Tag: thyme

cake

Easy Roast Chicken with Herbs and Vegetables

0 comments

Coming from a negative exploit with a ” Coq au Vin” of last week (a real fiasco!),  I decided to make a very basic chicken for “dummies”. I saw a “How to Roast a Chicken” recipe on kitchn and I decided to give it a try.  And it turned out to […]

cake

Stuffed Tomatoes Gratin

0 comments

Roasted stuffed tomatoes can be listed as one of the easiest and most popular summer antipastos; I would call it also the last-minute side dish.  You’ll only need some ripe tomatoes, herbs, a bit of cheese and bread to make these delicious and incredibly satisfying tomatoes.

cake

Roasted Eggplants with Yogurt Sauce and Cherry Tomatoes

0 comments

       This is a really satisfying meat-free meal: Ottolenghi’s famous recipe with an italian twist. In the original recipe the top of the eggplants are garnished with pomegranate seeds.   If you can’t find the fresh pomegranate (especially in summer) you can add a touch of red by tossing some chopped cherry tomatoes (like I […]

cake

Zucchini Pesto Dip – Vegan

0 comments

You can use this pesto for basically anything you would use regular pesto for. It tastes great as a bread spread, in a pasta salad or with some chopped up vegetables and used as a dip. If you’re on a gluten-free diet and need to make a fast yet tasty dinner make […]

cake

Baked Lentil Meatballs with Herbs (Vegetarian)

0 comments

A delicious and “exciting” way to reinvent lentils!  This simple recipe requires just few ingredients and 30 minutes to prepare (if you start with cooked lentils) and so delicious, that they will disappear quickly. An easy lunch to pack for your kids’ lunchbox.  Serve alone or with a salad or tossed on a tomato-sauce pasta. photos […]

cake

Stuffed Pork Loin with Red Wine, Sausage and Prunes

0 comments

Pork roast with sausage and prunes is a classic dish in the northern Italian tradition. It is usually served cold but I prefer it hot. Actually what I like the best is to sautee’ the meat slices with a bit of oil and rosemary before serving. And to make the gravy super […]

cake

Stuffed Eggs with String Beans, Pine Nuts and Lemon Thyme

0 comments

These eggs look good and taste so good, they can be served as an appetizer or be a decorative addition to your brunch, are easy to prepare with all-year-round ingredients and very affordable.  And last but not the least: kids love them and will want to help out! The filling of this recipe consists of green beans, […]