Recently I’ve been creating various popsicles for my little great nephews and nieces as a healthy treat or after dinner dessert. So far, they have loved every single one! Here is a new recipe including some of their favorite fruits and berries.
Today I share with you a different kind of recipe. A natural, homemade hair
and face mask that is good enough to eat, with each ingredient offering
different benefits!
On a warm, sunny day in beautiful Italy, we decided to make a light, healthy and refreshing summer salad. It’s simple, easy to prepare, and will delight you with its fresh flavor. Cucumbers make a great snack on their own and add beautiful color to a dish.
A special treat for my great and amazing nephews that can only eat gluten-free. Since they love chocolate and almond butter like their Zia (that would be me 🙂 I decided to combine these delectable ingredients and create Almond Butter Chocolate Cookies.
Growing up Italian, ceci have always been a staple in our kitchen and our love for this powerhouse of a bean is reflected in the many different recipes available, with each region having its own tradition.
One of my cousins is a lover of hummus. It is one of her favorite snacks, as well as mine, that is known to have many health benefits.
A fantastic dish from the Campania region that was said to originate in the 1700s and what history buffs believed it to be a dish served to noble guests.
These delicate crisps are sweet and crunchy and without any added sugars. We like mixing apple and banana crisps with our favorite nuts, coconut flakes, and sometimes we add dark chocolate to the mix, or simply eat them as is. Hope this treat hits the spot!
A legume-based meatball alternative that is both, delicious and irresistible. A definite crowd pleaser!
In our family, pasta is loved by all…. Yes, I mean ALL! But as much as we love it, we don’t eat it every day except when in Italy, where we eat fresh homemade pasta quite often mixed with fresh tomato sauce or beautiful vegetables and herbs straight from the garden, giving us the opportunity to get creative with pasta sauces.
A few years ago a good friend asked me to make a refreshing and healthy salad for her “Cinco de Mayo” gathering. Not only did we enjoy this as a side dish, but we also added it as a topping to some of the tacos!
A friend in Germany asked me if I could make ‘edible’ keto bread for her since it’s difficult to find in her part of the world and she misses good keto bread.