Quinoa summer salad
It’s that time of the year again, it’s salad time! I love salads, mostly because they are quick to make but also because they are so refreshing! I originally made this salad because I had nothing in the fridge but it turned out pretty well so I’ve decided to publish the recipe! It’s a very […]
Vegan and keto pad thai with shirataki noodles
I love pad thai, it’s one of my favourite dishes! I still remember when I went to Thailand for the first time: it was 2016 and I was so amazed by the flavours and the taste of food and pad thai was actually one of the things I ate every day during my holiday! The […]
Gram flour frittata with leek and red peppers
Frittata was one of those dishes my mum used to make when she had to empty the fridge 😀 Frittata could actually contain anything, from cheese to leftover veggies, fresh herbs from the garden and so on, even pasta from the day before (if you haven’t tried it, you should!). Today’s frittata follows the same […]
Creamy and cheesy vegan pesto
Making vegan pesto at home is one of the quickest and simplest things you can do. Plus, you know what you eat! No added oils and no weird ingredients. Just avocado, pine nuts, spinach and a few more things. Traditional Italian pesto calls for Parmigiano and Pecorino cheese but being vegan we have replaced both […]
Creamy saffron brown rice
Saffron is a very old spice and was often used in ancient Egypt to make perfumes, ointments and to dye fabrics. Today saffron is well known for its culinary properties and it’s used to make delicious and aromatic dishes such as saffron rice. There are lots of different saffron rice recipes and every country has […]
Roasted aubergine with miso and tahini paste
Aubergines have always been on my plate since I was a kid. We had lots in our garden in Rome and my mum used to cook them all the time: parmigiana, fritters, grilled and so on… I hope to share all of her recipes here one day…But for now, let’s make something a bit more […]
Sugar free raspberry jam with chia seeds
Who said jam has to be full of sugar?! Not us for sure: today, in fact, we are going to make sugar-free raspberry jam! This jam contains zero sugar and it’s made with only a few ingredients: raspberries, blueberries, some stevia and few tablespoons of chia seeds. It’s the perfect topping for pancakes or peanut […]
Tempeh skewers with ginger sesame sauce
Tempeh is one of our favourite foods. It’s high in protein and fibre, low in carbs and contains no sugar at all: it’s a great food for diabetics or anyone who’s looking to watch their carbs (hello keto peeps!). Tempeh is also an excellent source of magnesium, B vitamins, phosphorus, and manganese and offers you […]
Vegan banana muffins with oats and almond butter
These vegan banana muffins are fluffy, tasty and delicious! They are made with only a few ingredients and are great accompanied by a cup of tea or some coffee. They have no flour and no refined sugars and are perfect for diabetics. The only ingredients here are bananas, oats and some almond butter…Can you actually […]