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Italian Cherry and Almond Tart (Dairy & Gluten Free)

Recipes June 8, 2020 3 Comments

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“Stop! Did you see that?” Alec pulls my hand pointing at a beautiful Italian Cherry and Almond Tart behind the glass of our favorite pastry shop window. “Let’s go buy one. It’s the first one I have seen this season”! It’s a bustling Saturday morning in Italy. Everybody is out taking a stroll in the historic city center enjoying the…

What I Eat in a Day in Italy ~ Farmer’s Market Edition

Lifestyle April 15, 2020 1 Comments

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Since you guys loved my previous post about What I in a Day in Italy so much, I decided to keep going with this series and create different themes. Since outdoor markets are huge here in Italy (and my favorite day of the week :), I decided to prepare a special edition of this What I Eat in a Day…

The 10 Steps to Boost your Creativity in The Kitchen

Guides April 14, 2020 0 Comments

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The biggest teaching I always take with me from Italy is that food has to be treated like an art. And the kitchen, just like an atelier, is the place where passionate foodies like us can express all our creativity! When we are all absorbed in the creative effort of cooking something delicious, the kitchen turns into a wonderful, magical…

Grain Free Mac and Cheese (AIP, GF, DF, Vegan)

Recipes March 1, 2020 0 Comments

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If you are baked pasta lover, but trying to avoid grains or simply want to include more vegetables into your diet, this Grain Free Mac and Cheese recipe is perfect for you!! Instead of using traditional gluten free pasta, this recipe features Kelp Noodles! Never heard of kelp? It's a type of seaweed, whose jelly-like extract is combined with water…

Vegan Gluten Free Almond Cake (with Matcha Glaze)

Recipes February 10, 2020 2 Comments

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Who doesn't love a good slice of sponge cake (especially when lathered with a delicious matcha green tea frosting)? This Vegan, Gluten Free Almond Cake is perfect for when you have those cravings as it's only made with simple, healthy, whole ingredients and free-from eggs, dairy and refined sugar. I decorated this Vegan, Gluten Free Almond Cake with a lot…

Chocolate Biscotti Balls (Dairy & Gluten Free)

Recipes February 3, 2020 0 Comments

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I always say my parents have genius ideas, but the day they showed up at my house in Italy with these gluten free chocolate biscotti balls (which they baked JUST FOR ME), I was in complete awe! Man, that is a freaking amazing ideas, and one that's so perfectly aligned with the name of my website... Aren't these the most…

Grain Free Paleo Granola (Dairy & Gluten FREE)

Recipes January 8, 2020 0 Comments

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When you crave a warm bowl of milk and cereals but still want to have a healthy and nutritious meal, there's nothing like some homemade grain free paleo granola enjoyed with a cup of dairy free milk (I love coconut and almond) or with some coconut yogurt! This recipe is - like always - dairy and gluten free, it's also…

Gluten Free Linzer Cookies (Grain & Dairy Free)

Recipes December 8, 2019 2 Comments

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After drooling in vain over the delicious holiday treats showcased in all the Christmas markets, I decided to stop suffering and come up with my own gluten free Linzer cookies! When I am home in Italy during the Holidays, we like to take trips to Austria and go see the charming Christmas markets, bustling with life, lights, decorations and, well,…

When Potatoes Are NOT Gluten Free (8 Cases Explained)

Guides November 30, 2019 6 Comments

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“Whaaaat? I have thought spuds were fine to eat on a gluten free diet and now you tell me potatoes are NOT gluten free?!” I hear you. This is a normal reaction to have. But don’t freak out just yet. Potatoes in their raw form do not contain any gluten and are therefore perfectly suitable for celiacs and anyone who’s…

Dairy & Gluten Free Pumpkin Roll

Recipes November 21, 2019 0 Comments

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Finally, I managed (with the help of my Mamma) to make a gluten free pumpkin roll that actually hold together, doesn't crumble apart and start breaking as you try to roll it and MOST importantly, that is super delicious!! In Italy, we use the name "Pan di Spagna" (Spanish bread) to define a sponge cake, and while I am not…

Paleo Halloween Mandarin Cups (GF, DF, *AIP)

Recipes October 15, 2019 1 Comments

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If you are looking for an easy and healthy little desserts for "Trick or Treat" night, these Paleo Halloween Mandarin Cups are the perfect recipe for you! They combine the traditional Jack O' Lantern Oranges with the delicious and spooky Dirt Cups, all while looking like tiny, little carved pumpkins! These paleo Halloween treats are super healthy and free from…

Pumpkin Oatmeal Porridge (Dairy & Gluten Free)

Recipes October 11, 2019 0 Comments

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If this gluten free Pumpkin Oatmeal Porridge doesn't scream FALL I don't know what does!! Creamy pumpkin puree, a lot of warm, sweet spices and the very last figs of the season all blend together in this velvety porridge creating a triumph of flavors! Here's the truth: I didn't grow up eating oatmeal for breakfast as in Italy it's not…

