by Alice Ciccu | Feb 13, 2023 | Recipes
After switching to a plant-based diet, I am always looking for new grain recipes. Farro is an ancient grain high in fiber and naturally low in fat and cholesterol. It also has lots of nutrients like iron, magnesium, and B vitamins, among others so it can play an...
by Alice Ciccu | Feb 13, 2023 | Featured, Recipes
This classic Italian appetizer is improved by using the freshest ingredients possible. If you have your own basil plant, pick the leaves in the morning before the sun dries them out too much. Use garden fresh tomatoes too, if possible, and the best quality olive oil....
by Alice Ciccu | Feb 7, 2023 | Recipes
Ingredients for brown butter fettuccine with sage. If you need to make this vegan, just use plant-based butter and serve the Parmesan cheese separately for people to take or leave as they choose. There are also some plant-based Parmesan cheese recipes and products, so...
by Alice Ciccu | Feb 6, 2023 | Recipes
Ingredients for caramel pears with artisanal cheese. This is a naturally gluten-free dessert that is especially delicious in the fall months when fresh pears are in season. It is flexible enough that you can use your favorite artisanal cheese. Looking for a fruit...
by Alice Ciccu | Aug 26, 2022 | Recipes
This is a great start to an Italian dinner and is a staple at our dinner parties. Normally this is not the only appetizer, but one of two or three as it adds a vegan/vegetarian option alongside prosciutto e melone or carpaccio. Fresh herbs are the only way to make...
