"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well," wrote Virginia Woolf. But when is a dish truly "good" — for the Planet that produces it and for the palate of the person who bites into it? You already know our answer: here, on the pages of LifeGate, we have been passionately sharing our natural recipes since 2000 — simple to make, beautiful to look at and delicious to savour, prepared with organic, seasonal ingredients. Sustainable, as highlighted by our sustainability index, featured in every recipe!

LifeGate's natural recipes in video

To make our dishes even more accessible and show you just how easy a sustainable approach to cooking can be, we decided to share this very long experience of ours through a new video format, called Ricette naturali.

We selected five of the most loved recipes from our community and asked the talented journalist, food stylist and expert cook Beatrice Spagoni to prepare them step by step in the setting of the Samsung Smart Home space, in what has been described as the directional heart of Milan, a stone's throw from Piazza Gae Aulenti and Bosco Verticale.

For each dish, step by step, we will provide not only the list of ingredients (strictly organic and seasonal) and practical preparation tips, but also the recipe's sustainability index, to make people even more aware of the positive impact that healthy, natural cooking can have on the Planet.

Eating well has never been this simple. #ricettenaturali

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Latte d'oro

Latte d'oro, or golden milk, is a turmeric-based drink originating from India. Extremely rich in natural antioxidants, among its many therapeutic virtues it is said to relieve back pain, counter inflammation and bacterial and viral infections. But above all: it tastes wonderful!

Tagliolini with carrot-top pesto

This recipe makes the most of carrot tops, a part of the plant that is usually discarded. Tasty and simple to prepare, it is enjoyed by adults and children alike and is packed with minerals. Absolutely worth trying.

Beaten egg and coffee

Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this culinary indulgence is reminiscent of grandmother's comfort food. A childhood memory with the scent of coffee. An entirely natural energy boost.

Puff pastry swirls with ricotta, strawberries, honey and sesame

Strawberries are the queens of spring! This preparation is wonderful at breakfast, as a snack or as a tempting dessert to enjoy while celebrating the arrival of the warm season. A complete, not-too-sweet treat that showcases fine ingredients rich in beneficial properties. And children love it.

Summer vegetable spiral

This vegetable tart is an original dish, enhanced by a touch of heat from mustard. Easy to prepare, it is perfect for light lunches or summer dinners where you can stock up on vitamins, minerals, fibre and precious antioxidants. Optional for food lovers: crumbled goat's cheese on top. And the one-course meal is ready!

Discover all our video recipes here