Artichoke Hearts with Curry By Marta Díaz Megías Artichokes are considered one of the world’s oldest foods. They are native to the Mediterranean area and are a member of the sunflower family. The ancestor of the artichoke is the North African thistle, which still grows in the wild today. Artichokes were first harvested by people …
Pizza By Elisabetta Ciardullo The best comfort food for adults and kids, pizza is beneficial for the spirit probably more than for the body. But sometimes it is as important to be happy after a meal, at least for me. The fact that I love pizzas with vegetable toppings the most, helps a lot to …
Sopa De Tomate (Tomato Soup) By Marta Díaz Megías There are few things more comforting than a good bowl of hot soup. The combination of vegetables with some liquid can be a very nutritious food. First soups were cooked around a wood fire in the neolithic period (11.000 -8.000 years ago?), once humans made clay …
Stuffed Red Bell Peppers (Peperoni Rossi Ripieni) By Elisabetta Ciardullo Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and potassium, very low in calories (approximately 30 calories a piece!), bell peppers are a dream ingredient: flavorful, versatile, and very affordable most of the year, even if the natural harvesting season is summertime. Red bell peppers are the ripe version …
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Quinoa Fried Rice By Fiona Riddle This non-traditional fried rice recipe uses quinoa in place of long grain white rice for a more nutrient dense spin on a takeout classic. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare (just make sure to cook your quinoa in advance), and is sure to be a hit at dinner, …