https://adeles.cooking/Recent content on Adele's BlogHugo -- gohugo.io2020, Adele DesanaThu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/aromaticwater/Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/aromaticwater/Aromatic Ginger & Citrus Water (My Go‑To Summer Drink) As the days started getting warmer, I found myself craving something light, refreshing, and hydrating. I opened the fridge, spotted a few lonely pieces of ginger and citrus, and decided to try making an aromatic infused water. The result surprised me: slightly spicy, and refreshing. Since then, I have been experimenting with different combinations: rosemary with bay leaves, ginger with lemon only, and even a simple citrus‑only version.https://adeles.cooking/post/gf_orangecake/Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/gf_orangecake/A soft orangy treat This orange‑scented cake is a simple, feel‑good treat. Freshly squeezed orange juice brings natural flavor, and it is good for snacking, sharing, or enjoying alongside a warm drink. With minimal prep, it’s the kind of recipe you can do for a birthday party, a dinner dessert or to have for breakfast. Ingredients 3 eggs 250 gr flour 1 packet baking powder 100 gr sugar 50 gr sunflower oil 2 packets vanilla sugar 3 oranges Process: Prepare the orange juice: Cut 2 oranges in half.https://adeles.cooking/post/gflf_bananabread/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/gflf_bananabread/A Soft Loaf Perfect for Breakfast or Snacking This banana loaf is moist, lightly sweet, and enriched with chocolate chips for a comforting treat that comes together effortlessly. The amazing part is that it is gluten and lactose free. Ingredients 2 ripe bananas 250 gr rice flour 1 package of baking powder 2 eggs 50 ml seed oil 3/4 table spoon of vegetal milk 50 gr of chocolate chips pinch of salt Process: Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth and puréed.https://adeles.cooking/post/redlentils_chips/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/redlentils_chips/A High-Protein, Gluten-Free Snack These crispy lentil bites are a plant-based treat, perfect as a savory snack or a crunchy side. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, they are perfect for an apero or an afternoon snack. Enjoy them with your favorite sauce on the side. Ingredients 105 gr of dried red lentils (1/2 cup) 237 gr water (1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon Cumin 1/2 teaspoon Paprika 1/2 teaspoon Salt Process: Soak red lentils in a cup of water for 2–3 hour.https://adeles.cooking/post/chestnut_chocolate_chip_cookies/Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/chestnut_chocolate_chip_cookies/Perfect Autumn Snack These cookies blend the chestnut flour with almond flour and dark chocolate chips, creating a soft, flavorful treat that’s gluten-free and lactose free, perfect for a desert or afternoon snack. Ingredients 200 gr chestnut flour 50 gr almond flour 150 gr brown sugar 3 eggs 140 gr oil 100 gr chocolate chips 1/2 lemon zest Process: In a mixing bowl, combine 150 g brown sugar, ½ lemon zest, and 50 g almond flour.https://adeles.cooking/post/chocolate_yogurt_cake/Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/chocolate_yogurt_cake/A Moist, Dairy-Free Treat with Deep Cocoa Flavor This simple yet indulgent cake combines the richness of dark chocolate with the creaminess of lactose-free yogurt. Perfect for a cozy evening or a fuss-free dessert. Ingredients 500gr yogurt lactose free 2 eggs 80gr cocoa powder 30gr honey 100gr dark chocolate bar Process: Start by pouring in a bowl 500 g lactose-free yogurt, add 2 eggs and whisk until smooth.https://adeles.cooking/post/lemon_cream_tart/Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/lemon_cream_tart/A Zesty Delight for Any Occasion This lemon cream tart is a celebration of pairing citrus with cream. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply craving a slice of sunshine, this recipe is what will help you. I baked this tart for a birthday, so any occasion is good. Ingredients Base 200 gr flour (I used spelt flour) 60 gr sugar 60 gr oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 lemon zest Lemon creamhttps://adeles.cooking/post/yogurt_mohn_tart/Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/yogurt_mohn_tart/Simple & Light Tart (Gluten & Lactose-Free) This easy-to-make tart combines a crisp gluten-free base with a creamy yogurt and poppy seed (mohn) filling. It’s light, satisfying, and perfect for any time of day—from brunch to dessert. Ingredients Dough Base: 250 gr gluten-free flour 60 gr oil 100 gr sugar 1 egg 8 gr baking powder Filling: 300 gr natural lactose-free yogurt 1 pack of Mohn mixture (poppy seed) Process: Preheat the oven to 180°C.https://adeles.cooking/post/almond-yogurt_blueberry_treats/Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/almond-yogurt_blueberry_treats/Blueberry Bliss: A Three-Ingredient Treat Whether you’re looking for a gluten-free delight, a lactose-free indulgence, or just a wholesome treat to pair with your afternoon tea, these almond-yogurt blueberry bites are the answer. With just three ingredients and minimal prep, they’re perfect for busy weekdays or spontaneous cravings. Ingredients 140 gr almond flour 100 gr lactose-free yogurt 120 gr fresh blueberries Process: Combine the almond flour and yogurt in a mixing bowl.https://adeles.cooking/post/lactose___gluten-free_yogurt_bread/Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/lactose___gluten-free_yogurt_bread/Lactose & Gluten-Free Yogurt Bread This lactose- and gluten-free bread offers an alternative suitable for a variety of dietary needs. It is ideal for breakfast or as a side of main meals. The recipe is straightforward and requires minimal preparation, making it a practical choice for everyday baking. Ingredients 600 gr lactose-free yogurt (3.8% fat) 3 eggs 325 gr oats 100 gr seed mix (pumpkin, sunflower, flax) 50 gr nuts ½ packet baking powder Salt, to taste Process: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).https://adeles.cooking/post/blueberry_coconut_cheesecake__lactose-free___gluten-friendly_/Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/blueberry_coconut_cheesecake__lactose-free___gluten-friendly_/Gluten & Lactose Friendly yogurt cake This delightful Blueberry Coconut Yogurt Cake is a light and flavourful dessert that brings together the creaminess of lactose-free yogurt, the tropical notes of shredded coconut, and the natural sweetness of blueberries. Enhanced with a subtle hint of rum, this cake is both elegant and comforting—perfect for a summer gathering or a refined afternoon tea. Ingredients 500 gr of lactose free 3% fat yogurt 3 eggs 70gr sugar 30gr rape coconut 50gr of potato or corn starch 120gr blueberries 1 (30-40 ml) espresso cup rhum Process: Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).https://adeles.cooking/post/seedy_oat___cottage_cheese_bread/Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/seedy_oat___cottage_cheese_bread/High protein cottage cheese bread Simple, nourishing, and packed with texture, this oat and seed bake is a practical choice for those seeking a protein-rich, fiber-filled addition to your daily routine. Ingredients 200 gr Rolled oats 300 gr lactose free Cottage cheese 2 tablespoon chia seeds 2 tablespoon flax seeds 2 tablespoon sunflower seeds 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 