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Creamy Chestnut Spaghetti

  If you love chestnuts, this creamy chestnut sauce with pasta will make great meal done in 20 minutes!   We are huge chestnut fans. This is why there is always a package or two of boiled and pressed chestnuts in the freezer to make comforting dinner, quickly done or… Read more »

Zucchini Polenta Bake

  Zucchini Polenta Bake is one of the best simple dishes one can make using summer squash.     Zucchini slices, polenta, yogurt, and virgin olive oil promise you enjoy this light lunch or dinner. Some people add a cup of grated parmesan on the top but we prefer this… Read more »

Heirloom Tomato Ricotta Tart

  Heirloom Tomato Ricotta Tart is rustic, tasty old fashioned ricotta, spinach,  and basil loaded tomato tart. I made simplified version since I used store bought puff pastry.     It would be so much wiser to publish anything made with pumpkin but the best, the nicest, the most fruitful… Read more »

Chicken Piccata Meatballs

  Chicken Piccata Meatballs is easy and tasty summer meal, as simple as it could be. Served with garlic bread, it makes great typical Italian dish.   This lunch or dinner, depending on your daily routine, is simple and ready to serve under 20 minutes so it is perfect for… Read more »

Tramezzini

  Tramezzini are very popular brunch or lunch option in Italy on sunny days.   Before we start with the basics, let me just explain the meaning of the word itself: tramezzo (singular) or “partizione” is the period between. In this case, the period between breakfast and lunch. The ideal… Read more »

Caprese Polenta Salad

  Caprese Polenta Salad is a delightful twist on the classic Italian caprese salad, combining creamy polenta with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze.     This salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the classic flavors of caprese salad with creamy polenta patties. This dish is… Read more »

Norwegian Fish Soup

  Norwegian Fish Soup is creamy Norwegian comfort food you can enjoy any season. Simple to make under 30 minutes.   Few months ago, we traveled to Norway since it has been a while since we enjoyed the beauties of this marvelous country. Fish was on our menu every day… Read more »

Banana Soup

  Banana Soup is easy soup recipe with bananas, coconut milk and vegetable broth. Although served as soup instead of cake or bread, it is so kid friendly and ready in 20 minutes! Five star food for all banana lovers!   How to make banana soup? Tasty banana soup with… Read more »

Horn of Plenty Beef Stew

  Horn of Plenty Beef Stew is the ultimate autumn comfort food. Black chanterelles, tender meat and red wine are perfect for cold days to enjoy for week dinner or holidays!   It is the season to enjoy fresh mushrooms. Today, our choice is this beef stew with dried and… Read more »

Mushrooms en Papillote

  Mushrooms en Papillote are perfect vegan and gluten free side dish made in the oven, tossed and baked in folded edges parchment paper, big calzone shaped pocket alike.   It is the best seasons of all over here! Street market filled with harvest vegetables, chestnuts, pumpkins and mushrooms is… Read more »