Just a yellow lemon tree

Yesterday I went grocery shopping and what a surprise when I found on the shelf one of the best italian pasta brand! Usually I buy whole wheat pasta, preferably organic, but the list of shapes is very limited...therefore, this time I let myself be tempted by a package of delicious linguine and I eventually purchased one. Today, thanks to an unusual sunny morning and two lemons dropped off in the refrigerator since too long, I decided to make one of my favourite summer dish: pasta with lemon dressing.  Yes, I know it might sound weird, but give it a try and let me know.

Mommy's pasta with guest of honor

"Home sweet home" was my first thought as soon as I tried this plate...well, the truth is that I learnt to cook this pasta sauce from my mommy ♥ it's easy and quick to prepare, with a fresh and savoury taste that will delight you. But today I decided to add a special ingredient created by my freaky mind...keep on reading to know how to make it!

Stuffed halfmoons & homesick

These stuffed halfmoons reminds me of a typical street food of my native land, called crescione (same family as piadina, maybe you know that). Unfortunately, the traditional recipe is made with lard, even if more and more kiosks have started to offer also the version with olive oil. In the same way, the filling can be another problem in the pursuit of a vegan crescione, unless you go to an alternative place where you can find also tofu, seitan or simply mixed vegetables (e.g. this and this).
Today I show you my vegan version of one of the most famous and requested filling, that is: zucca, patate e salsiccia (meaning pumpkin, potatoes and sausage). Now guess, what have I replaced the sausage with?

Mediterranean pasta

What's your first thought if I say: broccoli, dried tomatoes and olives? For me it's only one: Mediterranean pasta!

Tomatoes are hidden inside but there are some, I swear ^_^

Muscolo di grano

Muscolo di grano is a product created by an italian man named Enzo Marascio in 1992, similar to seitan but more nourishing because it contains also legumes flour and - in my opinion - it's even tastier. I don't like to think about these kind of products as "meat alternatives" because this term keep on supporting the idea that meat is necessary to live...and we know this is not true. You can simply call them: "high-protein food to eat every now and then" ^_^

Green pasta

Hey there! Did I mention where do I come from? Well, you'll see in a few seconds, as soon as you realize what's the main star of this dish...I mean, PASTA! And were you thinking avocado was good only for exotic recipes, maybe? Try it like that and you won't regret!