Eggs Process: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).https://adeles.cooking/post/gluten___lactose_free_coconut_muffins/Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/gluten___lactose_free_coconut_muffins/Gluten & Lactose free coconut muffins If you’re looking for a quick and wholesome treat that’s both lactose-free and gluten-free, these coconut muffins are your go-to. They’re soft, naturally packed with proteins, and bursting with coconut flavour. Plus, they come together in no time with just a few ingredients and basic kitchen tools. These muffins are perfect for a cosy breakfast, a snack on the go, or a light dessert.https://adeles.cooking/post/gluten___lactose_free_chocolate_cake_with_berry_cream/Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/gluten___lactose_free_chocolate_cake_with_berry_cream/Gluten and Lactose Free chocolate cake with Berry Cream This gluten-free chocolate cake is rich, indulgent, and perfectly balanced with a creamy berry topping. Whether you’re celebrating or simply craving something sweet, this recipe is a delicious treat worth making! Ingredients 1 egg 2 spoons of sugar Half mug of seed oil 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder 4 tablespoons of gluten free flour 15 baking powder 1 mug of lactose free milk/alternative to milk For the cream:https://adeles.cooking/post/nordic-inspired_gluten-free_bread_recipe/Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/nordic-inspired_gluten-free_bread_recipe/Gluten free seeds bread This is a simple and healthy Nordic-inspired gluten-free bread. This bread is packed with seeds, nuts, and oats, and it is perfect for anyone looking for a nutritious and delicious option. It is perfect for breakfast or during your main meals. Ingredients for 1 loaf 150 gr seeds mix 80 gr of chia or lino seeds grounded 50 gr of almonds/hazelnuts 150 gr of oats 30 gr of chia seeds 40 gr of physillum seeds 400 ml warm water 1 tablespoon of vinegar 1 teaspoon salt Process: Preheat your oven to 180°C.https://adeles.cooking/post/pizza_style_eggplant/Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/pizza_style_eggplant/Lactose free pizza style eggplant If you are craving a quick and tasty meal, but you are short on time try this microwave aubergine recipe with pesto, tomato, and mozzarella. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, you can enjoy a delicious healthy dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion. Ingredients for 2 people 2 big long shaped aubergine 125 gr lactose free mozzarella 200gr tomato sauce 2 table spoon pesto (optional) Process: Start by washing the aubergines thoroughly and cutting off the edges.https://adeles.cooking/post/crunchy_almonds/Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/crunchy_almonds/Crunchy Almonds Snack Recipe Looking for a sweet and crunchy snack? These air-fried almonds are perfect for satisfying your cravings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious treat in no time. Ingredients 200 gr almonds 80 gr sugar (brown or white) 1 package of vanilla sugar 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 30 ml of water Process: Prepare the mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and water.https://adeles.cooking/post/crispy_air_fryer_carrot_fries/Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/crispy_air_fryer_carrot_fries/A Delicious Twist on a Classic Side Looking for a healthy yet tasty side dish to complement your meal? These crispy air fryer carrot fries are just what you need! Perfect as a side with burgers, chicken, or any vegetarian protein, or even served with your favourite dipping sauces at an aperitif. Ingredients 2/3 people 6 big carrots 2 tablespoon oil Salt, to taste Paprika, to taste Process: Start by washing the carrots thoroughly and trimming off the edges.https://adeles.cooking/post/flourless_bread/Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/flourless_bread/A Simple Recipe for a Nutritious Loaf Craving a healthy, gluten-free bread? This easy recipe combines red lentils, rice, and quinoa for a nutritious loaf. Soak, blend, and bake for a delicious homemade treat. Please note that you need to soak the ingredients for an entire night. Ingredients 1 loaf 150gr Red lentils 130gr Rice 220gr Quinoa 4g Salt 10g Backing powder 250ml water Process: Soak the lentils, rice and quinoa overnight.https://adeles.cooking/post/almond_biscuits/Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/almond_biscuits/An alternative to other gluten free biscuits Looking for a delightful and healthy treat? These almond and apple sauce biscuits are the perfect combination of nutty and fruity flavours. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, you can enjoy them with a cup of tea or as a quick snack on the go! Ingredients for 12 pieces 150 gr almond flour 110 gr apple sauce Process: Start by mixing all the ingredients together until well combined.https://adeles.cooking/post/corail_lentil_bread/Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/corail_lentil_bread/An alternative to other gluten free breads Looking for an alternative to the usual gluten-free bread? Try this delicious coral lentil bread! It’s not only gluten-free but also packed with nutrients and flavor. Perfect for any meal or as a tasty snack, this bread can be your go-to recipe for a tasty alternative bread. Ingredients for 1 loaf 300 gr Red lentils 120 ml warm water 30 ml olive oil 3.https://adeles.cooking/post/lentil_salad/Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/lentil_salad/A fresh salad for summer evenings During the warm summer evenings, I have little willingness to switch on the oven, the stove o even the microwave. Hence, I look for a fresh, easy and fast recipe for dinner. This salad is exactly what I was looking for to satisfy my palate. Ingredients for 2 people 1 can of lentils (265/270 gr) 250 gr fresh cucumber 250 gr cherry tomatoes 60 gr feta cheese 1 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon Cumin Fresh mint Fresh parsley 1 lemon Olive oil and Salt Process: Start by draining the lentils and put them in a bowl.https://adeles.cooking/post/lactose_free_italian_gelato/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/lactose_free_italian_gelato/A base recipe for multiple gelato flavours During one of my trips to Italy, I bought a gelato (ice-cream) machine at the supermarket. Despite having it for few weeks, I used it many times already. It is not a high brand machine and it does not have a cooling system of its own. You need to put in the freezer one part of the machine where the ingredients of the gelato will be mixed and cooled down.https://adeles.cooking/post/gluten_free_brownies/Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/gluten_free_brownies/Gluten free brownies with a special ingredient I am intolerant to gluten so I am always looking for recipes without it. I tried this brownies which are very juicy but not too soft as you would expect given the ingredients. If you are a chocolate lover you should definitely try to bake these brownies! Ingredients for one tray 480 gr apple 2 eggs 120 gr cocoa powder 1,5 teaspoon of baking powder 60 gr brown sugar Process: After gathering the necessary ingredients, peel the apples and put them in a bowl.https://adeles.cooking/post/orange_and_vanilla_rice_biscuits/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/orange_and_vanilla_rice_biscuits/An