Italian

  • Italian Vegetable Tart

    April 11, 2021Janine

    Italian Vegetable Tart | Gluten-free, Paleo & Dairy-free This Italian Vegetable Tart recipe combines the wonderful Italian flavours of Tuscany in a Ratatouille style filling crossed with basil-infused Quiche.  It’s a joy to make and a delight to eat. And if you grow your own basil at home then the inclusion of that in the…

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  • Blistered tomato, roast garlic and fresh herb  Gluten Free Pizza

    April 22, 2020Janine

    Blistered Tomato, Roast Garlic and Fresh Herb Gluten Free Pizza Recipe with Almond Flour Years ago I was a big fan of pizza. Not that I’m not still a fan of pizza, but frankly all that yeast and gluten does me and my body no favours! Love the taste, however, and so out of that…

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  • Barbecued Whole Snapper with Salsa Verde

    April 15, 2020Janine

    Barbecued Whole Snapper with Salsa Verde There are definitely two camps when it comes to whole fish. There are those that don’t like it and prefer a fish fillet, or those that absolutely love it, crunchy skin and all. I’m definitely in the second camp. I think there’s something super special about this barbecued whole…

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  • Amaretti Cookies

    January 16, 2020Janine

    Amaretti Cookies | Gluten & Dairy Free When we travelled through Tuscany I was particularly enamoured with the Italian nutty biscuits, that are the amaretti cookies. The most obvious one that comes to mind is the Amaretti biscuit. Being an almond cookie it has tones of marzipan and the texture is divine. Chewy and sweet,…

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  • Tuscan Meatloaf

    March 18, 2019Janine

    In the heart of Italy, Tuscans accompany meats with lashings of fresh herbs and vibrant vegetables. I’ve taken those ingredients and made a lamb meatloaf packed with delicious flavours. Traditionally lamb is not on the table of Italian dining, however we always favour lamb over beef or pork in our household, so chose to use…

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