Polpette di lenticchie rosse - Red Lentil Boulettes

In Italy, we celebrate the new year's day with a traditional dish of lentils, which should bring luck and money. Today, the 1st January 2019, I make red lentil boulettes to start the new year with a new lentil recipe.

Dahl con polpettine di agnello e cavolo riccio croccante - Dahl with Lamb Boulettes and Crispy Kale

Dahl is one of my favourite dish in the cold season. I prepare it at least once a week, as it is quick, healthy, tasty, comforting  and so versatile that I can always serve it in different variations. Today, I combine my dahl with mini-boulettes of minced lamb and I finish it with crispy kale. Three dishes - dahl, boulettes and crispy kale - in one-course meal to share with family and friends. If you prepare and cook the boulettes and the kale while the dahl is simmering, it will take no longer than half an hour to have your meal ready. It is just a question of organisation. 

Frittata al cavolfiore - Cauliflower Frittata

I always explore new vegetarian dish to share with my family and friends. We are not vegetarian, but lately we eat less and less meat, any kind of, as we do not feel like having it. May be because we are getting older and we do not need much meat any longer, or maybe because we are aware of how animals are bred and killed nowadays. Whatever the reason might be, when I do my shopping I always look at the vegetable stalls to be inspired.

Zuppa cavolfiore e lenticchie rosse - Cauliflower and red Lentil Soup

I could live on soups and I always enjoy making new ones, especially in the cold season. 

Insalata tiepida d’orzo con cavolo riccio e feta - Pearl Barley Salad with kale and feta cheese

Today I felt like having a simple grain salad for lunch. It is a light and fulfilling meal, which I always enjoy to prepare by combining the ingredients I have in the pantry.