easy and quick recipe for gluten free biscuits My weakness are biscuits and cookies, I love them since I am a kid. You can imagine the tragedy when I discovered that I am gluten intolerant and most of my favourite biscuits are only available in gluten option. After some tries, I discovered that I love rice flour because it is light. However, it is very difficult to work with. If you love biscuits and you want to bake gluten-free, then try this orange vanilla flavoured ones.https://adeles.cooking/post/red_cabbage_and_walnuts_salad/Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/red_cabbage_and_walnuts_salad/A winter salad If you like red cabbage, but you are tired to cook it, you can try it raw in a salad. The walnuts together with cheese and red cabbage form a fresh and crunchy salad perfect for winter days. Ingredients for one person 200 gr Red cabbage 40 gr feta cheese 6 walnuts olive oil, balsamic, salt 100 gr Cherry Tomatoes (optional) Process: Start by washing the cabbage and cut it in half.https://adeles.cooking/post/savoury_pie_dough/Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/savoury_pie_dough/A self-made savoury pie dough If you like savoury pies but you do not want to buy the ready dough or you are gluten intolerant you can try this recipe. It is fairly fast to prepare and you will need few ingredients. Ingredients for one pie 200 gr wholewheat flour (it can be substitute with dark flour or normal flour) 100 ml lukewarm water 2 tablespoons of oil Salt Process: Start by pouring the flour in a bowl with the salt and mix with a fork for a couple of times Image 1 and Image 2.https://adeles.cooking/post/polenta_loaf/Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/polenta_loaf/An alternative use for Italian polenta Polenta is an Italian dish made with corn flour and water. In the region I’m from, we usually serve it as a main dish with leek sauce and sausage or meat soup with tomato sauce. In other regions is used instead of bread. They let it cool down in a loaf shape and grill it. This last way of cooking is also a good gluten free alternative to bread.https://adeles.cooking/post/chickpeas_piadina/Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/chickpeas_piadina/Alternative and gluten-free piadina The central regions of Italy are very famous for flatbreads called “piadina” filled with cold cuts, cheese as well as grilled vegetables. The original recipe is done with white flour, but I found this gluten-free alternative very tasty. Ingredients for the dough (for 8/9 15 cm piadinas) 200 gr Chickpeas flour 25 gr seed oil 355 gr water 1/2 teaspoon of salt Process: Pour the flour and the salt in a bowl and mix with a fork.https://adeles.cooking/post/wholewheat_flour_pizza_dough/Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/wholewheat_flour_pizza_dough/Pizza dough with fresh yeast As all Italians, I love pizza. However, I am gluten intolerant. It took me a long time to figure out the best recipe for the dough with wholemeal flour and fresh yeast. This is because white flour behaves differently with the fresh yeast than wholewheat flour. I tried this recipe for 4 people and cooked it in normal oven with a pizza stone. Ingredients for 7 pizza (20cm diameter) 500 gr of wholewheat flour 300 ml water 30 ml oil 10 gr salt 10 gr fresh yeast Process: Start by pouring the flour and the salt in a bowl.https://adeles.cooking/post/thin_apple_pie/Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/thin_apple_pie/A pastry style apple pie This pie requires only few ingredients and not much time. It is perfect for an afternoon snack or a dessert. Ingredients for 20 cm diameter base 215 gr of wholemeal flour 5 gr salt 2 table spoon of seed oil 100 ml water Ingredients for the topping 2 big apples 200 gr apricot/peach marmalade 3 teaspoon cinnamon 3 table spoon brown sugar Process: Start by preparing the dough.https://adeles.cooking/post/cheesecake/Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/cheesecake/A high protein cheesecake This cake requires few ingredients ad after the baking time it will be perfect for a fresh dessert. This cheesecake also contains high protein thanks to the high protein yogurt used as ingredient. Ingredients (20 cm baking shape) 200 gr biscuits 1 small espresso cup of water 50 gr butter 480 gr vanilla high protein yogurt 2 eggs 2 table spoon sour cherry jam Cherry jam Process: Start by cracking into crumbles the biscuits.https://adeles.cooking/post/cherry_cake/Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/cherry_cake/A French inspired recipe This cake is perfect for all summer fruits or berries. I tried it once with fresh hand-picked cherries and the other time with cherries and current. However, it can be prepared also with apricots, peaches or berries. Ingredients for one rectangular baking shape 1400 gr cherries 6 eggs 200 gr sugar 400 gr milk 180 gr flour 40 gr brandy/Rhum Vanilla extract One pinch of salt Process: First step is to wash the cherries and remove the stone.https://adeles.cooking/post/pizza_bites/Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/pizza_bites/Finger food for aperitivo This recipe can be used to prepare finger food for a dinner or an aperitivo. You do not need many ingredients and only needs 20 min in the oven plus 5 minutes of preparing time. These pizza bites can become gluten free if you use a store bought gluten free dough. Ingredients (for 15 - 18 rolls) 1 Puff pastry roll (either rectangular or circular - I used 32cm diameter) 100 gr tomato sauce 50 gr shredded cheese (I used mozzarella) Process: Start by unrolling the puff pastry roll on a rectangular baking tray.https://adeles.cooking/post/broccoli_carrot_pizza/Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/broccoli_carrot_pizza/A delicious gluten free and lactose free pizza If you like pizza but also vegetables, you should definitely try this recipe. It is a crispy, light non-traditional recipe for pizza that can be considered as gluten free becasue it uses potato starch instead of normal flour. Ingredients (for half rectangular baking tray) 70 gr broccoli 120 gr carrots 1 egg 60 gr potato starch 1 teaspoon of cumin Salt Toppings (You can change the toppings as you prefer)https://adeles.cooking/post/red_lentils_and_carrot_soup/Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/red_lentils_and_carrot_soup/A warm dish for a winter day Do you like spiced food and soup? Maybe this recipe is the one that you are looking for. I got inspiration for this recipe while browsing the internet for Red lentils Dahli, an indian dish. Feel free to change the spices according to your own taste. Ingredients (for 3 people) 2 cups of lentils 1 leek 3 carrots 800 ml coconut milk 200 ml water 200 ml tomato sauce Salt 3 teaspoons ginger 3 teaspoons coriander 3 teaspoons cumin 3 teaspoons curcuma 3 teaspoons paprika 3 tablespoons of oil Optional for decorationhttps://adeles.cooking/post/banana_coconut_cookies/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/banana_coconut_cookies/Two ingredients healthy cookies Are you addicted to cookies but you are intolerant to gluten? Maybe this recipe will help you satisfy your taste for cookies while keeping an eye on the gluten consumption. This recipe is very fast and it can be done as a last minute dessert or for an afternoon