Plant based meals are the foundation of the Italian and the Mediterranean diets.

Vegetables, lentils and pulses are used in soups, salads, stews and pasta recipes even in street food and snacks. Vegetables are a very important part of the mediterranean and Italian diet. There is rarely a meal with a vegetable of some kind. You can use what you have on hand to make any pasta or risotto. The following recipes will help you know more about on how to start enjoying your vegetable more often in your diet, and reap the immense benefit of that new habit.

26 June 2022

Italian bruschetta

Italian bruschetta is the the perfect fast food When I think about something yummy, quick and easy to make I always think ofRead More

17 May 2022

Stuffed cherry tomatoes

Stuffed cherry tomatoes: the show stopper for your summer parties! These stuffed cherry tomatoes are the perfect summer dish:  refreshing, very very mouthwateringRead More

13 November 2012

Grilled eggplant

Grilled eggplant: basic recipe to enjoy all year round Grilled eggplant is basically in every restaurant menu in Italy, but also in everyRead More

14 June 2012

Quick vegetable gratin

Vegetable gratin: a simple recipe to eat more veggies! Simple and super quick this vegetable gratin it’s perfect for busy people that wantRead More

9 June 2012

Quick eggplant parmigiana

A quick version of the classic eggplant parmigiana This is the shorter, faster, lighter and healthier version of the well know eggplant parmigiana,Read More