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Aloo Tikki Chaat

Aloo Tikki Chaat

I am really happy to share today’s recipe on the blog as it is one of my all time favourite Indian dishes: Aloo Tikki Chaat. But what is it exactly? Chaat is a term that describes savory snacks, typically served on the road from stalls or food carts… street food basically. And you know how…

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Aloo Tikki

Aloo Tikki

Today’s recipe is a delicious Indian appetiser. Well, it’s more like a snack really, but it is also served as an appetiser at restaurants. I personally love Aloo Tikki and I often make them at home. You could say that they are the Indian version of potato croquettes and they are packed with flavour thanks…

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Marzipan Lambs

Marzipan Lambs

Today’s recipe is a classic Sicilian sweet that is made and eaten to celebrate Easter. In Italian these delicious treats are called Pecorelle di Pasqua or Agnelli Pasquali which literally mean Easter Lambs. As they are made out of marzipan, I thought that Marzipan Lambs would be a better translation… at the end of the…

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Eggless Thandai Cookies

Eggless Thandai Cookies

Today, Indians celebrate Holi, the festival of spring, also known as the festival of colours.  Holi represents the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring, but for many people it’s also an opportunity to make peace and start afresh. During this time, people play tricks and colour each other with dry powder…

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Eggless Chocolate Salami

Eggless Chocolate Salami

I am very excited about today’s recipe! You may remember that, a few months ago, I shared the recipe for the classic Chocolate Salami. That’s the recipe I grew up eating and it will always have a special place in my heart. However, after publishing it, I got many requests for an eggless version. As…

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Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito

Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito

If you know me, you know I love rum based drinks. In fact, I always order those from the cocktail menu. Mojitos are my absolute favourites and I always try to add a twist to the classic recipe. Remember my Green Tea Mojito? Well, this time I am back with yet another version… the possibilities…

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Pasta with Fried Zucchini

Pasta with Fried Zucchini

I know I don’t even enough pasta recipes on the blog… and that’s such a pity! So, I decided to fix it and I am planning a little series about quick, simple and affordable pasta recipes. Who says that you need to go out of budget to have “real, healthy food”? Pasta usually makes everyone…

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Snapper all’Acqua Pazza

Snapper all’Acqua Pazza

I must admit, we don’t eat a lot of fish. I think it’s because my kids are not crazy about it, so I just find it easier to cook something that pleases everyone. On the other hand, I grew up in a family that LOVES fish and we would eat it at least 3 times…

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Korokke

Korokke

Korokke (コロッケ) were my youngest daughter’s favourite snack during our trip to Japan!  Korokke are potato croquettes coated in panko and then deep fried. In Japan you can find many different kinds of korokke and I have already shared with you the recipe for Beef Korokke and Cheese Korokke. Today’s recipe is the basic version…

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Baileys, Chocolate and Salted Almonds Ice Cream

Baileys, Chocolate and Salted Almonds Ice Cream

Baileys is my favourite “non-traditional” ice cream flavour. When I say non-traditional, I mean not sold in Italy when I was young. It’s a flavour that got introduced to the Italian market by a well known brand when during my teen age years and I have loved it ever since. I have already shared with…

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Wrapped honey hard candies on parchment paper.

Honey Hard Candy

Need a sweet treat that’s both homemade and soothing? Honey Hard Candy is easy to make, looks lovely, and makes a thoughtful gift for any occasion. Have you ever made your own candy? I’d made caramel and sugar decorations before, like the ones for my Frozen Cake, and even a few Rock Candy Lollipops, but…

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Roquefort and Fig Spelt Crostini

Roquefort and Fig Spelt Crostini

Today’s post is a very simple recipe: Roquefort and Fig Spelt Crostini. It came about by matching a few leftovers I had in my pantry and as it worked really well, I thought of sharing it with all of you here on the blog. Blue cheese, figs and honey always work well together but the…

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Mushrooms in Escabeche

Mushrooms in Escabeche

I love Spanish food, just as much as I love Spain. I really like the flavours and its simplicity and it reminds me of summer time, seaside and holidays!  I enjoy making tapas, especially when I have people over or for special occasions. It’s a fun way to serve and taste many different dishes. I…

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Nonna’s Poached Pears

Nonna’s Poached Pears

Today’s recipe brings back very fond memories of my grandmother Bice. She was a fantastic cook and she could whip up amazing dishes. These easy pears though were like a trademark. Only she could turn something so simple into a fingerlicking dessert. To make this recipe, you need small cooking pears that are still hard…

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Pasticceria Peralta – San Vito Lo Capo

I am very excited about today’s post as I will be taking you all back to the beautiful little town of San Vito Lo Capo, in Sicily.  Today I will be reviewing one of my all-time favourite pastry shops: Pasticceria Peralta.  Their sweets, pastries and cakes are the best in town!