tea. ###Ingredients (10/12 pieces) 120 gr banana (ripe) 60 gr coconut rapé Process: Mash the banana in the bowl with the fork until it reaches a creamy consistency Image 1.https://adeles.cooking/post/gingerbread_biscuits/Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/gingerbread_biscuits/Thin gingerbread biscuits Christmas is the most beautiful time of the year. Shops, streets, houses, cafes have a magical atmosphere and there are so many different tasty recipe to light up your mood. Here is a recipe for some gingerbread biscuits with optional filling. However, this recipe can be cooked also during a rainy autumn or spring day. Ingredients (50 thin pieces) 200 gr buckwheat flour 50 gr rice flour 50 gr oil 50 gr honey 7 gr baking powder 1 apple 100 ml milk/vegan milk (the quantity may vary depending on the consistency) 3.https://adeles.cooking/post/poppy_seeds_cake/Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/poppy_seeds_cake/German Mohnkuchen Since I tried Mohnkuchen for the first time in Germany, I loved it. It is a cake with poppy seeds filling. In Italy, we do not have these type of filling for cakes, but Germans have many different variations of this cake. Every time I go back to Germany, I make sure to come back with at least one package of poppy seeds mixture because it is a bit difficult to find in other countries.https://adeles.cooking/post/hummus/Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/hummus/A revisited recipe for chickpeas spread I made Hummus with both canned chickpeas and dried ones. The difference was mainly in the cooking time and the texture. For the dried chickpeas, I had to let them sock for 20 hours and then I could use them for preparing hummus. While canned chickpeas can be use immediately. Ingredients 250 gr of chickpeas 1 lemon juice 30 gr of tahini paste 2 teaspoons of cumin salt pepper water as much as needed Serve withhttps://adeles.cooking/post/orange_chocolate_cake/Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/orange_chocolate_cake/An amazing Orage Chocolate cake I tried this recipe during the Christmas Holidays as we had plenty of oranges and dark chocolate. I would say that it is a fairly fast recipe and it does not require too much effort. Ingredients (for 8 people) 150 gr flour 100 gr sugar 7 gr baking powder 200 gr organic orange (with skin) 50 ml oil 60 ml milk 50 gr of dark chocolate bar / chocolate chips 2 small eggs Decorationhttps://adeles.cooking/post/coconut_sweets/Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/coconut_sweets/A round sweet treat If you are looking for an easy, fast and healthy dessert, this recipe may be useful to you. These coconut treats are also good for a last minute dessert. You do not need many ingredients and the taste is really good. Ingredients (portion for 10 balls) 60 gr of plain skyr 60 gr of plain Greek yogurt 1 spoon on honey 75 gr of coconut rape Process: After gathering the ingredients (Image 1), start by mixing together skyr and Greek yogurt in a bowl using a spatula (Image 2).https://adeles.cooking/post/pumpkin_risotto/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/pumpkin_risotto/Winter Risotto This risotto is a nice and warm dish for the autumn or winter. You can prepare it in many different ways. Hereafter you can find the recipe I usually follow when I prepare risotto. Ingredients 160 gr risotto (80 gr per person) 250 gr butternut pumpkin 2 carrots 1/2 red onion (either white or red) 100 ml white wine 30 gr grated parmesan 3 Tbsps. olive oil 750 ml water (you may need more water) Process: After gathering the ingredients, start by peeling the butternut pumpkin and cut it in dice.https://adeles.cooking/post/baked_bream_fish/Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/baked_bream_fish/Baked bream fish recipe In general, I love fish and I eat various kind of it. However, my partner does not like it so much. One day we were at a market in a small village in France and there was a very nice stand selling fish. I suddenly thought to cook one for dinner and bream fish is quite light in taste and even my partner liked it. This recipe was enough for 2 people for one meal.https://adeles.cooking/post/carrot_bread/Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/carrot_bread/An exquisite alternative to normal bread Are you tired of the same bread? Do you like carrots? If one of the answers is yes then you can try this gluten free carrot bread. You can eat it in slices or use it as a sandwich, but it is super delicious also by itself. Ingredients 180 gr of carrots (roughly 3 carrots) 2 eggs 40 gr of almonds Salt Curcuma Pepper Process: Start by grating the carrots in a bowl.https://adeles.cooking/post/bicolour_cake/Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/bicolour_cake/A funny two colour cake Do you like a bit of colour? Then try this double colour cake! This recipe is quite fast, but requires different bowls. You can adjust the ingredients following your own tastes and preferences. Let your mind run free and create your own bicolour cake. If you are up for a challenge you can also try to change the colours by modifying the ingredients :) Ingredients 250 ml water 190 gr flour 50 gr honey 50 gr oil 25 cocoa powder 100 gr cranberries 10 drops of almond flavour zest of half lemon Process: Start by mixing flour, baking powder and lemon zest together in a bowl.https://adeles.cooking/post/piadinpizza/Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/piadinpizza/Fast prep for pizza Do you like pizza but you have no time to make a really nice dough and let it rise? not even with the instant yeast? Well here is a recipe which will make your mouth happy and will save you a lot of time. The consistency is not like real pizza, but the taste is close enough (even for an Italian like myself). We gave this dish a funny name which comes from the base (flatbread used): “Piadinpizza”.https://adeles.cooking/post/crispy_beans/Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/crispy_beans/A nice and healthy finger food One day I decided that I wanted to eat some nice finger food which was also healthy. However, I did not have much energy to cook any elaborate dish. Tough challenge to find a solution that accommodated all my wishes, but after browsing a bit on the internet I found the right recipe. In case you need to prepare finger food for an aperitivo or a party and you do not have enough energy to prepare elaborated snacks, I highly recommend this recipe.https://adeles.cooking/post/flat_bread/Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/flat_bread/Flat bread Do you like flat bread and you don’t have enough time to cook them? Here is a recipe you can try for yourself, it is quite fast and it is also a very versatile recipe and you can use these flat breads as side for many different dishes. Ingredients for 4 pieces 130 gr flour 85 gr lukewarm water 7 gr oil 7 gr instant yeast 3 gr salt Process: First start by putting a flour in a bowl and mix it with the instant yeast and salt.https://adeles.cooking/post/fluffy_pancakes/Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/fluffy_pancakes/Fluffy pancakes Would you like to try some pancakes with a fluffy consistency? If the answer is yes, then try this recipe out. You can use any type of flour you like and you can eat these fluffy pancakes with some seasonal fruits, creams and jams but also