This vegetarian naan pizza is super simple–only three steps required! It is actually a creation of me being super lazy… Regardless of how easy it is, the naan pizza is very yummy and satisfying. It’s the perfect light lunch or appetizer option. Naan bread is …
Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Ricotta stuffed shell pasta always looks more tempting than other types of pasta in my opinion, probably because I am a fan of any food with stuffing. Today I am sharing a really simple recipe of baked shell pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach …
Gnocchi 1 | Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi
Gnocchi actually has lots of variations across different regions in Italy, but the most common ingredients used are potatoes, flour and eggs. Gnocchi can be served as an appetizer or a main. I love the texture of gnocchi. It’s tender and light, yet filling. I …
Porcini Risotto
A couple of weeks a go I visited a much-hyped restaurant in Hangzhou called Osteria Pelecanus. This tiny restaurant serves Italian-influenced dishes created by the chef and receives almost all 5-star ratings on Dazhongdianping (a Chinese version of Yelp, Tripadvisor, Opentable etc.). People would wait …
One Pot Meatballs with Mozzarella
I really love cooking, but hate washing dishes like most people do (probably). This Italian meatballs dish, however, requires only one pot. It’s simple, filling and delicious (of course). Who can resist these flavorful meatballs with melted mozzarella cheese? Ingredients (serves 1): 100g lean ground …
Healthy version Spaghetti Carbonara
I really like the creamy taste of Carbonara pasta. Normally pancetta is used in Carbonara pasta dishes. Pancetta is undoubtedly delicious, but it contains way too much fat in my opinion. So I decided to substitute lower fat back bacon for pancetta. The Carbonara is …