There is an old Italian adage saying 'don't let the farmer find out how good it is to eat cheese with pears', suggesting that that supreme taste could stop him from selling his produce. There are many ways in which you can enjoy cheese and fruits together, and one option is to eat the former with some jam on top: try for instance some mature stinky cheese with a spoonful of blueberries jam.. or fresh goat's cheese with this homemade chutney! 

Who does not like deep fried food? Most of the time it's just junk food, but there is a healthy way of enjoying it, that is to make it at home, from real natural ingredients, and eat it hot, straight out of the pan! There are several ways of coating vegetables, seafood or whatever else you are planning to deep fry, but we suggest you to simply coat your food with some flour. Enjoy this artichoke delicacy with your family and friends! 

When the temperature rises and you don't feel much like cooking, it means salad time has come! But in case you feel like a change, here comes a suggestion for a yummy, yet light, alternative to the regular leaves filled bowl! These aubergine rolls are stuffed with delicious tuna fish, fresh juicy cherry tomatoes and spicy rocket.. just add a few drops of a high quality extra virgin olive oil, a nice slice of homemade bread and the magic is created!

The grilled aubergine rolls are a typical vegetarian main course of Mediterranean cuisine, but can also be served as a side dish or as an appetiser. It is a very versatile recipe and can be modified according to the cook's personal taste. The aubergine belongs to the nightshade family and has many beneficial properties: it helps combat water retention, facilitates digestion, improves liver function and reduces blood pressure.  

This is the ideal dish for a sunny spring or summer's day, when spring onions, tomatoes and basil are all in season. The tuna and maize complete this salad in terms of taste and nutrients, providing the missing proteins and carbohydrates and for the taste buds pure satisfaction. Serve this refreshening dish, along with some nice homemade bread, to your family and friends, as a one pot dish or as part of a buffet. Success is guaranteed!

Ever thought of turning a typically sweet dish (a sort of sponge cake) into a savoury delicacy? If not, you should do now! This recipe shows you how to prepare an amazingly good tasting salty cake with some of the most traditional Italian ingredients such as Tomino cheese, pesto sauce and walnuts. Ideal for a dinner with friends, as an appetiser at parties and special occasions or to fill your lunchbox with.

Savoury pastries (or quiches, in French) are incredibly versatile dishes: cut into cubes they make perfect party food, a great buffet component, an exquisite accompaniment to a drink during a soiree, a delicious appetiser.. and they can also make the ideal 'picnic dish' for an outing, for a lunch at work or even for your children's break at school. What's also great about them, is that they can be tweaked according to the cook's personal taste: so get started and create your own variations!

Here comes a great suggestion for a special Christmassy appetiser! Ideal as an entrée, or on a buffet at a party, these little mozzarella trees will seduce your guests and will be loved by children! All you need is a few simple ingredients and star-shaped cookie cutters.. and in a few minutes you'll have an original dish to serve to your guests! It will look as good on your buffet table as it will taste amazing in your mouth!