with bacon, cream cheese and any other savoury food you may like. Ingredients for 4 pieces 2 eggs 35 gr flour 25 gr milk 25 gr sugar 2 gr baking powder Oil or butter Process: The first step is to separate the egg yolk from the white part and place them into two different bowls.https://adeles.cooking/post/ice-cream_cake/Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/ice-cream_cake/A refreshing cake Valentine’s day is approaching and maybe you are looking for an amazing and fresh cake. Well, this recipe may be what you are looking for. If you have a heart shaped baking tray, even better! I assure you, you will make your Valentine very happy. Ingredients for one 30 cm cake 1 l of vanilla ice cream (preferably a cube) 100 gr Nutella 200 gr dark chocolate 150 ml non-whipped cream Ingredients for the dough 100 gr biscuits 125 gr butter Process: We will start the process by preparing the base for our ice-cream cake.https://adeles.cooking/post/french_raclette/Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/french_raclette/A nice Christmas meal I would like to start by saying that this will be a recipe for a full dish, so it will be slightly different than the other posts. Recently and despite COVID, I have been travelling among different countries where cheese is quite a big part of the eating culture and daily routine. Italy, Germany and Switzerland inspired me to write a blogpost about an amazing dish that my family and I tried over Christmas dinner.https://adeles.cooking/post/apple_pie/Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/apple_pie/A soft and creamy apple pie Are you a fan of apple cakes? You will find this recipe very soft and creamy with lots of apples. Ingredients for 20cm baking shape: 75 gr flour 50 gr Sugar 2 eggs 1.5 teaspoon of baking powder 1 lemon zest and juice 5-6 apples 50 gr of Walnut filling/powder Process: Start by whisking the eggs with the sugar and the baking powder in a regular bowl (either made out of plastic or glass).https://adeles.cooking/post/pumpkin_gnocchi/Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/pumpkin_gnocchi/A variation of Italian original gnocchi One of the most typical dishes included in the Italian cuisine are Gnocchi. They are small potatoes dumplings which can come in different flavours and shapes. This particular recipe is made with pumpkin and it is a common dish during the autumn season. Ingredients for half kg gnocchi: 200 gr potatoes 240 gr flour 300 gr pumpkin 1 Egg 10 gr Salt Ingredients for the sauce: 25 gr butter Sage Process: Start by peeling the potatoes and cut them in cubes.https://adeles.cooking/post/chestnuts_cake/Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/chestnuts_cake/Chestnuts marmelade cake Being a fan of autumn means being a fan of chestnuts, at least for where I grew up. I love making any sort of food with them and here you can find an easy dessert which will take no longer than an hour to be ready. Ingredients for one rectangular shape: 500 gr chestnut marmelade 3 eggs 150 gr dark chocolate 50 gr butter Process: Start by whipping the eggs in a bowl and add the chestnut marmelade Image 1.https://adeles.cooking/post/chestnuts_crostata/Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/chestnuts_crostata/Chestnuts pie Autumn has arrived and so the chestnuts as well as the pumpkins. As I am a chestnuts lover, here you can find a recipe for a nice ‘crostata’ which is a particular Italian baked pie with a grid of dough on top. If you want to find out more I recommend you this article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crostata. Ingredients for 1 30cm diameter shape: 1.5 teaspoon of baking powder 150 gr of flour buckwheat 80 gr of sugar 50 gr of butter (melted) 2 eggs (1 yolks, 1 entire) Ingredients for the filling: 250 gr of chestnut marmalade 250 ml of Chestnuts in syrup Process: Start by melting the butter in the microwave or on the stove.https://adeles.cooking/post/croissants/Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/croissants/Savoury and sweet croissants What about those tasty French croissants? Here is a recipe for baking them at home also in both a savoury and sweet version. It will not take too much of your time and you will end up with some tasty croissant for breakfast or for a quick snack. Ingredients for 6 pieces: 1 roll of pastry dough 3 slices of ham 3 slices of cheese 3 tablespoons Nutella 1 egg Process: Start by rolling out the pastry dough in a baking tray.https://adeles.cooking/post/chocolate_cream_or_marmelade_roll/Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/chocolate_cream_or_marmelade_roll/Sweet spongy roll Do you like cake rolls? Try out this amazing tasteful Chocolate cream or Marmalade Roll. It will not take too much time and it is perfect as a dessert. Ingredients 1 roll: 100 gr flour 3 tablespoons coconut flour 4 eggs 100 gr Sugar 40 gr butter 250 gr Marmalade or Chocolate cream 200 ml Alkermes (Image 1 and see tips for details) Handful Berries or toppings to decorate Process: Start by breaking the eggs and separate the yolk from the egg white into two different bowls make sure that the egg whites are placed in a glass bowl.https://adeles.cooking/post/focaccine__small_italian_flat_breads_/Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/focaccine__small_italian_flat_breads_/Small flat breads Do you like Italian Focaccia, but you don’t have time to cook it the proper way? Try out this recipe for a fast and tasty finger food suitable for a party or a dinner with friends. Ingredients for the dough: 250 gr white flour 160 ml lukewarm water 20 ml of oil 10 gr of salt Fresh or dried Thyme (as much as you like) 1 package of instant yeast Ingredients for the filling: 4/5 slices of ham 4/5 slices of Mozzarella Process: First of all, proceed with pouring in a glass 160ml of lukewarm water and mix it with the instant yeast until the two ingredients are melted together.https://adeles.cooking/post/yogurt_cake/Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/yogurt_cake/Lemon flavoured cake with a touch of fresh berries Do you like cheese cake? Then you are definitely going to love this recipe. It is a soft and gentle cake lemon flavoured with a touch of fresh taste. This cake is also suitable for people who are gluten allergic or intolerant. Ingredients for one round shape: 500 gr of Greek yogurt 3 eggs medium size 75 gr starch 100 gr sugar 1 lemon zest 1 lemon juice Ingredients for the cream: Berries Mint Process: Start by mixing the eggs, the sugar and lemon juice and zest together until it reaches a creamy consistency.https://adeles.cooking/post/rhubarb_chocolate_cake/Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/rhubarb_chocolate_cake/An unusual but tasty cake Think of it as a giant brownie with a few drops of vanilla cream on top and flavorful rhubarb inside. Ingredients for the dough: 300g flour 100g cocoa powder 100g dark chocolate 250g butter 1 pkt baking powder (8g) 250g sugar 300ml milk 4 eggs 250g rhubarb Ingredients for the cream: 400g natural cream cheese 2 pkts vanilla sugar 2 eggs 100g sugar Process: Chop the chocolate into small pieces and slowly melt it together with the butter (either in a pot on the stove or in a bowl in the microwave).https://adeles.cooking/post/caesar_salad/Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/caesar_salad/A fresh recipe for warm summers When summer is too hot