Three delicious savoury tarts combining the creaminess of Comté cheese with seasonal fresh vegetables. This recipe is part of a sponsored post for Comté Cheese. All opinions are my own. I was delighted to be contacted by Comté to prepare a recipe using their cheese with seasonal produce for the summer. So I made three types…
Light Meals
Fennel & Comté Tart
This Fennel Tart makes a tasty light lunch, and is perfect in a lunch box or for a picnic. This recipe is part of a sponsored post for Comté Cheese. All opinions are my own. A delicious combination of caramelized fennel with smooth and tasty Comté cheese. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes,…
French Tomato Tart
Perfect for the summer, a delicate light tart using fresh tomatoes, mustard and Comté cheese. This recipe is part of a sponsored post for Comté Cheese. All opinions are my own. This Tomato Tart is a wonderful classic French summertime dish using fresh tomatoes and Dijon mustard. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian…
Džiugas Mature Cheeses & Germanto Cubes
The excellent, award winning, 48 & 60 month Lithuanian Džiugas cheeses, and Germanto cheese cubes are now available in the UK. Sponsored post: I received samples of the cheeses to review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Lithuanian cheeses, Džiugas and Germanto, are produced in Telšiai, one of the oldest cities in…
Puy Lentil Salad
This delicious and satisfying Puy lentil salad is a great make ahead dish and takes just 25 minutes to prepare. This dish has a wonderful mixture of complementing flavours, with different textures. My kids love Puy lentils and this is a family favourite. It is perfect as a light meal, in a lunch-box, or as…
Easy Giardiniera Rice Salad
Perfect for the summer, this popular Italian rice salad is great for picnics and lunch-boxes and is super quick and easy to make. Disclaimer: This is recipe is sponsored by Ciao Gusto. All reviews and opinions expressed in this post are my own. Insalata di Riso (rice salad) is a popular Italian summer time dish….
The Best Potato Salad
This potato salad is a must have at any barbecue or picnic, and is ideal for lunch-boxes. With several layers of flavours such as tangy, salty & sweet and a texture that is creamy, crunchy and fluffy – it’s the best potato salad! Everyone needs a great potato salad for the summer! This is our…
An Evening with Comté Cheese
A look at one of the world’s most popular cooking cheeses, and recipes to try. I was delighted to attend an evening of cheese tasting and cooking with Comte Cheese UK at the Central Street Cookery School in the City of London. The evening began with a very informative talk on the production of Comté…
Avocado with Tuna and Jalapeños
Forget the mayo, these healthy avocado halves stuffed with a tuna and jalapeño mix are seriously additive, and only take 5 minutes to prepare! These avocado halves are so tasty and easy to put together in no time at all! They are perfect for a healthy, low-carb/keto snack or light meal, and are so satisfying,…
The Ultimate Guide to Beets
Why you should love beets! Find the best beet recipes, plus tips on how to grow, select and store them. Truly embrace beets! Are you a beet lover or do you detest them? Perhaps you’ve never tried them before. Read on to find out why you absolutely should add beets to your diet, and some recipes you will…
Potato and broccoli frittata
Perfect for a light lunch or in a sandwich, this frittata is tasty, healthy and very easy to make! Potato and broccoli frittata is a delicious comfort food, made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. It is highly nutritious, packed with vitamins and minerals, and absolutely satisfying. A frittata is thicker than…
Panzanella
A simple rustic summer dish, this tasty Panzanella is perfect as a light lunch or picnics. Panzanella is not only a popular summer dish in Florence, but throughout central Italy. Over the next couple of days (in mid-August), Lamoli, and Onelli small towns in Italy, will celebrate the Sagra della panzanella! In Monterotondo, Lazio it is…
Zucchini frittata
Zucchini frittata is a perfect summer dish – delicious served warm or at room temperature. Frittata in Italian means fried, and it is somewhere between an omelette and a Spanish tortilla. Enjoyed throughout Italy, frittata is served for antipasto, as a light meal and as a popular picnic food – it is absolutely delicious in a sandwich! It is quick and easy to…
Healthy eggplant parmesan
An air fryer makes a healthy version of this South Italian favourite, with the same great taste. Serve as a side or main course with a piece of bread to mop up the sauce! Eggplant parmesan is a layered dish of eggplant, baked in a tomato sauce with melted cheese. The flavours come together beautifully as a delicious, rich and…
Roasted Beets with Carrot, Stilton & Sultanas
This colourful roasted beet salad is super tasty and nutrient rich. It is sweet and tangy, crunchy and creamy, and satisfying! Delicious flavours and wonderful textures are why this salad is just so popular. The soft, earthy caramalized beets, crunchy raw carrots, and juicy sultanas are balanced perfectly by the creamy white Stilton and tangy…
