Torta zucca e arancia - Pumpkin and Orange Cake

Orange and pumpkin combine very well together, not only in terms of colour. Few days ago, in a restaurant, I tasted a delicious soup made with these two bright and sweet ingredients. I enjoyed it so much that I thought: Why not making a cake?

Vellutata zucca e porri - Squash and Leek Velouté

When I moved to London 23 years ago, I discovered the butternut squash, a kind of pumpkin but less sweet and more fleshy. Unknown in Italy at that time, the squash soon became the main ingredient in my autumn and winter dishes, such as soups, risotto, pasta, meat stews and even cakes. Squash was always in my pantry.

Lenticchie, pomodori e melanzane - Lentil, Tomato and Aubergine Stew

I love lentils: no soaking, quick cooking, very versatile, always delicious and truly healthy. 
I cook lentils at least once a week and I try to explore different combinations, whenever I can. 

Linguine con fiori di zucca e zucchine - Courgette flower and courgette linguine

Today I found the last courgette flowers of the season at the farmers' market. Back home, I immediately made a pasta sauce for our Sunday lunch. A true delicacy.

Tortino di riso - Rice Tortino

Tortino is a vegetable pie, usually made without pastry. Here I combine vegetables with rice.

Farro spezzato con pomodori e ricotta - Broken Farro with Tomatoes and Ricotta

Our eating has changed in the last few years. Today we all eat less than we used to and we tend to eat more vegetables, cereal and pulses, mixing them together in many different ways. Vegetable dishes become main courses at home and in the restaurants,  but we often lack of ideas.  

Clafoutis more e mirtilli – Blackberry and Blueberry Clafoutis

Clafoutis is a French dessert made of fruits, traditionally cherries, baked in a sweet batter. Easy and quick to prepare, the clafoutis is the ideal last-minute pudding.