Tag: Italian

Parsley and Grilled Courgette Pasta

Parsley and Grilled Courgette Pasta

This pasta is based on a simple yet comforting childhood favourite: pasta aglio, olio, e prezzemolo (garlic, oil, and parsley pasta). The addition of the grilled courgettes takes it up a notch and is a great way to use your summer squash! Ingredients: (Serves 4-6) […]

Focaccia con Pomodorini e Rosmarino

Focaccia con Pomodorini e Rosmarino

  Ingredients: For the olive oil mixture: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1.5 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper For the dough: 1 cup warm […]

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients: Serves 4: For the sauce: 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional) 1 medium white onion, diced (approx 150g) 1 cup almond milk 1 packet of firm silken tofu (approx 349g/12.3 oz) 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 […]

Pasta con Broccoletti

Pasta con Broccoletti

Pasta con broccoletti is one of my favourite pastas to have during the winter. It’s wholesome, very easy to make, and naturally vegan. My Nonna taught me how to make this dish a few years ago, and ever since then I’ve made it frequently on […]

Pomodori Imbottiti di Riso

Pomodori Imbottiti di Riso

Today my Nonna showed me how to make these gorgeous tomatoes stuffed with rice. She was actually surprised when I told her that her recipe was naturally vegan and gluten-free. These are simple to make and look quite impressive too! This would be great idea […]

Spring Onion, Spinach, and Sundried Tomato Pasta

Spring Onion, Spinach, and Sundried Tomato Pasta

The sun has finally made an appearance for the first time since I’ve been back in St Andrews! To celebrate this welcome sign of spring, I’ve made my mother’s Spring Onion, Spinach, and Sundried Tomato Pasta with Pine Nuts. This pasta is incredibly simple to […]

Kale and Pistachio Pesto

Kale and Pistachio Pesto

Ingredients: 7 large Kale leaves 1 handful basil ½ cup pistachios 2-3 cloves of garlic 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Wash kale, remove stems, and roughly chop Add kale, basil. pistachios, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food […]