Gluten Free Apple Pie Bars (Dairy Free & Vegan)

Recipes October 9, 2019 0 Comments

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The inspiration behind these gluten free apple pie bars comes from a typical South Tyrol dessert I love very much: Strudel (here is my healthy, gluten free version for it)! South Tyrol is a region in north-east side of Italy, where Alec and I often go at the beginning of the Fall, when they harvest apples, the fruit they are…

Paleo Italian Meatball Subs (GF, DF, W30, AIP*)

Recipes October 7, 2019 0 Comments

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The idea to create the recipe for no-bread Paleo Italian Meatball Subs came to me in New York City. Walking up and down the infinite avenues of Manhattan, I constantly run into little hole in the wall Italian American restaurants, whose delicious smell of pizza, gravy and melted cheese inebriates the air outside attracting in new customers. Now, in case you didn’t know, meatball subs…

The Water Filter I Chose for My House

Guides September 22, 2019 0 Comments

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I'll be honest. Up until just now, I have NOT been as good as I should have about reducing plastic waste and using a water filtration system that could remove toxins, parasites, chemicals and other pollutants from my water....The reason why? I did not want to ruin my kitchen sink 🙈and have it drilled to install an extra mini faucet (which is what happens…

Top 13 AIP Italian Food Recipes from the AIP Italian Cookbook

Guides Recipes September 17, 2019 0 Comments

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Cooking Paleo AIP Italian food recipes might seem like one of those challenges that one shouldn't even attempt to take on, given how loaded with gluten, dairy and nightshades Italian cuisine is... But you know what? With this post about the most beloved AIP Italian food recipes from my Paleo AIP Italian Cookbook, I am here to tell you that…

Grain Free Paleo Oatmeal Porridge (GF, DF, *AIP)

Recipes August 31, 2019 1 Comments

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Summer is about to come to en end, and we all start to crave cozy, comfort food, especially in the morning, when it's chilly outside. The grain free paleo oatmeal porridge recipe I am sharing today is perfect for the days you want to treat yourself to something warm and creamy while still eating something very nutritious! This paleo oatmeal…

Paleo Lemon Pound Cake (Dairy & Gluten Free)

Recipes July 6, 2019 6 Comments

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I have been wanting to develop the recipe for a paleo lemon pound cake for a while, but it was only after my parents gave me these cute silicon molds as a gift that I actually started to work on it! You must be wondering why didn't I buy them before... Well, I am a big supporter of minimalism in…

Paleo AIP Blueberry Cheesecake (Nut Free, Egg Free)

Recipes June 26, 2019 3 Comments

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What better treat to celebrate a summer holiday like the Fourth of July than a delicious and refreshing no-bake Paleo AIP Blueberry Cheesecake?! When it's a scorcher outside, nobody feels like turning on the oven and making the house even hotter (unless you are a crazy baking addict too, just like yours truly). And that's when no bake desserts come…

How To Make Smoothies That Keep You Full (+ Answers to 12 FAQs)

Guides June 11, 2019 0 Comments

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Smoothies are fun and delicious way to throw together a quick meal… BUT, are they actually nutritious? Follow this guide on how to make smoothies more filling to balance the macronutrients in your blender and make better smoothies that keep you full for longer! As a matter of fact, the biggest problem people have when it comes to smoothies is…

Paleo Plantain Tortillas (GF, DF, Whole 30)

Entrées Recipes June 4, 2019 0 Comments

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Is it just me, or, every time you start cooking, you end up with something totally different that what originally planned? Believe or not, these paleo plantain tortillas were actually supposed to be gnocchi! ...I should clarify. I was making the nightshade-free gnocchi from my AIP Italian Cookbook for the 50th time, but since I had some leftover boiled green plantain…

Easy Fluffy Paleo Pancakes (GF, DF, SF)

Recipes May 29, 2019 2 Comments

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I created the recipe for these fluffy paleo pancakes on a Sunday when I had friends over brunch. Do you believe me if I tell you they went absolutely crazy about them?! Firs of all, the presentation was killer (when people see berries they go nuts ;) And second... well, I used a little trick (which I will explain below)…

Paleo Carrot Cake Cheesecake (GF, DF, RSF)

Recipes May 22, 2019 0 Comments

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Everybody loves a good, healthy cheesecake. And most foodies also love a spongy carrot cake. If you have ever dreamed of enjoying the two together, this paleo carrot cake is totally for you! The delicate flavor of the most typical Easter dessert meets the creamy richness of a quintessential American sweet to bring you a mouthwatering and wholesome treat that's…

Korean Beef Cauliflower Rice Bowls (Paleo, AIP, Whole 30)

Entrées Recipes May 14, 2019 0 Comments

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Finding Korean beef cauliflower rice bowls when you eat out is a pretty hard challenge. Most of the times, these ground beef bowls are too greasy… And who knows what type of oil they used? …Let alone the type of beef… And did they add MSG? Or maybe flavorings that contain gluten? Making your own is mandatory. Especially if you…

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