We were fondly reminiscing about our trips to Sicily after my post last week. As usual the discussions led to the food – the intensely flavoured vegetables, the remarkable cheeses and the freshness of the seafood. Our children had many favourites of the trip, some of which surprised me, such as pasta with sardines and…
Timballo di melanzane (baked pasta wrapped in aubergine/eggplant) – Sicilia
Timballo di melanzane (baked pasta wrapped in aubergine/eggplant) – Sicilia Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 1 hour 20 mins Total time 1 hour 50 mins Categories: Kids, Healthy*grill the aubergine instead of frying, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Dairy Free* eliminate the cheese This dish has a wow factor to the…
Bread filled with aubergine Parmigiana (eggplant Parmesan)
We were staying in a small town at the base of Mount Etna in Sicily in October. I made the obligatory rounds at the pastry shops and at Condorelli spied a small selection of breads with interesting fillings. One of the breads I purchased was declared the undisputed winner and it was filled with aubergine…
Lamb chops with courgette ribbons, aubergine puree and salsa verde
I first tried this dish at 10 Greek Street in London. I love the combination of textures and flavours. The slightly smokey, creamy aubergine (eggplant) flavoured with mint and pecorino is the perfect spring combination to match with lamb. The tangy salsa verde whips up quickly and delivers a punch of freshness to the dish,…
Looking for a healthy, versatile dish with a long shelf-life?
Now imagine a healthy dish you can pull out of the fridge on a hot summer day with no need to prep. It gets better, you can serve to even your most dietary restricted friend. (You know, the one that is vegan and gluten-free, who has to bring her own hummus to dinner parties.) Now…
