Prawn & mango appetizers

This year for new year’s eve, I will be having friends around so I have been testing a few appetizer ideas. Appetizers can take a while to prepare and when you are faced with making dinner as well all you want is quick easy and tasty nibbles to go with a glass of bubbly. As…

Baked crispy prawns with garlic and herbs

It’s party time and also time to indulge and have delicious tasty food. Just a quick recipe I made today for lunch. I popped over to my fishmonger who is always happy to see me as every time I spend so much money at his shop! His fish is so tempting though and really fresh.…

Seafood risotto to die for!

Whenever I go back to Italy there is one single thing that’s compulsory: have at least one shellfish dinner. There is a little local restaurant we know which is not too pricey and does the fish beautifully. This is where we always go to satisfy our cravings.I love those gigantic prawns, the ones you have…

Prawns in puff pastry, an easy yummy starter

I so much love quick and easy recipes. I have practically given up on complicated ones. Anything I publish on this blog goes onto my family dinner plates, so most of the recipes have to be reasonably quick and easy midweek meals with the odd fancy “treat” because we all need to have something special…

Ham-wrapped king prawns skewers with polenta

So how are your Christmas preparations going? What’s your festive menu going to be this year? I’d love to hear what everyone is preparing for the big day. Like every year, for everyone’s peace, I must “adhere” to English tradition when it comes to Christmas lunch, so turkey with all the trimmings is on the…

Prawns, pea, asparagus pasta light and fresh

The sun is out and spring is finally here! I have been out and about a lot recently. I feel the need to top up with vitamin D after all those long winter months. My recipe for today is a fresh pasta dish that tastes and looks like spring! Make sure you only use fresh vegetables…

King Prawns in light citronette

Today after coming back from the beach, I was desperately craving for prawns. One of the main reasons is that I always pass by a fishmonger, which has a large selection of fresh shellfish. So today I could not resist to temptation and I bought a few and cooked them quickly in the oven. This…

Italian seafood gnocchi

Gnocchi are a classic in the Italian cuisine. Made with potatoes and flour, these little pillows are just so delicious. The are often served with butter and sage and meat sauces. I have found that they go well with seafood too and they make a perfect dish ideal for entertaining. Prep Time : 40 minutes…

Italian seafood feast for celebrations

A shellfish feast at last, that’s what I had over the weekend.  And I needed it. I truly crave for those gorgeous chubby prawns, juicy langoustines, clams and mussels, scallops au gratin…the more the better! In Italy I always visit my favourite little local trattoria which is modest but does fab food.  The owner, Loris…

Prawns Rocket Salad ready in minutes

When I worked in Italy my mum used to prepare me a packed lunch in a box which often included a salad too. You see, the term “mammone” can often be referred to girls too. It was all very normal in Italy. If my colleagues knew that my mum was the one slaving in the…