Tag Archives: easy

EASY EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Manu

Today I want to share with you my family’s recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana. It is a simplified and lighter version of the classic Parmigiana that has mozzarella inside and needs baking. This is a much faster recipe and I love … Continue reading →

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Posted in Appetisers, Italian, Side dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged cheese, easy, eggplant, Grana Padano, Italian, Italy, parmigiana, Parmigiano Reggiano, side dish, vegetables, vegetarian | 3 Comments

PASSION FRUIT CURD AND LIME TARTS

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Manu

I had some pasta frolla dough and some Passion fruit Curd sitting in my freezer and I could not wait to use them up… together! You see, pasta frolla is the Italian pie crust that we use to make crostata … Continue reading →

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Posted in Baking, Cakes, Desserts, Special Occasions, Tea Time | Tagged baking, cakes, curd, dessert, easy, lime, passion fruit, sweets, tarts, tea time | 6 Comments

BANANA, COCONUT AND PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Manu

Lately I have been experimenting quite a bit with smoothies and shakes. The truth is, I have been left with some ripe fruits that needed to be used and I wanted to make something light and healthy with it. Besides, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Breakfast, Drinks, Fruits, Gluten Free, Snack, Tea Time, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged banana, bananas, breakfast, children, coconut, coconut cream, drinks, easy, fruits, gluten free, healthy, honey, kids, passion fruit, smoothie, smoothies, snack, tea time, tropical, vegan, vegetarian | 3 Comments

BAILEY’S MOUSSE

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Manu

Happy Paddy’s Day everyone! Raise your hand if you love Bailey’s! I DO!!! I am not a very keen wine drinker (I know I know… very un-Italian…), but cocktails, sweet wines and sweet liquors are a different matter. And Bailey’s … Continue reading →

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Posted in Desserts, Special Occasions | Tagged Bailey's, cream, dessert, easy, Ireland, Irish, meringues, mousse, St. Patrick Day, sweets, yoghurt, yogurt | 3 Comments

COFFEE AND KAHLUA GELATO

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Manu

Today’s recipe is a spin off of my Bailey’s Ice cream. Actually, I wanted to make Bailey’s Ice cream and got all the ingredients for it… until I realised I did not have enough Baileys! Aaargh! That’s when I looked … Continue reading →

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Posted in Desserts, Ice Cream, Italian | Tagged coffee, dessert, easy, espresso, gelato, ice cream, kahlua, summer, sweets | 4 Comments

MIMOSA COCKTAIL

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Manu

Today I want to share with you a very easy recipe for quite a sophisticated drink: the Mimosa cocktail. This delicious and pretty looking drink is basically made of sparkling wine mixed with fresh orange juice, could it get any … Continue reading →

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Posted in Drinks, Fruits, Special Occasions | Tagged champagne, cocktails, drinks, easy, fruits, orange juice, oranges, sparkling wine, Special Occasions, spumante, Woman's Day | 1 Comment

CARPACCIO WITH GRANA PADANO AND ROCKET

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Manu

Summer in Italy can be very hot, though since living in Sydney the term “hot” got a much “warmer” meaning… Anyhow, Italians tend to eat light in summer. We do not like to use the oven or the stove … Continue reading →

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Posted in Italian, Mains, Meat, Salads | Tagged arugula, beef, carpaccio, dinner, easy, Grana Padano, Italian, Italy, lunch, meat, Parmigiano Reggiano, quick, rocket, salad, summer, vinaigrette | 5 Comments

SPLIT-SECOND COOKIES

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Manu

It is time again for the “Secret recipe club” reveal! I am sure you all know what the club is about, but for the few of you who still don’t know about it, here goes a brief explanation. Each month … Continue reading →

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