and you do not want to eat warm meals, you can opt for a fresh salad. It won’t take too much time to prepare this one. If you like, you can put it in a container and eat it at a park or on the beach. It is a complete meal, but if you do not feel full after eating it, you can always use it as a side dish.https://adeles.cooking/post/vegetarian_noodles/Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/vegetarian_noodles/A Chinese inspired recipe An easy recipe for home-made noodles following an European style. It can take up to an hour to cook everything, but once you taste them, it will be all worth it. Ingredients for 5/6 people: 1 package of Egg noodles 2 zucchini 2 carrots 1 Small cabbage 300 gr shrimps (frozen or fresh) Soy sauce Salt Process: Start by washing all the vegetables. Cut the zucchini and carrots in thin long slices.https://adeles.cooking/post/mug_cake/Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/mug_cake/An amazing cake in short time Did you ever wanted a cake so badly, but you did not have time to make one because it was late night? Here is the solutions you need, a fast and tasty mug cake. Ingredients for one mug: 30 gr (3 Tbsp) Flour (either normal or spelled/rice/buckwheat) 50 ml (3 Tbsp) Milk 10 ml (1 Tbsp) oil 10 gr (1 Tbsp) Sugar 1 banana 1 tsp of baking powder Process: Start by cutting the banana in a 250ml mug and mash it using a fork.https://adeles.cooking/post/apple_chocolate_cake/Sat, 22 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/apple_chocolate_cake/Another excellent cake for any time of the year Try out this recipe for an excellent dessert for any time in the year. You can always find apples and chocolate. Ingredients: 185 gr butter 150 gr sugar 3 eggs 220 gr flour 1 package (8gr) baking powder 3 spoons cocoa powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 300 gr apples 50 gr dark chocolate Process: Melt the butter and whisk it together with the sugar and eggs.https://adeles.cooking/post/ricotta_cake/Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/ricotta_cake/A different cheese cake I adore cakes and desserts, but recently I had to substitute normal flour with other types as I am intolerant to gluten. I tried out this cheesecake without flour and it turned out very tasty. It is amazing for breakfast as well as a dinner dessert and it will not take more than 30 minutes to cook. Ingredients: 400 gr ricotta 100 gr berries (either dried, frozen or fresh) - I used cranberries 80 gr honey 60 gr starch 60 gr Greek yogurt 5 gr vanilla powder 3 eggs Process: Start by putting the ricotta in a bowl and mix it, so that it becomes softer.https://adeles.cooking/post/pumpkin_balls/Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/pumpkin_balls/An alternative to meat balls Are you vegetarian? Or you simply don’t like normal meat balls? What about trying this new pumpkin balls recipe? It is an alternative option to normal meat balls and it is also sustainable for the environment. They are good as a main dish or as a finger food for an Italian style aperitivo. Ingredients for 20/25 small balls: 500 gr pumpkin 100 gr grated parmesan 130 gr Breadcrumbs 1 Egg Salt Pepper Oil seeds for frying Process: The first step is to peel and wash the pumpkin.https://adeles.cooking/post/italian_gnocchi/Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/italian_gnocchi/The real Italian Gnocchi Italy is pretty famous for its food and gnocchi are one of those. Here is the traditional recipe that has been passed on by grandmothers to us. It can take up to 1,5 hours to get everything done, but trust me: it is worth it! Ingredients for 6 people: 800 gr potatoes 240 gr flour 1 Egg Salt Sauce: Pesto Tomato sauce Process: Start by peeling the potatoes and cook them.https://adeles.cooking/post/focaccia_with_semolina_flour/Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/focaccia_with_semolina_flour/Italian Flatbread in the pan with semolina flour Focaccia is a sort of Italian pizza without tomato sauce. It is usually produced with white flour and yeast. This recipe is an easy way to make focaccia for those who are gluten allergic. You simply substitute normal flour with semolina. It is very fast to make and you just need a pan. Ingredients: 300 gr of Semolina Flour 200 ml Water 30 ml Oil 5 gr Salt Filling: 150 gr Melting cheese 100 gr Ham Process: Mix in a bowl the semolina flour and salt.https://adeles.cooking/post/rice_salad/Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/rice_salad/A fresh and healthy salad This healthy rice salad is for many different occasions. It can be very refreshing in a hot summer day if you serve it cold, but it can be a warm pleasure for your stomach during a cold winter dau if you serve it warm. Ingredients for 5 people: 400gr rice 1 small pumpkin or pumpkin slices (200gr) 2 carrots 200 gr of peas (preferably in the can) 3 mandarins 4 slices of ham Salt Pepper 1 Lemon juice Dressing: 2 teaspoons Curry 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (not mandatory) Process: Start by cooking the rice in boiling water or in a rice cooker machine.https://adeles.cooking/post/chocolate_banana_cake/Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/chocolate_banana_cake/The Ultimate Chocolate Cake This chocolate cake will blow your mind. So soft, so strong, so juicy! The best part: it’s really quick to prepare: all-in-all under an hour if you skip the ganache. Let’s dive right into it. Ingredients: 200 gr dark chocolate 150 gr butter 4 eggs (200 gr) 100 gr sugar 50 gr flour 25 gr cocoa powder 1 packet baking powder (8 gr, 1 teaspoon) 100 ml whipping cream 1-2 bananas (or 150 gr berries) optional: 30 gr chopped hazelnuts Process: Slowly and carefully melt the butter together with one bar of chocolate (100 gr).https://adeles.cooking/post/muffins/Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/muffins/Muffins Are you invited at a last minute dinner and you don’t know what to bring or prepare on such a short notice? Well, try this recipe out. It will take only 25 minutes and you will have your muffins ready to serve or bring along at the dinner. Ingredients for 20 pieces: 200 gr flour 100 gr sugar (125 ml) 1/2 glass of oil (125 ml) 1/2 glass of milk 15 gr backing powder 1 egg Ingredients for the filling: Sprinkles Chocolate chips Marmalade Chocolate cream Process: Start by mixing together all the dry ingredients: flour, backing powder and sugar.https://adeles.cooking/post/staffed_potatoes/Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/staffed_potatoes/Potatoes filled with ham and cheese If you are looking for alternative recipe with potatoes, this is the right one. Quite fast and easy to prepare. Ingredients: 1 or 2 potatoes each guest 200 gr of ham 100 gr of white cheese in slices 50 gr parmesan Salt Pepper Process: Boil the potatoes in warm water or in the microwave for 10/15 minutes depending on the dimensions. They should not be cooked all the way.https://adeles.cooking/post/vegetarian_lasagne_with_pesto/Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/vegetarian_lasagne_with_pesto/Vegetarian Lasagne with Pesto Are you a Lasagne lover and you are vegetarian? This is the right dish for you. It does not take much time as the cream will take up to 10 min to be ready. The most tedious part is building the different layers, but I assure you: it is worth the effort. Ingredients for 2/3 people: 1 