First ever meal plan!
Some of you might know by now that I’m normally preparing lunch and dinner (for 2). This might sound a bit terrifying, taking into consideration that I’m also working full-time from an office, working out regularly, cleaning, doing everyday mess control at home and visiting family every couple of days (does that really fit in … Read more
Fresh Fried Squid Rings
These squid rings were one of the most delicious treats I have had in a while, for sure. They reminded me of the heaps of ‘calamari’ we had about a thousand years ago, on my first trip to Italy (I was about, 10?) – freshly made and bought at the port, they made a really good impression … Read more
Mini Pizzas with Anchovies and Capers
This is nothing but a variation of the other day’s mini pizzas, but instead of ham I have topped the bread pieces with capers and anchovies. Delightful! I’m certain my Mr would join me here, when I say I could seriously eat these every single day. Fortunately my mean bikini says I cannot do that, … Read more
Spanish Tapas Dinner At Home!
Well we do this every now and then at home, as we don’t really have something like a ‘favourite tapas place’ here in Hungary. For the real deal, we go to Barcelona, however as unfortunately we do not have a magical Spanish carpet that would fly us over there every time we desire a good … Read more
Fresh Spanish Pasta Salad
My first encounter with this great dish was in Spain earlier this year, when we were visiting family with my Mr. The original version somehow did not get photographed, but luckily we both enjoyed it so much that the 2 of us could remember all the ingredients that this dish had. Fresh and simple, with just a … Read more
Bella Italia Foodie Adventures: Gnocchi con Pomodoro, Tonno e Zucchine
This is the last recipe I would like to share with you, of a dish I made when we were in Italy. I consider this one a great success! It is easy, with the use of only a few ingredients, fast and delizioso! And satisfying, too: between the 2 of us we ate a whole … Read more
Individual Italian Tiramisu Cups with Mascarpone Cream
Still in the mood for Italian recipes, I set up to make a Tiramisu the other day. 1 word: Amazing! I used the recipe I found at GialloZafferano.it, only made a few little changes: mounted the ingredients into cute little individual cups, used light Mascarpone cream cheese instead of the normal one and unintentionally used … Read more
Pepper and Sausage Tagliatelle
This, my Dear Readers, is what should have grown in my balcony garden! Remember these beautiful green plants? While in my “garden” they refuse to grow taller, the ones I gave to my mother have produced amazing green bell peppers already. Well, she has a real garden Technically, I still consider them ‘my’ home-grown success … Read more
Bella Italia Foodie Adventures: Pasta con Tonno e Salsa di Pomodoro
An express recipe for busy days from our busy Italian holiday! I mean…who wants to spend the summer holidays standing in the kitchen by the fire, am I right? So grab and cook 2 portions of fresh Italian pasta, make a simple creamy sauce by mixing and cooking 1.5-2 cups of tomato sauce with a can of tuna fish, pour … Read more
Bella Italia Foodie Adventures: Piadina con Mortadella, Mozzarella e Pomodoro
Oh, vacation memories! So we’ve spent a more or less hot and sunny week in beautiful Italy, (also experienced a couple of days freezing Autumn breeze and rain!!) where we could enjoy our meals on our apartment’s balcony, enjoying the breathtaking view, tranquility and fresh air. This piadina was one of our favourite balcony-breakfasts Now for … Read more
