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…
Salads
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…
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…
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…
How to Boil Beets
Try this simple and delicious way to enjoy beets! Boiled beets are great to make ahead and keep in the fridge – perfect to add to salads, and other recipes. They are also easier to peel than roasted beets! They are also great as they are – some people like to serve their boiled…
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…
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…
The Ultimate Guide to Radishes
A short note on radishes and ideas on ways to eat them. Radishes (Raphanus Sativus) are a popular root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family (also known as the mustards or cabbage family), which includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and turnips. They are valued for the distinctive taste and crunchy texture. History Thought to have originated from China…
