Black Olive Tapenade is a Provençal dish consisting of puréed olives, herbs and olive oil. It is a popular condiment in the south of France, where it is generally eaten as an appetiser, spread on bread. Maybe not everyone knows though, that olive based tapenades are very common in Italian cuisine and trace back to…
Cookies and Cream Frozen Yogurt
For an easy treat, Cookies and Cream Frozen Yogurt uses just 4 ingredients, combining thick yoghurt with crunchy biscuit pieces for a simple homemade dessert.
Monica Sandwich
Today’s recipe makes me a little emotional, as it brings back lots of memories from my teen age years. We used to have a cafe in our high school from where we could purchase food and drinks and one of my favourite sandwiches was called “Monica”… I think it was named after the girl who…
Schiacciata
Fresh from the oven, Schiacciata is golden and airy, brushed generously with olive oil, a Tuscan flatbread pressed thin into tins and baked until lightly crisp on top.
Bhel Puri
Crisp puffed rice, golden sev, and soft potato cubes come together in Bhel Puri, coated in sticky tamarind and fresh green chutney for a sweet and spicy punch.
Cherry Frangipane Cake
It’s cake time! I made this Cherry Frangipane Cake in December (I know, I know… a LONG time ago!) for my mother’s birthday. It was amazing! My mother had brought me the recipe as a cut-out from an Italian magazine and it looked too good not to give it a go. It’s actually quite easy to…
Coca de Espinacas a la Catalana
Thin, crisp Coca de Espinacas a la Catalana with spinach and raisins, savoury and golden, perfect for brunch, slicing and sharing.
Espinacas a la Catalana
Today I am taking you back to Spain, to Catalonia to be precise. I have realised I don’t have many side dishes on the blog, so this recipe for Espinacas a la Catalana is an attempt to fix the problem. When I was a child I used to dislike spinach. They tasted bitter and just…
Ham Wrap with Lettuce and Tomato
Soft wrap with savoury ham, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomato, this Ham Wrap with Lettuce and Tomato comes together in minutes for a fresh, easy lunch.
Pasta with Meatballs
Today’s post is really important for me. As you know, I am all for real Italian food. That’s the very reason why I started this blog. I have always stated that Spaghetti with Meatballs is not a classic Italian dish. And I completely stand by it. That said, my mother used to make meatballs in…
Frozen Banana Pops
I had some leftover bananas that needed to be eaten and I really didn’t want to make banana bread as I didn’t feel like baking. That’s when I remembered that I had seen banana pops all over the internet a while ago. As I didn’t remember the specific site where I had seen them, I…
Baby Guinness Shot
Impress your guests with this Baby Guinness Shot, made from Baileys and Kahlua. It’s rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with coffee sweetness and velvety texture in one irresistible sip. When I first saw this Baby Guinness cocktail over at Creative Culinary, I honestly thought it was beer! When I realised it wasn’t, I couldn’t take…
Stracchino and Speck Risotto
Today’s recipe is a delicious and almost sinful risotto: Stracchino and Speck Risotto. I love cheese and Stracchino is an Italian mild soft cheese that I adore. And I love Italian Speck. If you are not familiar with it, it is a smoked prosciutto from South Tyrol, in the Italian Alps. I use it often…
Homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Soft chocolate cookies wrapped around creamy vanilla filling make this Homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich an easy treat to keep in the freezer.
Chicken Gorgonzola (Italian Scaloppine)
Warm, creamy Gorgonzola melts into tender chicken to make Chicken Gorgonzola, a rich and satisfying dish ready in about 30 minutes.
Cherry Financiers
As you know, I have always had a big connection with France. My parents have always loved the country, especially Paris, so we visited at least once a year while I was growing up. Luckily, France is quite close to Milan, so the trips were easy. That said, I have always enjoyed French food… I…
Deconstructed Chicken Taco Salad
After sharing with you my recipe for Ranch Dressing, here is a fantastic idea on how to put it to good use: Deconstructed Chicken Taco Salad. Yes, you read that right. It’s like having tacos but in a salad form. And who doesn’t like tacos?? It’s got shredded chicken (I used my Roast Brined Chicken…
Home-made Ranch Dressing
I must confess that I had never heard of Ranch Dressing before I started blogging. It’s definitely not an Italian thing. We use more vinaigrette based condiments for our salads and vegetables, so I never really knew it. After trying it though, I must say that I fell in love with it. I am a…
Salmon Sashimi with Ponzu
Sashimi refers to thin slices of raw fish served on their own, without rice, and enjoyed for their freshness and delicate texture.
Kinder Cereali
Since moving to Australia 10 years ago (!), there are many things I am not able to eat as they are not sold here. In all this time, I have learnt how to make some of these things like sofficini or pizzoccheri for example. Today’s recipe is another one of such items: Kinder Cereali. It…
Homemade Spanish Chorizo
Skip store-bought sausage and make Homemade Spanish Chorizo. Fresh pork seasoned with smoky paprika and garlic delivers an authentic Spanish taste you simply can’t get from a packet.
Sangria
As I wrote in my last post about Pa amb Tomaquet, I will be sharing Spanish recipes this week. And what’s more Spanish than Sangria?? I am actually surprised I haven’t shared this recipe yet, as Sangria is one of my most favourite drinks. There are many recipes on the Internet on how to make…
Pa Amb Tomaquet
This week Manu’s Menu will feature 3 Spanish recipes! I love Spain and Spanish food is among my all time favourite! It is also very close to Italian, and even more so to Sicilian, food, so I guess it would be very hard for me not to love it! Let’s start with a very simple…
Cinnamon Coconut Loaf
I love coffee cakes or sweet loaves. It’s not something Italian – actually, it’s not Italian at all – but I really enjoy a slice of sweet bread for breakfast or with my cup of tea in the afternoon. This Cinnamon Coconut Loaf is moist, fluffy and airy and with a delicious cinnamon flavour. The…
Braised Onion Pasta
Ready in about 20 minutes, Braised Onion Pasta is a practical dinner with simple ingredients, satisfying portions, and flavours suited to the whole family. Looking for a quick, easy, and affordable dinner idea? One of my mother’s recipes, Pasta with Braised Onions, or Pasta con la Cipolla as we say, is simple to make and…
Italian Grilled Vegetables
Grilled vegetables are a staple at our place especially in spring and summer. In fact, this recipe is dedicated to all my friends in the Northern hemisphere (though my readers who are going into winter should definitely bookmark it for later!). When I met my husband, he barely ate any vegetable. True story. But these…
Pineapple Coconut Banana Smoothie
Smoothies are always a great and healthy afternoon snack idea for kids. My children love them and it is a fantastic way to make them eat some fruits and use up some leftovers too. As a child, I would always ask my mother to make me a Banana and Pear Frullato (the Italian version of…
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