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Mozzarella and Sun-Dried Tomato Pork Sausages on a wooden board with mozzarella and Sun-Dried tomatoes.

Mozzarella Sausage with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Creamy mozzarella and savoury sun-dried tomatoes give this Mozzarella Sausage with Sun-Dried Tomatoes rich Italian-style flavour, perfect for barbecues and casual dinners.

Creamy Coconut Liqueur

Creamy Coconut Liqueur #SundaySupper

This week, for #SundaySupper we are sharing recipes for homemade gifts to give to family and friends for the holidays. I LOVE this theme and I cannot wait to read all the recipes that my fellow bloggers will share.  I am always on the lookout for new ideas.  Like every year, this year too I…

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Glass of salted caramel liqueur with jar of caramel sauce and bottle in the background.

Homemade Salted Caramel Liqueur

Homemade Salted Caramel Liqueur tastes like a creamy dessert in a glass. Shake it into cocktails or sip it chilled.

Small glass of homemade white chocolate liqueur surrounded by white chocolate squares.

Homemade White Chocolate Liqueur

Level up your Christmas cocktails with Homemade White Chocolate Liqueur. One sip and the smooth, creamy sweetness will make you reach for it in every holiday drink.

Roasted Strawberry Barbecue Sauce

Roasted Strawberry Barbecue Sauce

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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Close up of passion fruit sauce with herbs in a white bowl.

Passion Fruit Béarnaise Sauce

Silky Passion Fruit Béarnaise Sauce with a bright tropical twist brings together smooth, buttery richness and a light tang, with fresh tarragon folded into every spoon.

Spoon lifting thick and creamy homemade aioli from a black serving bowl.

Homemade Aioli

Fresh Homemade Aioli with garlic, lemon, and olive oil creates a creamy sauce for dipping fries, spreading onto sandwiches, or serving with grilled seafood. Aioli is one of those simple recipes that can completely change a meal. Creamy, garlicky, and rich with olive oil, it’s a condiment traditionally made in parts of France and Spain…

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Homemade Strawberry Jam served in a small glass jar with fresh bread.

Strawberry Jam

A jar of Strawberry Jam in the fridge means pancakes, crumpets, and porridge are instantly better. Bright, glossy, and generously fruity from the first spoonful.

Homemade Verzini sausages arranged on a wooden board with fresh cabbage leaves and whole peppercorns.

Homemade Verzini

Perfect with polenta or lentils, Homemade Verzini are rustic Northern Italian sausages made with freshly ground pork, red wine, and a delicate blend of spices.

Wrapped puff pastry portions stacked on a wooden board beside butter and a rolling pin.

Homemade Puff Pastry

Homemade Puff Pastry forms delicate layers of butter and dough, resulting in crisp, flaky pastries that freeze well and can be used in countless recipes.

Creamy Nutella Liqueur

Creamy Nutella Liqueur #nutelladay

Sara from Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle from Bleeding Espresso have declared February 5th “World Nutella Day 2014″ – “a day to celebrate, to get creative with, and most importantly, to EAT Nutella”. Raise your hand if you like Nutella!!!  If I had to ask this question in an Italian classroom… I would probably be surrounded by…

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Homemade coffee liqueur served in small glasses with a swing-top bottle, coffee beans, and vanilla on a soft cloth background.

Coffee and Vanilla Liqueur

Rich espresso and vanilla flavour give this Coffee and Vanilla Liqueur a deep taste and slightly syrupy texture. Pour it over ice, into cocktails, or over gelato for an easy treat.

Banana Basil Jam

BANANA BASIL JAM

Left over bananas.  Why is it that I ALWAYS have left over bananas in my kitchen?  Ah, yes… wait.  It must be because my kids always beg me to buy them when they see them at the grocery store… they promise they will eat them and then, they don’t.  I am not a huge fan…

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Homemade Cotechino resting on a wooden board with whole spices.

Homemade Cotechino

Bringing the festive mood straight to the table with this Homemade Cotechino. Slow-simmered, deeply comforting, and perfect for relaxed family meals all season long.

