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Golden, pan-cooked flatbread parcels served with lemon and cherry tomatoes

Lamb Gozleme

Crisp on the outside and juicy inside, Lamb Gozleme is filled with tender mince and tangy sumac, wrapped in thin dough and cooked until lightly charred.

Freshly baked pain aux raisins served on a plate with milk and jam.

Pain Aux Raisins

Flaky layers wrapped around creamy vanilla filling and plump raisins make Pain Aux Raisins a pastry you remember. It brings the scent, comfort, and sweetness of a real bakery tray fresh from the oven.

GEORGIA’S 4TH BIRTHDAY

On the 1st my youngest daughter turned 4!  If you read this blog regularly, you will know that my family has been hit by a bout of flu that put my husband and daughters in bed for a week.  We had planned Georgia’s birthday party for the 1st of December.  Her nonni were meant to…

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Spinach and feta gozleme with browned flatbread edges.

Spinach and Feta Gozleme

Soft flatbread, savoury spinach filling, and pan cooking make this Spinach and Feta Gozleme recipe easy to recreate at home.

Freshly baked croissants with golden crust and flaky layers.

Croissants

Flaky, buttery Homemade Croissants fresh from your own oven bring crisp edges and soft layers to the table. Roll, fold, bake, and enjoy them warm.

Double Chocolate Whole Wheat Banana Bread

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE WHOLE WHEAT BANANA BREAD

Today’s recipe came about from another one of my attempts to use up leftovers.  Though I must admit it was a bit more crumbly than I had expected (especially the next day), it still tasted delicious and I thought it would be a pity not to share it with all of you.  Besides, it is…

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Tigelle Bread served with salami, prosciutto and cheese on a wooden board.

Tigelle Bread (Italian Crescentine Recipe)

Fresh from the pan and ready to split open while still warm, Tigelle Bread offers a soft centre and lightly golden surface made for generous Italian fillings.

Top-down view of pizza with prosciutto, fresh rocket, and Grana slivers.

Rocket Pizza with Prosciutto and Grana Cheese

Freshly baked Rocket Pizza with Prosciutto and Grana Cheese makes a light and savoury dinner, with salty prosciutto, peppery rocket, and nutty cheese in every slice.

Panettone

PANETTONE

Merry Christmas everybody!  I know you will be very busy in your kitchens today (or at the malls, getting your last minute Christmas shopping done!), but I just could not stop myself from sharing this special recipe with all of you today: Panettone!

Pizza Flavoured Piggy Buns

PIZZA FLAVOURED PIGGY BUNS

I saw these piggy shaped buns on Pinterest and I could not get them out of my mind!  They look too cute!  As the theme of my youngest daughter’s birthday party was Peppa Pig, I thought it would be a good time for me to try and make them!  I had so much fun and…

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GEORGIA’S 3RD BIRTHDAY

On the 1st my youngest daughter turned 3 and I have been quite busy organising her birthday party.  This was also the first time that her nonni were physically present for her birthday, so it was even more exciting for everyone!  Yes!  My parents are visiting us from Italy and we are having a great…

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Salami and Smoked Scamorza Bundt Cake

CIAMBELLA RUSTICA – SALAMI AND SMOKED SCAMORZA BUNDT CAKE

The weather is getting warmer around here… this is the time of the year when I prefer to eat out.  In a few weeks it will be too hot for my liking.  So I try to enjoy this weather as much as I can!  Today I am going to share with you the recipe for…

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Pizzette

PIZZETTE

Today I am going to share with you another piece of my childhood.  I don’t remember ever attending a birthday party as a child where there was no focaccia and/or pizzette as part of the buffet.  Usually you can buy these little pizze (pizzette actually means “little pizze”) at any bakery and kids love them. …

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Sliced banana walnut bread with walnuts through the crumb beside fresh bananas.

Banana Walnut Bread

A golden crust and nutty bite give Banana Walnut Bread that cosy, homemade feel everyone loves, especially with coffee in the afternoon.

Naan

NAAN

I don’t think there is anything as hearty and delicious as home-made bread.  Any kind of bread.  The smell itself is soothing… My girls LOVE eating bread, so I try and make it at home as much as possible.  Whenever I cook an Indian meal, I make naan, either with garlic or, like in the…

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Focaccia al pomodoro - Cherry tomato Focaccia

FOCACCIA AL POMODORO – CHERRY TOMATO FOCACCIA

After sharing with you the Basic Focaccia recipe, the recipe for Focaccia with Olives and the one for Onion Focaccia, today I am going to post the recipe for another one of my favourites: Focaccia al pomodoro (aka cherry tomato focaccia)!  I remember as a child going to the baker right after school and buying a piece…

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Soft Pretzel Bites

SOFT PRETZEL BITES

And 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 you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a recipe from and in…

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Close-up of a rolled masala dosa with potato filling inside.

Masala Dosa

Crisp, golden Masala Dosa with a thin, evenly cooked texture and warm spiced potato filling makes a satisfying meal served fresh from the tawa.

Paper thin dosa served with coconut chutney.

Dosa and Coconut Chutney

Thin Dosa and Coconut Chutney with crisp edges and a soft centre bring a gentle tang, cooked fresh for a traditional South Indian pairing.

Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

WHOLE WHEAT SANDWICH BREAD

I know I have said this before… but before I started bogging I do not recall baking bread at home.  My husband and I do not eat a lot of bread (I am very “un-Italian” in this aspect) and I always thought that baking bread at home was too complicated and not worth it.  My…

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Freshly baked Mushroom and Asiago Calzoni filled with mushrooms, speck, and melted cheese.

Mushroom and Asiago Calzoni

Filled with mushrooms, speck, and melted Asiago, these calzoni make dinner quick and satisfying. Mushroom and Asiago Calzoni bake up crisp outside and soft inside for a balanced, hearty meal.