package of Lasagne sheets 1 jar of Pesto 2 Mozzarella 500 gr of Besciamella Ingredients for Besciamella (white cream): 500 ml Milk 50 gr Flour 50 gr of butter Tsp Nutmeg tsp salt Process for Besciamella (white cream): Put the milk in a pot and let it boil.https://adeles.cooking/post/nordic_bread/Sun, 27 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/nordic_bread/Bread with seeds mix Do you want to reduce the amount of white bread you eat or simply change your diet? Try this bread which is very tasty when you spread cream cheese, butter or pâtés on it. Ingredients for 1 loaf: 100 gr Sunflowers 100 gr Pumpking seeds 100 gr Sesame seeds 100 gr Poppy seeds 100 gr Flax seeds 100 gr Chia seeds 50 gr Almonds 5 eggs Salt Process: Start by mixing together all the seeds and the salt.https://adeles.cooking/post/pumpkin_soup/Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/pumpkin_soup/An amazing warm soup This is a simple, fast and easy winter dish. You can store it in the fridge so that you can eat it over several days. Ingredients for 2/3 people: 1 butternut pumpkin 250 ml coconut milk Salt Pepper Process: Peel and wash the pumpkin. Cut it in small pieces and let it boil in water until it reaches a soft consistency (30 min circa).https://adeles.cooking/post/18th_century_ginger_biscuits/Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/18th_century_ginger_biscuits/A wonderful Christmas recipe from the past This recipe is coming directly from the 18th Century and Ginger and Nutmeg are the two special ingredients. This recipe will give you the opportunity to taste some food made back in the days from our ancestors. Ingredients for 30/40 biscuits 450 gr of Flour 170 gr of Sugar 30 gr of Ginger 240 ml Milk 170 gr Butter 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon of Nutmeg 1 teaspoon of Baking Powder Process: Start by mixing all the dry ingredients.https://adeles.cooking/post/homemade_pasta/Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/homemade_pasta/A wonderful Sunday lunch recipe Pasta is an ancient Italian tradition. There are many types, shapes and sizes. Traditionally, pasta is made by our grandmas on Sunday mornings so that we can enjoy lunch with all the family. I have tried myself, and hereafter is the recipe I used. Ingredients for 3/4 people: 4 big eggs (around 70 gr each ) 400 gr of flour 1 tablespoon of salt Ingredients for the filling: 200 gr of fresh spinach 200 gr Ricotta Salt Pepper Process: Regarding the process, I will first explain to you the process for making the dough and then for preparing the filling.https://adeles.cooking/post/halloween_pancakes/Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/halloween_pancakes/A spooky Halloween recipe Pancakes are surely not an Italian recipe, but as we all now, in the past few decades, globalization made pancakes arriving in Italy too. Here you can find a pancakes recipe in Halloween theme! Ingredients for 20 medium sized pancakes: 2 medium size eggs 25 gr butter (optional) 300 gr flour 10 gr of baking powder 20 gr of sugar 250 ml of milk 1 pre-boiled red beet 200 gr of pumpkin (butternut type) 100 gr of fresh spinach Process: First, you will start by preparing the vegetables.https://adeles.cooking/post/fruit_cake/Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/fruit_cake/A delightful summer cake Fruit cakes (literal translation is fruit cake) are typical Italian sweet delights mainly baked in summer when the variety of fresh fruits is great. If you type into your Browser “Crostata alla Frutta”, you will find many different type of them. With this recipe you can let your creativity and taste flow. The process may take some time, but trust me, it will be worth it.https://adeles.cooking/post/salatini/Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/salatini/A good recipe for parties- finger foods In Italy before starting with the main courses, we are having small dishes called “antipasti”. These dishes are usually special salads or finger foods. “Salatini” are a really common finger food for parties, weddings or important dinners. In Italy before starting with the main courses, we are having small dishes called “antipasti”. These dishes are usually special salads or finger foods. “Salatini” are a really common finger food for parties, weddings or important dinners.https://adeles.cooking/post/pudding_cake/Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/pudding_cake/An amazing cake without flour As I am used to eat cold puddings, I experimented with this tiramisu inspired cake which has two different puddings. I wanted to make a cake, but I did not have all the ingredients. But I found puddings in the cupboard! Therefore, I decided to make an experiment! It is an easy and tasty dish to bring to a dinner :) Ingredients: 1 pack of vanilla pudding powder 1 pack of chocolate pudding powder 1 l of milk 300 gr biscuits Toppings: Marzipan Rocher Process: Start with preparing one of the two puddings (I started with the chocolate one).https://adeles.cooking/post/pasta_with_zucchini__potatoes_and_sausage/Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/pasta_with_zucchini__potatoes_and_sausage/An extravagant pasta sauce As you might know, Italians love pasta and there are so many different combination and ingredients you can put in a pasta dish. This recipe is resulted from ingredients that my boyfriend and I found in the fridge. Ingredients (for 2 persons): 180 gr pasta as for example spaghetti 1 zucchini 3 medium size potatoes 2 sausages 1 tablespoon of crème fraiche Salt Curry Process: Let’s boil the pasta.https://adeles.cooking/post/burgers_with_sweet_potatoes/Sat, 18 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/burgers_with_sweet_potatoes/A proper meal for the all family If you like meat and you don’t want to go out for eating a good burger, here is a good recipe for making onw on your own. Ingredients (for 5 persons): For the potato wedges and the dip: 1 kg sweet potatoes paprika spice 1 dryed tomato 1 red sweet pepper chilli powder or sauce For the burgers: 5 buns 1 kg minced meat (either pure beef or beef and pork mixed) 2 gherkins 2 big beef tomatoes 5 slices of cheese (e.https://adeles.cooking/post/farinata/Sat, 11 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/farinata/A different type of Italian Flatbread Farinata is a simple, low calorie and full of protein dish made out of chickpeas flour. Its origins are from Genova, a city located in Liguria, the most north-west Italian region which is at the Mediterranean coast. Usually, in this region Farinata is served with salt and pepper, but recent generations like it also with ham and cheese as well. Ingredients for 1 rectangular tray: 900 ml water 50 gr oil olive 300 gr chickpeas flour 10 gr salt Process: First put the flour in a bowl then slowly add the water (room temperature).https://adeles.cooking/post/sunflower_seeds_cookies/Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/sunflower_seeds_cookies/Flourless extra crunchy cookies A low calories cookies, if you like sunflower seeds. As said in a precedent post, Italians love biscuits and as an Italian girl, I like trying new types of biscuits. These sunflower seeds are not really common, but they are low in calories and really good as a snack when you have guests. Ingredients for 12/15 pieces: 250 gr sunflowers seeds 50 gr oat meal (either the entire cereal