Spelt loaf with olives perfumed with rosemary

Freshly baked bread! I almost forgot how good it tasted! My grandmother used to make bread in 15 minutes flat. I used to watch her with amusement: she was so incredibly quick, her hands were “flying away” and her loaf was ready to bake in no time… a tough country lady she was. Last weekend…

Spiced easy Christmas loaf with yogurt and olive oil

I had such little time recently that I haven’t made anything nice in ages! Life is so busy but I had to find the time to make at least one Christmas treat. So here I am. This is a really nice easy Christmas cake which you can make in 20 minutes. It is also healthy…

Polpettone di tonno – Easy tuna loaf

Polpettone or meatloaf is one of those classic Italian dishes suitable for any day of the week. The most popular one is made with meat but during summertime a lighter version can be made using tuna instead. This fuss-free dish makes a great and tasty meal which can be prepared in advance. You can also…

Coconut and blueberry loaf cake

Coconut is insanely addictive. When I buy one it always takes a few attempts before I manage to crack it open but then it is pure joy. It is a great and satisfying healthy snack to have when you feel peckish. For me it is either that or nuts. I was looking forward to share…

Quick and easy olive bread recipe

Would you like a super simple and fast olive bread recipe? Something delicious and easy if you have friends coming around or just a tasty snack to grab when you feel a little peckish? I served this olive bread for lunch with houmous, cheese, parma ham and fresh salad. It only took 20 minutes to…

Carrot, pumpkin and hazelnut breakfast loaf cake

Cake for breakfast? Yes please, especially if it is healthy and full of fresh vegetables too. Italians do love their cake for breakfast. I usually have yogurt with fruit or bread with honey but sometimes a good homemade cake will make a good headstart to the day too You know how much I love pumpkin.…

Savory Vegetable Loaf Cake Recipe

Happy new year! My jeans are really tight with all the lasagne, panettoni, nougat, chocolate and glasses of Prosecco I have been scoffing during these last festivities…this year it has really been non-stop eating. I spent new year’s eve in Italy and I had a big “cenone” or a big dinner where you eat all…

Chocolate and yogurt loaf cake

How was your weekend? Mine was busy with my daughter having her ballet exam. I was more nervous than she was, it took me ages trying to make her hair up in a bun only to give up in the end (I am useless at this things!). Her teacher did it and it all went…

Cherry and yogurt loaf cake

Recently I received a gift by a friend. A newly published cookery book:  “The five o’clock apron”. I have been reading it in bed every night before going to sleep. I have found many nice and easy recipes and among them there was one that really inspired me. I love natural yogurt ( I have…