Garlic Naan

GARLIC NAAN

Naan is my favourite Indian bread… and I always order garlic Naan when we eat out.  My girls love it too (they are both bread lovers) and as I have been baking much more bread since I started blogging, I had to try and make these at home.  I have to say that they came…

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Sopaipillas con pebre

SOPAIPILLAS CON PEBRE Y PASADAS

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.  It is a great concept… each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a…

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Fairy Bread

FAIRY BREAD

The first time I ever heard about “fairy bread” I was at a play-date with 2 other mums.  When they explained to me what it was I found it hard to believe that someone could really go crazy for something like “that”.  But let me tell you that I completely changed my mind the first…

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Homemade damper bread served beside an Australian flag and ribbons.

Australian Damper

A fresh batch of Australian Damper always feels like a treat. The inside stays soft and the crust turns crisp, making it an easy loaf to serve with soup or simple spreads.

Fully assembled Aussie Burger with the Lot on a plate with fries and ketchup spread on the top bun.

Aussie Burger with the Lot

Layers of juicy beef, melted cheese, crispy bacon, sweet pineapple, beetroot, and a fried egg create the Aussie Burger with the Lot that crunches, sizzles, and melts in your mouth.

Brioche Burger Buns

BRIOCHE BURGER BUNS

I made these buns to serve with the Aussie Burgers I prepared for my “Come have some Aussie tucker, mate!” event that I organised as part of Foodbuzz’s 24×24 program.  They were sensational!  Soft and brioche-like… just like a burger bun should be.  You can see what I mean from the pictures below… the dough…

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A batch of homemade flaxseed crackers is always ha A batch of homemade flaxseed crackers is always handy to have in the kitchen.

They're crisp, easy to store, and pair well with dips, soft cheeses, fresh vegetables, or your favourite toppings whenever you need a quick snack.

#flaxseedcrackers #mealprep #healthysnacks #homemade #manu #manusmenu
Creamy goat cheese, crunchy pistachios, and a driz Creamy goat cheese, crunchy pistachios, and a drizzle of honey 🍯

The combination of creamy, sweet, and crunchy textures makes this such an easy appetiser to put together when you want something simple but a little different.

Serve with crusty bread or your favourite crackers and enjoy. 

#pistachios #HoneyDrizzle #sharingplatter #manusmenu
After sharing the scrambled eggs and tomato toast After sharing the scrambled eggs and tomato toast recently, I thought it would be a good time to highlight one of my favourite herb blends 🌿

Herbes de Provence is a traditional French herb blend usually made with herbs such as thyme, rosemary, oregano, and savoury.

It's a simple way to add extra flavour to everyday ingredients and works especially well with eggs, tomatoes, roasted vegetables, potatoes, chicken, and soups.

Have you used Herbes de Provence before?

#herbesdeprovence #frenchcooking #mediterraneanfood #herbblends #manu #manusmenu
Scrambled eggs with tomato on toast is one of thos Scrambled eggs with tomato on toast is one of those simple meals that always works 🍅

Warm, savoury, filling, and made with ingredients most people already have at home.

#scrambledeggs #QuickMeals #breakfastideas #homemademeals #manu #manusmenu
This calamari risotto turned out creamy, rich, and This calamari risotto turned out creamy, rich, and so satisfying 🍚

Made as a low FODMAP recipe, it’s a homemade seafood dinner option that feels filling and easier to enjoy for those with sensitive stomachs or lower FODMAP dietary needs.

 #lowfodmap #calamaririsotto #seafoodrecipes #homemademeals #manu #manusmenu
Pumpkin has a naturally gentle sweetness, which is Pumpkin has a naturally gentle sweetness, which is why ingredients like ginger, coconut cream, herbs, curry paste, or lime work so well with it.

Those subtle layers of flavour help create soups that feel comforting, warming, and more rounded 💛

 #pumpkinsoup #thaifood #homemademeals #homemade #manusmenu
Smooth, creamy, and filled with delicious Thai-ins Smooth, creamy, and filled with delicious Thai-inspired flavours 🍲 This pumpkin soup makes such a lovely homemade dinner idea ✨

#PumpkinSoupRecipe #homemadefood #thaifood #manu #manusmenu
A sweet homemade treat for the person who made lif A sweet homemade treat for the person who made life sweeter first 💖
These chocolate date hearts are filled with soft dates, rich chocolate, and a little homemade love for Mother’s Day 🌷

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more stories beyond the menu ✈️ #MatchaMoments #t more stories beyond the menu ✈️

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A simple treat for Mother’s Day 🌸 These chocolate A simple treat for Mother’s Day 🌸

These chocolate covered dates pair perfectly with a warm cup of tea and make a lovely homemade gift or afternoon treat.

Simple, sweet, and easy to make at home.

#mothersday #chocolatecovereddates #HomemadeTreats #dessertideas #teatime #manusmenu
This iced chai is simple to make and perfect when This iced chai is simple to make and perfect when you want something calm and comforting.

Made with a few ingredients and warm spices, it’s a drink you can easily prepare at home without much effort.

Sometimes it’s the simple drinks that you keep coming back to. 💓

#icedchai #homedrinks #teatime #homemade #manu #manusmenu
Ever wondered why your iced matcha tastes differen Ever wondered why your iced matcha tastes different every time?

It’s not just about the ingredients. Small details like the quality of the matcha, how you sift it, and how you whisk it can completely change the result.

Even the texture and colour can tell you a lot before you even take a sip.

Once you start paying attention to these steps, it becomes much easier to get a smoother, more balanced matcha at home 🍵

 #matcha #icedmatcha #Matchalatte #JapaneseTea #manusmenu
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