Can you believe this beautiful romantic picnic for can be made in less than an hour?! Roasted olives in a sweet lemony oil, a cheese tray and roasted scallops is all you need for a simple but out-of-the-ordinary meal during a crisp Valentine’s night. Add pretty flowers and some candles and you you’ll have a lovely date without the stress of planning a full dinner in advance one!

Is a picnic date romantic? I happen to think it is super romantic! I love eating picnic style in my own home, blanket on the floor completely optional! For me the casual vibe to it make the mood even more special, especially when serving extraordinary and typically sexy foods, like seafood, good olives, high quality cheeses and good wine. Eating with your fingers…

less than an hour recipes, savory eatsDev AmadeoFebruary 11, 2023valentines day, cheese, olives, olive oil, sweet and savory, an hour or lessComment

Clams and Tomatoes Linguine

A super easy and quick pasta that feels fancy and perfect for a cozy weekend date night in? Yes, please!! Even if this pasta is made in 30 minutes and has a few list of ingredients, it is anything but basic. The addition of clams makes it kind of fancy, no matter on what setting you are serving it and the pairing of fennel seeds and white pepper makes it unexpectedly flavorful and a very interesting combination.

As you probably know by now, pastas are my go to dish almost every time. And no, it is not becase I’m lazy and pastas are usually done in a snap. The reason I keep going back for them is because..

savory eatsDev AmadeoFebruary 24, 2022an hour or less, hearty, onions, tomatoes, seafood, olives, wine, pastasComment

Easy Homemade Everything Bagel Hummus

This easy homemade hummus got a trendy update just by adding some everything bagel seasoning to it. Its texture is super creamy and silky. And how I wish for all of you to taste how scrumptious it is through this picture. The everything bagel seasoning adds some nice notes of garlic and onion and also adds some crunchy texture on every bite. It’s so irresistible!

savory eatsDev AmadeoAugust 6, 2021appetizer, olives, summer, an hour or less, tahini, easter Comments

Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes

These easy Mediterranean stuffed tomatoes are simply bursting in fragrant summer flavors! I made a Jasmine rice salad with sautéed halloumi, black olives, red onions, Parmesan cheese and a red wine vinaigrette full of earthy herbs. Made in barely 45 minutes, it’s the perfect summer meal, super fresh and light!

less than an hour recipes, savory eatsDev AmadeoJuly 18, 2021summer, tomatoes, cheese, hearty, herbs, thyme, olive oil, an hour or less, onions, olivesComment

Cacio e Pepe with Lemons & Cerignola Olives

savory eats, pasta recipesDev AmadeoJanuary 30, 2019creamy pasta, summer, olives, cheese, an hour or less