner or brunch, cold buffet or a tasty proteins-rich snack before of after hitting the gym. Versatile and delicious, this frittata is easy to make and great to use […]
A gorgeous and nutrients rich vegan cous-cous recipe, ready in only 10 min. Great for lunch, dinner or lunch box. Ingredients 1 avocado a handful of spinach leaves 1/2 Romano pepper 1/2 chickpeas can (drained) a pinch of dried oregano 2-3 spring onions a dash […]
This delicious seabream fillets recipe with capers vinaigrette and Italian rainbow salad is really easy and quick to make. It is great to use up some cos, romaine and spinach leftovers, whilst the crunchiness of the Romano pepper make it more interesting and filling. Rainbow […]