Castelmagno and Pear Risotto

Castelmagno and Pear Risotto

Today I am back with a typical Italian recipe. As you know, I am very fond of Italian regional products. It is because of this incredible variety of resources and flavours that Italian cuisine is so special. Besides, I love cheese – even more than I love chocolate! So, when I visited Italy last year,…

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Tuna and Onion Pizza

Tuna and Onion Pizza

Everyone loves pizza, right??  Today I am sharing with you the recipe for one of my favourite topping: Tuna and Onion Pizza!  You know how I feel about pizza toppings, to me a “real” pizza must have only certain toppings. No gourmet pizza for me – I love tandoori chicken or bulgogi, but not on…

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Panificio La Sala – San Vito Lo Capo

I am very happy about today’s post as I will be taking you all back to the beautiful seaside town of San Vito Lo Capo, in Sicily.  Today I will be reviewing one of my all-time favourite bakeries: Panificio La Sala.  Everyone knows it in town… their bread, cookies and other yummy treats are THAT…

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Passion fruit Possets

Passion fruit Possets

I discovered possets only recently, when I made a Lemon and Lavender version for my daughter’s 8th birthday party. I had never even heard of possets before, but when I read the recipe, I knew I would love them. It’s an English dessert that is perfect for tea time. Possets are quite similar to panna…

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Blue Cheese, Pear and Walnut Triangles

Blue Cheese, Pear and Walnut Triangles

If you know me, you will know how much I love blue cheese. It is my absolute favourite cheese. I like all kinds but the ones I prefer are Gorgonzola and Roquefort, so I often have some in my fridge. As I had some filo pastry remaining from making Burek, I thought of using it…

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Spelt and Raspberry Baci di Dama

Spelt and Raspberry Baci di Dama

“I thought I’d start this blog by posting the recipe of my all time favourite cookies.  Their name means “lady’s kisses” because their shape resembles a kiss.  They are originally from Turin, in the Piedmont region of Italy.”  These were the very first lines I wrote on Manu’s Menu, 5 years ago! The first recipe…

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Bosnian Burek

Bosnian Burek

I grew up in Europe during the 90’s and the war in the former Yugoslavia was very close for us living in Italy. I had visited Croatia as a child, and looking at the terrible images coming from across the border would make me shiver. A few months ago, a friend of mine visited Bosnia…

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Tagliatelle Dolci di Carnevale

Tagliatelle Dolci di Carnevale

If you follow Manu’s Menu, you will know that Mardi Gras, or Carnevale for us Italians, is my favourite time of the year!  Carnevale is quite big in Italy and all kids dress up for almost a week and go on parades with all kinds of floats.  There are many famous Carnevali in Italy, like…

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Nutellotti

Nutellotti #WorldNutellaDay

Sara from Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle from Bleeding Espresso have declared February 5th “World Nutella Day″ – “a day to celebrate, to get creative with, and most importantly, to EAT Nutella”.

Cajun Burgers

Cajun Burgers

With both the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras around the corner, how about putting some cajun spice into your life? As you know, I love to come up with different combinations of flavours for burgers and this recipe is an absolute keeper. Remember I shared my home-made recipe for Cajun Seasoning in my last post?…

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Cajun Seasoning

Cajun Seasoning

Today’s post is not a complicated recipe, but it is a very useful one for people who do not live in the USA and don’t have access to store bought Cajun seasoning but still want to enjoy the delicious dishes you can make with it. Even if you can buy the ready made mix, it’s…

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Azzurra – Macari

I am very happy about today’s post as I will be reviewing one of my all-time favourite restaurants: Azzurra.  It’s not a famous or hatted restaurant, but it serves delicious and hearty food. Besides, it has an added bonus… you can eat on their terrace while enjoying a spectacular view.

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