Fennel and orange salad, the ideal mix after a big meal

Do you know how to prepare fennel and orange salad? In my family we love to prepare this dish for big occasions, not only because it's light and tasty but also because in this way you don't have to think of preparing another course for fruits. 

Besides, fennel is widely known for its healthy properties: is very digestive, make increase energy and help to eliminate the excess of liquid in the body. 
Orange is sweet and juicy and this salad is always the perfect solution to finish a three or four courses meal or in general a big lunch, just before landing on the sweet sugary world of desserts.


For 6-8 people you will need:
- 2 fennel bulbs
- 3 oranges (better if the sweeter quality)
- olive oil
- salt
- olives at will


1. Cut the fennels in quarters, removing the hardest part on top and bottom. Soak them in water for about 15 minutes, then with a sharp knife cut them quite thinly.

2. Peel the oranges removing also the white pulp and the seeds, then cut them in small pieces.

3. Place both in a large bowl and dress the salad with olive oil and salt and add some green olives if you like. Better if you don't keep it in the fridge more than 2-3 hours. Serve fresh at the end of your meal and enjoy!!!

Turkey breast in Sicilian orange sauce, a taste of mildness

Do you know how to cook turkey breast in orange sauce? I don't think this recipe has its origins in Sicily actually, because you may find it in other parts of Italy as well, but that's the beauty of our cuisine. Not everything is exclusive, we prepare this dish and we do like it a lot! It has such a delicate taste, it's delicious and very easy to prepare too.


For 4 people you only need:
- 4 turkey breasts
- some 00 flour 
- some butter (about 150 gr.)
- 1 orange
- salt


This second dish is ready in 15 minutes.
1. Take one turkey breast at a time and dust it with flour on both sides without exaggerating with it. Do it also for the other slices of turkeys.
2. On a high heat put a frying pan and about 20-30 gr of butter.
3. As soon as the butter is melt place a slice of breast turkey in the pan and let it cooked on both sides until gets golden brown.
4. Fry in the same way the remaining turkey without forgetting to put some butter in the pan before.
5. When your turkey breasts are all cooked lower the heat and put in the pan about 50 gr. of butter, a big pinch of salt, the juice of an orange and some pulp of the same orange. Gently whisk with a fork all the ingredients making a sauce.
6. Place the turkey on a serving dish and pour the sauce on top. Serve hot and you will have the perfect second course for a pleasant dinner among friends. Enjoy!

Anchovy & orange Salad - The Video of February

Dear readers, today I want to show you how to prepare a delicious unique salad with very few ingredients typical of our territory: oranges, anchovies and red onions (or green onions).
Have a look at the video and do not hesitate to try this lovely dish. Enjoy!

Thanks to Patrizia Laria for the video editing.