You could actually prepare, in the same way, prawns, langoustines, small lobsters, crabs, or any other crustaceans you manage to fish, find at the market, and/or convince your partner to eat! Last week I had some broth left over after preparing some filled peppers, and I used this [I grew up in a family where […]

I grant you: this is a very general title for a recipe, and there are million of variations on the theme, that's why I wanted to add a subtitle. A couple of years ago I had a great and interesting time in Cambodia and amongst temples, mass graves, quaint cities, I visited an out of […]

Until the contrary is proven and publicised, they tell us to eat 5-6 fruit and veg portion a day. When you get sick of lettuce, apples and other 'boring' produces, here is a deliciously nutrient fruit mix that keeps in the fridge for a day or two or can be easily frozen using one portion […]

Another sumptuous dessert to finish off a dinner party. And it's relatively easy to make. What you need (for two people) 20 juicy strawberries 1 tinned pear 50 gr. chocolate1 spoon cane sugar1 spoon lemon juice How you do it: Chop the strawberries and season them with sugar and lemon juice. Arrange two quarters of […]

April and May are perfect months for wild asparagus [Asparagus acutifolius], the uncultivated type that is hand picked in central and south Italian regions. What you need (for two people) 200 gr. wild asparagus 100 gr. frozen shrimps 1 garlic clove 1 spoon lemon juice180 gr. orecchietteolive oil, salt, black pepper How you do it: […]

Easy, quick, tasty, healthy and tempting, they're delicious served with fluffy roasted potatoes. What you need (for two people) 2 chicken breasts 6 stricky bacon rashers 5-6 bay leavessalt, olive oil, beer How you do it: Flatten the chicken breasts and cut them in 4×4 cm pieces. Cut the rashers and tie the slices to […]

In these days of aviary panic, it's not without a hint of polemics that Three Monkeys Online is proud to propose a hearty and delicious recipe based on duck breast. The dish originates from Persia, and in Iran is prepared also with pheasant, partridge, chicken (a plainer version, in my opinion!) or fish. The recipe […]

I do this with minced lamb, but nothing prevents you to use mince beef or chicken or turkey or a mix of the above. You may serve with basmati rice or better still in a pita with all the Middle Eastern trimmings (garlicy yoghurt sauce, chilli pepper, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, coriander leaves, onions slices). What […]

Cous Cous salad is obviously a healthy and vegetarian choice and a meal in itself (perhaps a light summer lunch…), but with the juices from this recipe it reaches completely different levels of tastiness and fullness and it becomes a sensuous and satisfying experience. What you need (for two people): 4 pork sausages cut in […]