Tag: italian food

Lemon Risotto with Garlic, Red Onion, Cashews and Olive Oil (vegan and gluten free)

October 3, 2017

For me, my go-to comfort food is risotto…it is warming, hearty and super tasty. I’m a firm believer in a risotto not needing to be overpowered by too many ingredients and so here is my lemon risotto, that shines through and will give you a very happy belly, made with only five core ingredients. The aim … More Lemon Risotto with Garlic, Red Onion, Cashews and Olive Oil (vegan and gluten free)

Vegan Pizza Bread with Tomatoes, Olives, Onion, Chilli, Garlic, Rosemary, Aubergine and Olive Oil (Spelt and Wheat)

September 12, 2017

So I know I may sound like a broken record by now…but FRESH BREAD is my favourite thing ever! This pizza bread is made without cheese, and is made from half wheat flour and half spelt flour. It is a super easy recipe and it packs a punch with the sharp onion and spicy chillies! This … More Vegan Pizza Bread with Tomatoes, Olives, Onion, Chilli, Garlic, Rosemary, Aubergine and Olive Oil (Spelt and Wheat)

Spinach Picci Pasta with White Wine, Preserved Lemons and Garlic Sauce

August 19, 2017

I never knew about picci until I visited my favourite pasta restaurant in London, called Padella. The picci is the only vegan pasta on their menu…which was actually a blessing in disguise because it was new to me and tasted great! This recipe is super easy and it is a dinner party showstopper because of the … More Spinach Picci Pasta with White Wine, Preserved Lemons and Garlic Sauce

Roasted Lemon Basil Cauliflower with Flaked Almonds and Dates

January 17, 2016

This dish is so versatile and utterly delicious…it is great straight out the oven as a winter warmer or cold as a summer salad. It is also very easy to make and is packed with flavour. I want to explore this dish further by tossing linguine through it once it has roasted so the pasta can soak … More Roasted Lemon Basil Cauliflower with Flaked Almonds and Dates

Aubergine, Rocket, Pesto and Tomato Sandwich in Garlic Rice Bread (GF)

November 24, 2015

This is my ideal Gluten free and Vegan Club Sandwich! It is so moist and delicious, with added crunch from the pine nuts. I love using Biona Gluten Free bread, which I rub a clove of garlic and olive oil on to make the sandwich extra extravagant. Preparation time: 35 minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 1): … More Aubergine, Rocket, Pesto and Tomato Sandwich in Garlic Rice Bread (GF)

Black Garlic Gnocchi with Samphire (GF)

November 23, 2015

This dish is perfect for garlic lovers! Black garlic can be found in some supermarkets…my favourite brand is Balsajo, and Samphire can be found in most supermarkets, including Sainsburys. Black garlic is very sweet, and is perfectly balanced out by the black pepper, salty samphire and red chilli in this dish. Unlike my other gnocchi … More Black Garlic Gnocchi with Samphire (GF)

Popeye Spinach Pizza with Broccoli, Olives, Peppers and Tomatoes (GF)

November 1, 2015

This gluten free pizza was delicious with a thin crispy base and lots of flavour. It was also very nutritious seeing as I used a spinach sauce instead of tomatoes. I love using tender stem broccoli on my pizzas because it gets an amazing barbecue taste!  Preparation time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including cooking and proving time) Ingredients (Serves 4): … More Popeye Spinach Pizza with Broccoli, Olives, Peppers and Tomatoes (GF)

Tiger Striped Spinach Gnocchi in a White Wine and Garlic Sauce, with Tomberries and Oyster Mushrooms (GF)

October 29, 2015

This is the perfect dish for gnocchi addicts like myself! The gnocchi are just so pretty with their tiger stripes and it is pretty nutritious with all that spinach in! I love Oyster mushrooms…they are so great at sucking up lots of flavours and juices from the tomberries and white wine! This gnocchi recipe gives you super … More Tiger Striped Spinach Gnocchi in a White Wine and Garlic Sauce, with Tomberries and Oyster Mushrooms (GF)