Spoon lifting homemade mascarpone from a glass jar with raspberries on a wooden table.

Homemade Mascarpone

Soft, smooth, and made with just 2 ingredients, Homemade Mascarpone creates a rich Italian cream cheese perfect for tiramisù, layered desserts, creamy fillings, and savoury recipes.

HILTON MOOREA LAGOON RESORT & SPA, MOOREA

  Today I want to share with you my review of the hotel we stayed in in Moorea during our recent holiday in French Polynesia.  If you have read my travel diary, you will know that we LOVED Moorea.  The island is beautiful and it has much more than just the amazing sea to offer. …

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Homemade Sicilian Pork Sausage with Fennel coiled on a white plate.

Homemade Sicilian Pork Sausage with Fennel

Fire up the grill for Homemade Sicilian Pork Sausage with Fennel. Juicy, flavourful, and easy to cook, it’s made for outdoor meals and relaxed gatherings.

Home-made Ricotta

HOME-MADE RICOTTA

A few months ago, my friend Sawsan from Chef in Disguise challenged the Daring Cooks to make our own cheese.  She gave us a few recipes for cheese and at that time I chose to try my hands at making Chèvre.  On the side though, I tried to make ricotta as well and I was…

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Cherry Jam

CHERRY JAM

I must admit that I was not very fond of jams while growing up… I would always choose crème patissière or chocolate over jam filled sweets.  It was way too sweet for me.  That was until I went to Normady with my parents and some friends.  We were staying at a farm and the lady…

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HOME-MADE CHÈVRE

Sawsan from Chef in Disguise was our March 2013 Daring Cooks hostess! Sawsan challenges us to make our own homemade cheeses! She gave us a variety of choices to make, all of them easily accomplished and delicious! Yessss, you read that right: one of my best blogger friends was this month’s Daring Cooks hostess!  I was…

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Raw Salame Cotto tied with butcher’s twine on a wooden board.

Salame Cotto

Tender, flavourful, and delicately seasoned, Salame Cotto fits beautifully on grazing boards, in sandwiches, or simply enjoyed as slices on the board.

Bottle of homemade Baileys Irish Cream with a glass and coffee syrup on the side.

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

A glass of Homemade Baileys Irish Cream with its creamy chocolate flavour rounds out dessert time and gives you an easy way to finish dinner with something gently sweet.

Home-made Chocolate Syrup

HOME-MADE CHOCOLATE SYRUP

Today I want to share with you a very easy recipe.  I love making at home, food that you would usually buy ready made at the stores.  It is often so much tastier and definitely healthier!  I actually had to make this for another recipe that called for chocolate syrup, which is an item that…

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Home-made Pumpkin Pie Spice

HOME-MADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

This is another one of those items that is commonly found in North American stores, but is very hard to come by anywhere else in the world, Sydney included.  Luckily, this pumpkin pie spice mix is easy to make and calls for “international” spices, so it can be made at home no matter where you…

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Home-made Pumpkin purée

HOME-MADE PUMPKIN PURÉE

Come October-November I start seeing a lot of recipes that call for pumpkin purée… the truth is, the thought of looking for the canned version never even occurred to me.  I didn’t even know it existed before I started blogging… So, I looked it up on the internet and discovered that it is plain and…

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Homemade Crème de Marrons Vanillée, a smooth chestnut and vanilla cream in a glass jar wrapped with a pink ribbon.

Creme de Marron (Chestnut and Vanilla Cream)

A jar of Creme de Marron makes winter mornings sweeter. Sweet chestnuts and vanilla create a simple cream that adds warmth to breakfast or dessert on cold days.

Gravlax with Sweet Dill Mustard Sauce

GRAVLAX WITH SWEET DILL MUSTARD SAUCE

Maybe you don’t know this, but since I was a teenager I have always loved Scandinavia. I love the long and bright summer nights and the short and cold winter days. I love snow. I love the beautiful Norwegian fjords and the Finnish lakes. I love the little and colourful Danish villages… Well, I guess…

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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 🌷

 #mothersday #mothersdaygiftideas #datehearts #manusmenu
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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