Kid friendly Italian recipes added by professional chefs

PLUM buttermilk torte cake {GF option also}

Inspired by the generous plum pickings off my friend's bountiful fruit tree. The essence of lemon and almonds…

Tuscan Grilled Ribeye

Simply grilled and then bathed in a post marinade of beautifully flavored extra virgin olive oil, rosemary and garlic.

Suppa di matrimonio Italiano ( Wedding Soup)

I believe this soup was served at weddings and family gatherings because it was quick and easy to prepare,…

No Cook TOMATO fresh PRESERVES

From your garden or local market, pick your tastiest ripe red fruit. Fresh, juicy tomatoes preserved and ready for the off-seasonal months. For…

ROASTED garlic Balsamic TOMATOES

Tantalize your palate with slow roasted Italian tomatoes halves. A splash of Balsamic accompanies crushed…

Potato filled "Candy" with Porcini Mushrooms and Sausage

A twist to a ravioli recipe.

baked EGGPLANT burger patties -Turkish influence

Coated patties of creamy textured eggplant with robust flavours get baked. A satisfying vegetable burger was…

NETTLE PESTO WITH RAVIOLI

The stinging nettle is one of the tastiest veggies around. It has a robust aroma that is woody and mushroomy. Nettle has one of the highest…

exotic grilled vegetable salad with pears

medi Sweet Potato Yogu Chick Pea Dip n Spread

Similar to a Mediterranean ' Hummus ' with a few flavourful twists. We enjoy this as a delicious spread in a…

Citrus Chocolate Coconut Ginger Nut flourless torte cake

Mr. LEMON joined the line dance with his circle of friends: Ms. CLEMENTINE, Chocolate, Coconut, Ginger and…

Mediterranean style SHEPHERD's PIE delight...a.k.a 'Paté Chinois'

PATE CHINOIS (aka Sheppard's Pie) morphed into a 'Mediterranean style'…

Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also}

Inspired by a cake Hubby and I had in a 'Pensione' in Sardinia, Italy. This recipe was re-created from just a…

Caesar salad

The salad's creation is generally attributed to restaurateur Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant who operated restaurants in Mexico and the United…

Baked Ziti

In it’s simplest form baked ziti is a great dish. It can be expanded to include all sorts of meats and cheeses making this, the dish you can…