or the mashed one) 100 gr of sugar 1 egg (2 it is small) Process: Put the sunflower seeds in a bowl and mix it together with the oat.https://adeles.cooking/post/cinnamon_rolls/Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/cinnamon_rolls/An all season recipe Even though it’s a winter sweet, I like cinnamon and therefore I like cinnamon rolls all year long. They are not a really typical Italian dish but they are really good despite the season. Ingredients 15/18 pieces: For the dough: 625 gr flour 1 packet instant-dry yeast 500 ml warm milk 115 gr butter 50 gr sugar 1 teaspoon salt For the topping: 170 gr butter 165 gr brown sugar 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon Process: Mix the flour, sugar, yeast and salt, add the milk and the melted butter and knead everything until it becomes an even, slightly sticky dough.https://adeles.cooking/post/butter_biscuits/Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/butter_biscuits/A recipe for soft and delicious biscuits As you might know, Italians love breakfast with various kind of cookies either with coffee, cappuccino or chocolate milk. If you go inside an Italian supermarket you will find an entire section dedicated to the biscuits and you will be amazed by how many different qualities there are. Here after, a recipe for amazing butter biscuits. Ingredients: For the dough: 125 gr butter 250 gr flour 100 gr sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 table spoon of milk Cinnamon Orange zest For the topping:https://adeles.cooking/post/feta_cheese__celery_and_cashew_salad/Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/feta_cheese__celery_and_cashew_salad/A colorful summer salad As summer is approaching, salads are one of the main dishes consumed in Italy. This salad does not include normal iceberg salad or lettuce. However, it is still a fresh and easy dish to prepare in summer days. Ingredients: 250 gr of feta cheese 3 sticks of celery 100 gr Cashew Dried tomatoes in oil Process: Take the celery and wash it. Then cut it in round shapes (about 1cm) and put it in a bowl.https://adeles.cooking/post/semolina_cheesecake/Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/semolina_cheesecake/A recipe for an exquisite Semolina Cheesecake Do you know what semolina is? It is the hard grains left after the milling of flour, used in puddings and in pasta. In Italy it is used in many different dishes. For example, there are various types of pasta and focaccia which involve the use of Semolina. Moreover, in North Italy is used for a particular kind of dish similar to Gnocchi. However, this recipe involves Semolina in the filling of an exquisite cheesecake.https://adeles.cooking/post/gnocchi_alla_romana/Sat, 16 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/gnocchi_alla_romana/An Italian special type of Gnocchi Gnocchi is a traditional Italian dish usually made out of potatoes. This recipe represents another way of doing them. Instead of using potatoes, it is using Semolina which is a special fine flour with a yellow color. Ingredients 3/4 people: For the dough: 250 gr semolina 1 l milk 1 egg yolk Nutmeg For the toppings: Ham Cheese The process: Pour in a pot the milk and let it boil.https://adeles.cooking/post/egg_pizza/Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/egg_pizza/Egg based Pizza Another rather unusual variant of pizza, though it looks almost the same as a normal pizza. Instead of using flour for the dough, we are just using eggs. This makes the entire dish very low in calories. Ingredients for 1/2 people: 4 eggs 1 tomato 100 gr cheese (e.g. mozzarella) 2 green onions ham tomato paste The process: Break the eggs and put them in a bowl, whisk them and add a bit of salt and pepper.https://adeles.cooking/post/how_to_make_pizza_with_potato/Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/how_to_make_pizza_with_potato/A tasty recipe for an unusual Pizza Pizza is a well-known Italian dish. However, this pizza is quite different from what you might expect. Not only it is done in the pan, but its dough is also based on potatoes. Ingredients for 2 potato pizzas For the dough: 3 medium size potatoes Flour 10 gr Salt 1 egg (medium) For the filling: Melting cheese Ham Pesto The process: Peel and boil the potatoes.https://adeles.cooking/post/savoury_pie/Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/savoury_pie/An easy way to make a savoury pie Ingredients for 1 pie: 200 gr flour (it can be substitute with dark flour) 100 ml lukewarm water 2 tablespoons of oil 10 gr salt For the filling: Ham Cheese 3 Eggs (2 if they are large) 2 tablespoons of milk 4 Cherry tomatoes Pepper and salt Pesto The process: Prepare the dough. Put the flour in a bowl and mix it thoroughly with the salt.https://adeles.cooking/post/a_simple_way_to_make_pizza_with_dry_yeast/Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/a_simple_way_to_make_pizza_with_dry_yeast/A modified Italian receipt for pizza dough As an Italian citizen and consequently a lifelong passionate of pizza, I found myself many times in wanting a pizza but without the time to do a proper dough and wait at least 8/10 hours to let it sit. Therefore, after having renounced few times, I decided to search for a fast an easy solution. The solution came to mind after having tried the cinnamon rolls receipt: instead of using beer yeast, I could use instant yeast.https://adeles.cooking/post/how_to_make_honey_bread/Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/how_to_make_honey_bread/A modify recipe for a tasty bread As you might know, Italians love eating bread at every meal with everything. If you follow the original receipt for making bread, you will have to let the dough sit for at least 8 hours. If you don’t have time or if you don’t have patience to wait there is another solution. You can substitute the beer yeast with instant yeast and instead of 8 hours you need to let it sit for just one hour.https://adeles.cooking/post/how_to_make_sweet_lasagne/Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/post/how_to_make_sweet_lasagne/A Lasagne-inspired Christmas-Tiramisù Do you like the Christmas period of the year? I mean who does not like the Christmas trees, the cookies, presents and all the good food during the festivities? Here is a perfect recipe to taste with your relatives and family in the most exciting period of the year. Ingredients for 1 tray: 500 gr Mascarpone 500 gr Quark 500 gr (Strawberry) Marmelade 175 gr Cream Cheese (neutral flavor) 200 gr Whipped cream 150 gr White sugar 40 gr Vanilla sugar (4 packs) 500 gr Speculatius biscuits The measurements depend on the size of your bowl The process: Take half of the fluid whipped cream and mix it with one pack of vanilla sugar in a small bowl.https://adeles.cooking/about/Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://adeles.cooking/about/Hi, I’m Adele. I’m originally from Italy and passionate about cooking and traveling. I studied Business Administration and later completed a Master’s in Strategy and Organization. After living in different countries across Europe, I’m now based in Switzerland, where I work and continue exploring new recipes. Cooking has always been part of my life. Since I was a child, I’ve enjoyed helping my grandmothers and aunts in the kitchen. A few years ago, my parents opened a restaurant, and I spent many weekends helping them prepare food.