My mother, a Greek housewife, used to make this in different ways – here is one way with my twist. I love it most of all also because it’s delicious, and also because it’s a versatile dish and so very easy to prepare. INGREDIENTS1½ cups pre-cooked lentils or 2/3 cup of dried brown lentils (the […]
Mediterranean
Portobello Mushroom Bolognese
I had 3 packed portobello mushrooms in my fridge, and I wasn’t going to pulp them up into burgers, or sauté them, or add them as part of a meal. No, these 3 beauties begged to be made into something bigger and better than just that, and so this recipe […]
Torta Maltija – Maltese Style Spinach no-Anchovy Pie
Who doesn’t like pies ? I confess to being a pie addict all year round. I love Maltese pies, they sell them as a traditional savoury treat in the take-away snack bars, and they are made in a variety of ways. There is also a traditional Lampuki Pie which is […]
Creamy Mushroom Pasta Sauce
Serves 4 portions I confess to being a pasta lover, and nobody does it better than the Italians, who’ve I’ve been very influenced by over the years in both Malta & Italy. I can safely say that it is second nature to me not only to love it, but to create the […]
Easy Garlic & Rosemary Focaccia
I love focaccia, when I had it in Italy it was so light and so perfect. I have since being playing around with different versions. Here is my favourite – garlic and rosemary. Very simple to make, and perfect for picnics, a perfect accompaniment to stews, soups, salads etc. I […]