Focaccia, a typical Italian bread, in the early days baked on hot stones and that became wonderfully airy. Focaccia is delicious with a soup or barbecue. Without additions it’s lovely, but you can also add flavors or filling . Now … Read the rest
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Easy salad: Italian pasta salad for the picnic week
The tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and capers combined with pasta give this Italian pasta salad a flavor explosion in your mouth. Cold served it is a delicious dish for a picnic.
This easy salad is an Italian pasta salad where as … Read the rest
Ciabatta with rosemary and garlic
A delicious bread with a grill or barbecue . Easy to use and yet very tasteful. Packed with fresh herbs .Off course you can choose how strong the garlic flavor should be. But I add about a whole garlic bulb. … Read the rest
Filled minestrone soup with pasta
A delicious Italian style filled minestrone soup with pasta. And lots of vegetables. The soup is, because of it’s filling, great to eat as dinner or when hungry at lunch. And the best part, it takes only 25 minutes to … Read the rest
Crispy chicken Parmesan
Do you know the crispy chicken schnitzel you can buy at the Supermarkets? And do you like them too (or your children). Because mine love them and thus I decided to prepare them myself. Because why buy them ready made, … Read the rest
Meatball casserole with pasta
An easy meal, this recipe for a meatball casserole with pasta. Quick and can be preprepared. You have to try this one out yourself!
An easy dinner this meatloaf casserole with tagliatelle. You’ve just have to fry the meatballs slightly, … Read the rest
Skillet pizza
What could be easier than a recipe for a skillet pizza. Baked within 6 minutes and no oven required. With recipe for homemade dough and tomato sauce
A quick pan of pizza made in the pan on the stove. Yes, … Read the rest
Spaghetti with olio e aglio (e pepperoni)
A recipe for spaghetti in its purest form: spaghetti with olio e aglio, or spaghetti with oil and garlic (and pepper, parsley and Parmesan cheese). Ready in a wink and so delicious you lick your fingers, literally.
How I came … Read the rest
Quiche caprese
Quiche caprese, tasty tomato flavored with some herbs and off course mozzarella and basil. A touch of summer in our winter homes.
Caprese salad, one of my favorite dishes in summer. But though I love it in summer, I … Read the rest
Summer Spaghetti
The summer has finally arrived. Officially on the calendar, because the weather wasn’t quite as warm as I like it.
Also it’s quite difficult to wear the right clothes right now. When the weather forecast tells us it’s about 22 … Read the rest
Ravioli filled with cheeses (vegetarian)
Today, I’ve been able to blog less than I had hoped. The reason: I encouraged two teams on the soccer field . Not always with the hoped-for success, but I must say there are worse days to watch the game … Read the rest
Beef carpaccio roll
One of my favourite starters is Beef Carpaccio. I just love it with old cheese, pine nuts and peppery arugula. Most times it’s served as a starter, but it’s also real nice to eat as an appetizer. You have to … Read the rest
Make your own homemade pasta
Make your own pasta. It’s not difficult. I have a Kitchen Aid, which makes it all just a little easier, but that’s a pretty expensive investment and certainly not necessary to make terrific pasta. Good pasta you can just knead … Read the rest
Italian salad with melon, pancetta and arugula
This delicious Italian salad filled with ingredients that are commonly used in Italy is very nice. And therefore it’s an ideal combination with delicious homemade pasta, spaghetti or macaroni. By serving it in separate glasses, you get no arguing about … Read the rest
Spaghetti with zucchini
This will be the last vacation recipe. In the Southern part of Holland this are our last couple of days of our vacation. Schools start at Monday. We’ve got a great vacation with lots of good weather over here. I … Read the rest
Spaghetti with minced beef, broccoli and bacon
A really nice recipe, even if your not a great fan of broccoli (so has been said by others). And really fast, so ideal when you have a work day. I’ve got a lot of great reactions on this recipe. … Read the rest