A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Panzanella – classic Italian tomato salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 Summery & healthy classic Italian tomato and bread salad. 100% Vegan! Ingredients 180g/6oz stale white rustic bread e.g. sourdough/pain de campagne/ciabatta, torn into chunks 900g/2 lbs (about 8 medium) ripe tomatoes, chopped into large pieces…
Crispy Polenta Cakes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 12 Crispy on the top and bottom and dense and creamy in the center. A delicious way to enjoy polenta. Ingredients Olive oil spray 2 cups coarse-or medium-grind polenta(yellow cornmeal) (about 11 ounces) 6 cups chicken broth Kosher Salt and freshly ground black…
Pesto zoodle salad with roasted fennel and tomatoes Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 4 Pesto zoodle salad with roasted fennel and cherry tomatoes makes a light summer meal. It’s easy and quick to make, naturally vegan and gluten-free too. Ingredients SALAD 700 g / 1.5 lb zucchinis…
NO-KNEAD, RUSTIC, ITALIAN-STYLE BREAD Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 2 hour 15 minutes Serves: 2 artisan loaves An artisan no-knead, free-form loaf, easy and quick, with a nice crust and crumb, that doesn’t last long in our house. Ingredients 500 g (4 ½ cups) unbleached all purpose flour + more…
Sicilian Tomato Pesto (Pesto Trapanese) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes Total time: 12 minutes Serves: 2 small food containers A rich tomatoey paste, with added texture from the almonds and brightness given by the fresh basil results in a rich, delicate, savory pesto, that will sure elevate many a recipe with its intense…
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: 6 Creamy cheesy risotto with crunchy umami mushrooms mixed in al dente arborio rice. Ingredients 2 cups (400g) arborio rice 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil, divided 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, divided 4 1/2…
“CACIO E PEPE” MINI MUFFINS Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 24 mini muffins All the rich and tasty flavours of the famous “cacio e pepe” pasta, encased in a tiny muffin that bursts with character. Great eaten as is, or perfect appetizer bites that can be filled…
Rigatoni Peperonata (Stewed Bell Peppers & Onions) Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 A simple, healthy and delicious pasta recipe with a hint of sweetness brought out by bell peppers. Ingredients 4 bell peppers (any mix of red, orange, green or yellow), sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 red onion, sliced 1 yellow onion, sliced…
GENOVESE BASIL PESTO Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 small food containers Genovese Basil Pesto, traditional Italian recipe, is a great sauce for pasta but can be used to marinate fish, meats, and vegetables. Ingredients 50 g fresh basil leaves 30 g (6 Tbsp) Parmigiano Reggiano, grated 13 g (2 Tbsp)…
Cauliflower Rice Caprese Prep time: 3 minutes Cook time: 4 minutes Total time: 7 minutes Serves: 5 You’ll love this Cauliflower Rice Caprese! A quick and easy side dish that’s low carb and gluten free. Ingredients 1 pound bag Cauliflower Rice, or pearls – use fresh 2 medium whole Fresh Tomatoes 3 1/2 ounces Mozzarella…
Roasted Artichoke and Spinach Ravioli Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 2 hours Serves: 4 Delicious homemade ravioli – a little effort involved, but worth it. Ingredients Artichokes: 1 14oz can artichoke hearts. chopped 1 TBSP oil Dash black pepper Filling: 15 oz ricotta cheese, whole milk 1/2 cup spinach, thawed and drained the roasted…
OCCHI DI BUE, ITALIAN SWEET TREATS Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 10 medium sized cookies Delicious shortbread cookies filled with jam or chocolate that you can find in every bakery in Rome. My absolute favorite childhood treat! Ingredients 100 g butter, unsalted, cold, cubed 50 g granulated…