A Flavorful Favourite, Reimagined for Comfort If you’re dealing with GERD, you know how tricky it can be to find comfort food that doesn’t stir up trouble. Rich sauces, zingy ingredients, and spicy kicks, while super tasty, often lead to that unwelcome burn. But what – read more –
Elevate Your Holiday Hampers with Homemade Treats Homemade edible gifts are a fantastic way to show your love and appreciation during the holiday season! Not only are they delicious, but they also add a personal touch to your Christmas hampers. By creating these gifts yourself, – read more –
A Cosy and Hearty Autumnal Dish Pumpkin and Blue Cheese: A Match Made in Heaven It’s no mystery that I love Pumpkins and Squashes. From soups to risotto to simple roasted pieces. The Cheeky Green Bean has a recipe for every type of Pumpkin craving. – read more –
This is hands down one of my favourite all-year-round dishes 🙌. Creamy Baked Sweet Potatoes, crispy Roasted Chickpeas and a cooling delicious yoghurt dressing that won’t mess with my Acid Reflux! Growing up in Italy I never really saw Sweet Potatoes as a savoury ingredient. – read more –
The Magic of Simplicity: Quick White Pizza in Under an Hour As a born and bred Italian, pizza is my lifeline. It’s the ultimate comfort food, a symphony of flavours on a fluffy dough canvas. But let’s be honest, who always has hours to spare – read more –
A Creamy and healthy Pasta Dish This Cheesy Zucchini (or Courgette) Pasta Sauce is as delicious as it is healthy, and it is perfect for a light and satisfying summer dish. This recipe is a bit of a mix-and-match of several different meals and ingredients – read more –
Whole grains are an open-cast gold mine if you ask me. I was lucky that I was introduced to them early in life thanks to my mum! She – like me – loves whole grains and understands that they are a healthy and great carb – read more –
The Perfect Summer Salad It’s officially summer, and that means it’s time for light, refreshing salads! This minty bulgur salad with feta and olives – and other cheeky ingredients! – is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. It’s fresh, simple and – read more –
Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of basmati rice, why it’s an absolute superstar for those like me dealing with GERD/GORD and how to make the best simple fluffy basmati rice in a rice cooker. Don’t worry, if you are missing the tools, you – read more –
This simple Homemade Buckwheat Bread is one of the recipes I make the most – together with buckwheat pizza – when I know I have coeliac or gluten-intolerant guests coming over. It’s simple, tasty and versatile! Working with gluten-free flour can be a bit of – read more –
Are you a fan of the spooky season? Me too! And what better way to start it than with some nice Roasted Pumpkin? This is not just that magical time of the year where we all get to be the fabulous witches that we are – read more –
Pumpkin Risotto or Risotto alla Zucca is one of the staple dishes at Green Bean’s home! My mom always prepares it at the beginning of October and that’s the sign that Autumn has truly started. And I should say, the spooky season of Halloween! Pumpkin – read more –
I love spices and herbs, especially a good old Autumn Spice Blend – I can’t go one meal without adding a sprinkle of basil or oregano in my salad or a bit of cumin and paprika to my roasted tofu. As some spices can upset – read more –
Are you a fan of the spooky season? Me too! It’s not just that magical time of the year where we all get to be the fabulous witches that we are but pumpkins are finally in season and I just can’t wait to start making – read more –