Tag Archives: vegetables

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 | 4 Comments

PUMPKIN RISOTTO

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Manu

Today’s recipe is from Lombardia, the region of Italy I grew up in and it is a very simple risotto made with pumpkin cream. As you know, it is autumn down here in the southern hemisphere… so what’s better than … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free, Italian, Mains, Regional Italian Dishes, Rice, Special Occasions, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged dinner, gluten free, Italian, Italy, lunch, main dish, mains, pumpkin, rice, risotto, Special Occasions, vegetables, vegetarian | 5 Comments

HONEY AND GINGER PORK STIR FRY

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Manu

Maybe not everyone knows this, but my eldest daughter has started her first year of “big school” in January. It is all very thrilling and exciting for all of us, though this has also brought a huge change in our … Continue reading →

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Posted in Mains, Meat, South East Asian, Vegetables | Tagged Asian, dinner, ginger, healthy, honey, kecap manis, kids, main, meat, pork, quick, recipe, South East Asian, soy sauce, stir fry, vegetables | 4 Comments

RAITA

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Manu

The first time I ate raita, I was in Mumbai. I was still quite new to Indian food (we are talking about over 10 years ago!) and everything seemed too spicy for me! That’s when I was served some raita… … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free, Indian, Salads, Side dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged accompaniment, carrots, dip, green chilli, India, Indian, onions, raita, refreshing, salad, side dish, tomatoes, vegetables, vegetarian, yogurt | 8 Comments

CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH CASHEW NUTS

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Manu

I have a thing for Thai food. I confess. And of all Thai food, chicken with cashew nuts is my absolute favourite. I still remember the first time I ate it: I was on holiday in Port Douglas with my … Continue reading →

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Posted in Mains, Meat, South East Asian, Thai, Vegetables | Tagged Asian, broccoli, carrots, cashew nuts, cashews, chicken, dinner, healthy, lunch, onions, South East Asian, soy sauce, stir fry, Thai, vegetables | 3 Comments

SAUSAGE AND FENNEL RISOTTO

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Manu

I don’t think I have said this before, but when I was expecting my eldest daughter, I used to have very strong savoury cravings and risotto was always on the top of my list! The great thing about risotto is … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free, Italian, Mains, Meat, Rice | Tagged dinner, fennel, gluten free, Italian, Italy, lunch, main, main dish, meat, pork, rice, risotto, sausage, vegetables | 4 Comments

PUMPKIN AND FONTINA CROQUETTES

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Manu

I found this recipe while browsing the Internet and it was love at first sight! I must admit I had only ever made croquettes out of potatoes, so the idea of being able to use pumpkin instead opened up a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Appetisers, Finger food, Italian, Side dishes, Snack, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged appetiser, cheese, croquettes, fontal, fontina, fried, fritters, Italian, Italy, pumpkin, side dish, snack, vegetables, vegetarian | 6 Comments

PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS

Posted on November 20, 2012 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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