This butternut squash, cannellini beans and barley soup is a hearty and soul warming autumn recipe, the perfect seasonal comfort food! It is vegan, packed with vegetal proteins, thanks to the cannellini beans, and rich in complex carbohydrates and vegetables, so it will ensure you feel full for long, and provide you with a regular…
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I have tried this yummy vegan harvest muffins recipe a couple of years ago now, and since then it has become a favourite end of summer/beginning of Autumn treat. We are using some seasonal fruits: apples and blueberries, to celebrate the fruit harvest, and I have modified slightly the original recipe to be vegan, and…
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I have always had a passion for chocolate, dark chocolate precisely, the darker the better. I love the one with 75% of cocoa minimum, otherwise all I can taste is the sugar, and I wouldn’t want to lose the typical bitter notes of its flavour! Despite knowing it might not be the right season yet,…
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Aubergines and peppers caponata: a summer recipe Since Summer it’s still here, I’m going for a recipe that definitely showcases the best of summer vegetables, with their full and rich taste. This is a traditional Sicilian recipe, and I always loved the balanced mix of flavours and the richness of it, together with the fact…
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Green Love I have always loved tea, not only for its flavour, but for the romantic and aesthetic halo I’ve always associated it with. (Mad tea party anyone? I’ve thought since the first time I read it that, being Alice, I would have happily stayed with the Mad Hatter). And that was true for black…
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This power smoothie is meant to be a refreshing and delicious immune boost snack. Easy to prepare, rich in all the good things that your body needs to recharge itself, to take care of your gut, to top in antioxidants and minerals! Why this Berrycoconut Power Smoothie is so good for you Maybe is the…
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I am a big fan of mixed salads, as they are a great way to eat healthy but do not require too much time for the prep (Did I mention already that I am not one that loves spending long time in the kitchen??? Well, I don’t!). This avocado and cannellini beans mixed salad is…
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Sometime ago, I was chatting with a friend about his recent consultation with a doctor. During this encounter the doctor stressed to him over and over the importance of food in our health, in order to keep his high blood pressure in check. He wasn’t really impressed about it, and he told me that he…
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With summer approaching and some lovely warm weather already here, I’d like to reduce to a minimum the time that I spend cooking, and I’m always looking for some easy recipe that is quick to prepare and light, but still delicious like this healthy rainbow pasta recipe. What makes an healthy pasta recipe Adding a…
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A deep dive in the most common and sometimes underestimated of fruits: why the apple is our best ally to stay healthy.
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