Author: Ally

greek sesame chocolate honey bars

Greek Sesame Chocolate Honey Bars (Pasteli)

These sesame honey bars are soft, chewy and are perfectly sweet and salty. I’ve been inspired to make this snack bars by pasteli, which is a Greek sesame and honey candy that’s been around since Ancient Greece. It’s the OG energy bar! It’s popular all throughout the Middle East and […]

negroni

How to Make the Classic Negroni

My all-time favorite cocktail, the classic Negroni. Served with aperitivo, with a charcuterie and cheese board. Best. Thing. Ever. Learn how to make it the traditional way! Aperitivo is a huge thing here in Italy. Probably because alcohol, food and chilling are our favorite things. It’s truly the best. When […]

brown sugar coconut iced latte

Vegan Brown Sugar Coconut Iced Latte

This vegan brown sugar coconut iced latte is the perfect drink for a sunny day. You will instantly feel energized and ready to tackle the day! I don’t know about you, but coconut always reminds me of summer and tropical beaches. I remember when I used to drink coconut milk […]

easter chocolate puffed rice treats

Easter Chocolate Puffed Rice Treats

Happy (almost) Easter everyone! I hope that whatever you’ll be doing this year makes you happy and takes your mind away from what is happening in the world. Hopefully we can all spend some time with family and loved ones. Now I don’t know about you guys, but after Easter […]

sweet spicy asian meatballs

Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken Meatballs

Sticky, sweet and spicy Asian meatballs! Made with lots of ginger, garlic, sweet chili sauce and spicy sriracha! You can customise this recipe and use the sauce with any kind of protein: turkey, beef, tofu, salmon or shrimp. You could also make more and use it in a noodle stir […]

lemon tomato salmon pasta

Easy Lemon and Tomato Salmon Pasta

Today I want to share with you this incredibly easy salmon pasta, with a light and fresh lemon and tomato sauce and no heavy cream! Usually, salmon pasta sauce is made with cream to make it, well, creamy. But I always find it too heavy and I want to be […]

fritters

Frittelle – Italian Carnival Raisin Fritters

Tomorrow is the last day of Carnival here in Italy! Even if the last two Carnivals haven’t been very exciting (due to the pandemic), this won’t stop me from celebrating at home. My grandma always makes frittelle (or fritters) for Carnival and this year I decided to make them myself! […]

pistachio hazelnut white choc truffles

Pistachio and Hazelnut White Chocolate Truffles

It’s almost time for Valentine’s Day! Even if I don’t really care about this day, it’s always nice to make something delicious and thoughtful for someone you love. These truffles make a great gift at anytime of the year (I gave many away at Christmas). The process is the same […]

pasta e fagioli

One-Pot Italian Pasta and Beans – Pasta e Fagioli

Here’s my recipe for my favourite Italian comfort food: pasta e fagioli! A creamy and rich pasta with beans, rosemary and prosciutto. It’s easy, affordable, hearty and can be made in one pot! I know the name doesn’t sound really exciting (it literally translates to “pasta and beans”), but it […]

apple crumble

Spiced Apple Crumble with Salted Caramel Sauce

The most delicious, buttery and comforting apple crumble! Full of warm spices and best served with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce. This is the perfect dessert for when you need comfort and it’s super easy and quick to make! This crumble is so simple but oh so delicious! […]