Simple Quinoa Salad
This tasty salad is easy to make and packed with vitamins and minerals! Perfect for a light lunch or as a refreshing side. Quinoa has recently been ‘rediscovered’ as an important staple and superfood*. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great ingredients, and get handy tips for working in the…
Khaman dhokla
Light and fluffy, this tasty Gujarati snack made from chickpea flour is protein rich and takes just 20 minutes to make from scratch. Once considered to be a regional delicacy, Dhokla is now a popular snack throughout India. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great ingredients, and get handy tips…
Pulled Beef Wraps
These pulled beef wraps are full of flavour, and make a delicious snack! If you have some leftover roast beef, you can whip up this mouth-watering snack in minutes! NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great ingredients, and get handy tips for working in the kitchen. Also, check out my…
Baked kale with parmesan
Baked kale is crispy and tender, garnished with parmesan, it makes a healthy, easy and tasty side or snack. Kale has been popular as far back as the 4th century BC, when the Ancient Greeks used it for medicinal purposes. It was also commonly enjoyed in Europe throughout the Middle Ages. Now, easily available in…
Red lentil dal: masoor dal tadka
This easy red lentil dal is healthy, full of flavour and delicious with steamed rice. Masoor dal tadka is a popular dal in India and one of the easiest to make. The tadka (tempering), is a combination of Indian spices which are fried and immediately poured over the lentils to infuse the flavours. NicoleBrowse my…
Broccoli Cheese Soup
This 20 minute low-carb broccoli & stilton cheese soup is creamy and delicious, it is wonderful comfort food for winter, and perfect as a starter or a light meal. This broccoli cheese soup is wonderful for those cold, chilly days. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great ingredients, and get…
Spicy shrimp pasta
A tasty spicy shrimp pasta, with a rich garlic tomato sauce! A perfect weeknight dinner! This is a perfect weeknight dinner as it only requires a handful of ingredients, and is ready in just 15 minutes. The flavours of this dish come together beautifully – tender shrimps in a rich, spicy, garlicky tomato sauce. The textures…
Gujarati corn
This popular Indian corn dish is vegan & gluten free, and takes just 12 minutes to prepare. This tasty creamed corn dip is a popular snack or tiffin (lunch box) dish from Gujarat, in Western India. Also known as Makai ki khichdi, it is aromatic, sweet and spicy. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great…
Coriander Chutney
A wonderful spicy and tangy chutney with coriander, onions, chilli and garlic. The perfect accompaniment for many Indian snacks. This coriander chutney has a wonderful mix of fresh ingredients which complement one another beautifully, creating a lovely depth of flavours. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great ingredients, and…
Fluffy Crispy Waffles
With a crispy exterior and fluffy inside, these no-nonsense waffles are quick and simple to make. Whether for breakfast, or as a snack, when you are craving waffles, you’ll need a recipe that is quick and easy with fabulous results every time. Always start with a preheated waffle iron. Then simply mix together…
Dry Aloo Matar – Potato & Pea Curry
A popular tasty and simple North Indian vegetarian dish, made with potatoes with peas. This dry version goes well with roti and dosa. Aloo (potato) and Matar (peas),originally from Punjab in India, is a very simple dish to make and a firm family favourite. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about…
Borlotti bean and pasta soup
This borlotti bean and pasta soup is thick, creamy, full of flavour, and makes a quick and easy anytime meal. This is one of my favourite soups. It is packed full of flavour and can be prepared in approximately 15 minutes. Follow my Tips for storing herbs to ensure you always have rosemary on hand. NicoleBrowse my…
Tuscan cannellini bean soup (pasta con fagioli)
A very tasty, quick and easy light meal; this Tuscan cannellini bean soup is a family favourite. This popular recipe, also known as, ‘Pasta con fagioli’, varies from region to region in Italy. Cannellini beans are a national favourite as they have a wonderful delicate taste, creamy texture, and are so versatile to cook with. This particular recipe…
Tuscan Borlotti Bean Soup
This 20 minute Tuscan Borlotti Bean Soup is a quick and healthy taste of Italy. Disclaimer: Cirio sent me these products to review – all opinions are my own. Italian cuisine Italian cuisine is based on the country’s fresh seasonal and excellent quality produce, while incorporating simple cooking techniques to create a perfect a dish….
Tuna and bean salad (Insalata di tonno e fagioli)
This easy tuna and bean salad from Tuscany, is a healthy and delicious light meal. This salad is a typical dish from Tuscany. This cuisine, noted for its simplicity and use of fresh seasonal ingredients, is healthy and rich in flavour. Beans are a popular ingredient in the region and are consumed throughout the year in…
