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CALAMARI SALAD with mixed herbs Salmoriglio – Healthy & Tasty!

01/10/2020 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Calamari salad is very popular in Italy and prepared all year long: a protagonist of the cooler for a lunch on the beach, but also a traditional appetizer of the Christmas eve dinner! Furthermore, this healthy recipe is ideal for a detox diet after the festivities: something close to the perfect dish! Here one of my preferred way to prepare Calamari salad, with grilled zucchini and mixed herbs Salmoriglio seasoning!

CALAMARI SALAD with fresh herbs Salmoriglio - Healthy and Tasty!

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FASOLAKIA – Traditional Greek braised green beans – all you need to know!

11/26/2019 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Greek Fasolakia is a typical peasant dish rich in vegetables, and traditionally vegan! These stir-fried vegetables are part of the ancient tradition of Greek braised vegetables called Lathera, and served as the main dish of a light lunch, or among other small plates during the Greek Mezes. Here the recipe of Fasolakia!

FASOLAKIA - Traditional Greek braised green beans - all you need to know!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Food Story, Gluten Free, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Side, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, comfort, dinner, family, Fasolakia, food, Greece, greek, green beans, greens, healthy, Mediterranean, Mezes, olive oil, potato, salad, side, traditional, vegan, vegetarian

BACCALÀ SALAD SICILIAN WAY RECIPE with olives and sweet peppers

09/10/2019 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Baccalà salad is a classic appetizer into several Italian regional cuisines, particularly in the Central-Southern areas. Yesterday I made a delicious and healthy Sicilian inspired cod salad with all the traditional flavors of the famous Italian Island! The sweet and sour “Agrodolce” sauce taste pairs perfectly with the typical briny flavor of Baccalà; green olives, pistachios, raisins, and sweet peppers enriched my salad: so different flavors! Furthermore, this recipe is very easy to make and delicious all year long, especially after a day spent on the beach, or as an appetizer during the main festivities!

BACCALÀ SALAD SICILIAN WAY RECIPE with olives and sweet peppers

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, My Authentic Italian Recipes, Paleo, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: appetizer, baccalà, cod, eafood, fish, healthy, italian, salad, salted cod, seafood, Sicilian, traditional

PICO DE GALLO RECIPE & HISTORY – Traditional Mexican salsa!

09/27/2018 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Pico de Gallo is one of the most simple and popular Mexican sauces. This “salsa” is a must-to-serve dish over the tables of the Mexican restaurants, along with Nachos, Salsa Picante, and Salsa Tomatillo. Called also Salsa Bandera (flag sauce) because of the same colors of the Mexican Flag, Pico de Gallo is made with simple and healthy ingredients, without any fat adding: it’s vegan, and it’s delicious! Here the whole history and the traditional recipe!

PICO DE GALLO RECIPE & HISTORY - Traditional Mexican salsa!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Food Story, Gluten Free, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, gluten free, Habanero, healthy, jalapeno, Mexican, no-fat, Pico de Gallo, salad, salsam sauce, serrano, spicy, summer, tomatoes, traditional, vegan, vegetarian

AGUACHILE RECIPE AND HISTORY – Mexican marinated shrimp salad

05/19/2018 by Filippo Trapella 8 Comments

Aguachile is an ancient Mexican marinating technique for fish and seafood. This salad enhances incredibly the taste of the seafood, particularly the shrimp. The best way to serve Shrimp Aguacile is over Tostadas along with mashed avocados: spicy, fresh and tasty!

AGUACHILE RECIPE AND HISTORY - Mexican marinated shrimp salad

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Foodie Travels, Gluten Free, Paleo, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: aguachile, appetizer, avocado, cucumber, fish, game day, healthy, lunchbox, marinade, marinating, Mexican, onions, party, pescetarian, salad, seafood, shrimp, tostadas

LYONNAISE POTATOES – French roasted potatoes with caramelized onions

03/16/2018 by Filippo Trapella 8 Comments

The Lyonnaise Potatoes is a popular French recipe, tasty and easy to prepare. The potatoes are previously roasted into the butter, then baked with caramelized onions and finished with fresh herbs. This vegetarian side pairs perfectly with roasted meats and white fish, but also with eggs recipe. Many chefs prefers to pan-fry the potatoes, but I prefer to bake them before finishing in a cast iron skillet.

LYONNAISE POTATOES: French roasted potatoes with caramelized onion

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads, Sides Tagged With: appetizer, black pepper, butter, french, Lyonnaise, parsley, potato salad, potatoes, side, traditional, vegetarian

MELITZANOSALATA – traditional Greek eggplant salad recipe

10/31/2017 by Filippo Trapella 25 Comments

Melitzanosalata is a tasty Greek appetizer traditionally served aside meats, pita bread, and other sauces. This eggplant salad is a delicious and healthy starter, but it also a perfect ingredient for a sandwich or a Pita Gyro. I love preparing this vegan small plate along with Tzatziki sauce, Souvlaki, and Greek salad. This kind of meal remembers me my days in Greece: closing my eyes, and breathing deeply, I can still feel the flavors of the olive groves and Mediterranean sea!

MELITZANOSALATA - traditional Greek eggplant salad recipe

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, dip, eggplant dip, eggplant salad, Greece, greek, healthy, melitzanosalata, Mezes, paleo, salad, starter, vegan, vegetarian, vinaigrette

PASTA SALAD RECIPE with grilled zucchini and chickpeas: healthy and tasty!

08/01/2017 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Pasta salad is a must for whom, despite these heated summer days, desire to enjoy a tasty plate of pasta! It is possible to toss the pasta with various ingredients, but today I opted for delicious grilled zucchini combined with chickpeas. The flavor of lemon zests and fresh parsley complete the recipe: ready for a picnic on the beach or a dinner with friends on a hot summer night!

PASTA SALAD RECIPE with grilled zucchini and chickpeas: healthy and tasty!

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Filed Under: My Authentic Italian Recipes, Pasta, Rice & Co., Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian

GIARDINIERA RECIPE: the Italian pickled vegetables appetizer!

07/17/2017 by Filippo Trapella 6 Comments

The Italian Giardiniera is an ancient recipe for pickled vegetables. It is also called Giardiniera Campagnola (Rural Giardiniera), because it was one of the most traditional ways to save the overabundance of the production by the farmers, and store a spare of fresh vegetables before the winter. Giardiniera recipe is a “must-to-try” of the classic Italian “aperitivo” (aperitif), and delicious paired with meats and cheeses for a fantastic Italian BBQ. The vegetables may vary depending on the availability of the garden, but commonly the ingredients I choose, compose the classic Giardiniera mix!

GIARDINIERA RECIPE - Italian pickled vegetables appetizer

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, My Authentic Italian Recipes, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Sauces & Jarred Goods, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: aperitif, aperitivo, apertizer, bell peppers, carrots, cauliflower, celery, classic, cucumber, Giardiniera, healthy, juniper, onions, pickled, summer, vegan, vegetarian, vinegar

WHITE ANCHOVIES SALAD with eggplants and tomatillos

11/15/2016 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

White anchovies salad is a recipe I love to serve all year long! The savory and sour taste of the anchovies pairs greatly with the sweetness of baked eggplants. And the best thing is the healthiness of this dish, rich in Omega-3 and vitamins!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: anchovies, chily, eggplant, healthy, mint, salad, savory, sour, tomatillo, white anchovies

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