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End of summer appetizer/brunch platter {vegan + gluten free + grain free)

End of summer appetizer/brunch platter {vegan + gluten free + grain free)

(cliccate qui per la versione italiana) The end of summer has always been a moment of confusion for me: I’m sad because sun and sea are over (well, sun will remain for a bit, but definitely not the sea), but I’m also happy because I […]

Summer greens & flowers socca (chickpea flour crêpe) {vegan + gluten free + grain free}

Summer greens & flowers socca (chickpea flour crêpe) {vegan + gluten free + grain free}

(cliccate qui per la versione italiana) It’s socca time!! I’m trying to get back on track with posting always on Mondays. Happy Monday everyone! Even though most are still on holiday, some may be working right now so, to brighten your day up a little […]

Summer salad with quinoa and grilled peaches {vegan + gluten free}

Summer salad with quinoa and grilled peaches {vegan + gluten free}

 (cliccate qui per la versione italiana) During the summer months, when I really don’t feel like cooking at all, I like making big salads putting together whatever is available from the daily fresh produce markets – or, if I’m extra lazy, whatever I have in […]

Round zucchini stuffed with spiced brown rice, raisins and pistachios {vegan + gluten free}

Round zucchini stuffed with spiced brown rice, raisins and pistachios {vegan + gluten free}

(clicca qui per la versione italiana) Round zucchini remind me of plump ladies and this is another good reason to love them! These lovely veggies are a real treasure, versatile and delicious. You can thinly slice them, cut them in wedges and sauté/roast them or, […]

Pasta al pesto: flowers and fava beans {vegan}

Pasta al pesto: flowers and fava beans {vegan}

(clicca qui per la versione italiana) Having lived my whole life in big cities, I had never actually seen elderflower or white acacia flowers! I am ashamed. I was super happy when I found them at the farmers market. Doing some research for possible ways […]

Pearl barley salad with fresh fava beans, strawberries and a sweet tahini dressing {vegan}

Pearl barley salad with fresh fava beans, strawberries and a sweet tahini dressing {vegan}

(cliccate qui per la versione italiana) This is a very fresh dish with ingredients that you can easily find all spring through early summer. I often like incorporating fruits in salads, especially if it’s super hot outside! Fava beans, also known by a myriad of […]

Sweet potatoes stuffed with asparagus, chickpeas and caramelised onion {vegan, gluten free + grain free}

Sweet potatoes stuffed with asparagus, chickpeas and caramelised onion {vegan, gluten free + grain free}

(cliccate qui per la versione italiana) This recipe is an explosion of sweet flavors! Among sweet potato, caramelised onions, sweet spiced chickpeas, asparagus and tahini…can’t get any sweeter than that (at least for a savory dish)! I tried to combine ingredients that may go well […]