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Close-up shot of an uncooked cotechino on a wooden board with spices scattered nearby.

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.

Banana Cake with Maple Butterscotch Sauce

BANANA CAKE WITH MAPLE BUTTERSCOTCH 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.  Each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a recipe from and in turn…

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Salted Caramel Panna Cotta

SALTED CARAMEL PANNA COTTA

You know how much I love panna cotta, but what you may not know is that I consider it my “go to” dessert for when I have little time, but still want to impress my guests.  You do need to make it in advance, but it comes together in 15 to 20 minutes.  It is…

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Spaghetti with Mussels in tomato and white wine sauce, garnished with parsley and cherry tomatoes.

Spaghetti with Mussels

Quick enough for weeknights but special enough for guests, Spaghetti with Mussels brings fresh seafood flavour to your plate in under 30 minutes.

Croissants

CROISSANTS

In a “celebration” of past Daring Cooks and Daring Bakers challenges, Lisa challenged all of us to search through the Daring Kitchen archives and pick any one we’d like! The REAL challenge was picking which delicious recipe(s) to try! I must confess I was out-of-this-world-happy with this month’s challenge.  And so much so as it…

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Brigadeiros

BRIGADEIROS

Today I want to share with you a very easy recipe that l have been wanting to make for a while.  A few years ago, my husband came home from work with a couple of little “truffles”.  He said that one of his colleagues had brought them to the office and gave him 2 for…

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Close-up of Tortelli di Zucca with soft pumpkin filling and melted butter.

Tortelli di Zucca (Pumpkin Tortelli)

Tortelli di Zucca, or Pumpkin Tortelli, is one of Mantova’s most loved dishes, pasta filled with roasted pumpkin and amaretti, served with golden butter and crisp sage leaves.

A serving of Mostarda Mantovana in a small white dish with a spoon.

Mostarda Mantovana

Add something extra to your meals with Mostarda Mantovana. This traditional Italian condiment brings a zesty sweetness and a subtle spice that pairs perfectly with your favourite dishes.

Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Chocolate. Cheesecake. Brownies.  Yes, you read that right.  They are 3 treats that I love on their own, so when I saw this recipe over at my friend Lizzy’s That Skinny Chick Can Bake! I knew these brownies would taste amazing.  How awesome is it to combine three scrumptious desserts into one??  What you get…

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Cooked lamb koftas in rich curry sauce.

Lamb Kofta Curry

Tender lamb koftas in a smooth, rich curry sauce make this Lamb Kofta Curry the perfect meal. Packed with flavour and spices, it’s simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying.

CHILLED YOGURT CAKE WITH BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Today’s dessert is a cold treat and it is one that is actually not too bad for you as it is made (mainly) with natural yogurt.  Back in Italy there is a famous pre mixed version of this that is sold in little boxes… you mix in some fresh ingredients and there you have your…

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Couscous, Olive and Orange Salad

COUSCOUS, OLIVE AND ORANGE SALAD

Ohhh I love couscous and I make it in all kinds of ways.  My all time favourite is my mum’s (and grandma’s) traditional Fish Couscous, but I also make the pre cooked version and serve it as a side dish.  And then there is leftover plain couscous.  Which is like a white canvas that can…

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Pineapple Crumble

PINEAPPLE CRUMBLE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

Today’s recipe is a spur of the moment kind of recipe.  I had some fresh pineapple in the fridge and some butterscotch sauce leftover from another dish and I knew they would taste delicious together.  So, I came up with a quick dessert: pineapple and butterscotch crumble.  We all loved it.  The slight tanginess of…

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Capsicum and Mushroom Beef Stew

CAPSICUM AND MUSHROOM BEEF STEW

Today I want to share with you a recipe that I used to cook while growing up in Milan.  Yes, you read that right. I used to cook this for the family.  It is quite an easy recipe all things considered.  I used to cook it on the stove, but I have recently changed over…

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Cabbage and Taleggio Crespelle

CABBAGE AND TALEGGIO CRESPELLE

The weather is getting warmer in Sydney, though I always find it hard to think of September/October as “spring”.  To me it’s still autumn, back to school season and the time during which to enjoy mushrooms, cabbage and pumpkin!  I am hopeless, I know!  So… before it gets even warmer down here, let me share…

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SALTED NUTELLA CHOCOLATE FUDGE

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 a sugar-coated Pesche Dolce with ricotta filling and mint leaf.

Pesche Dolci alla Siciliana

Bite into these soft, syrup-dipped Pesche Dolci alla Siciliana with creamy ricotta inside. They’re the prettiest little sweets to brighten your morning and a treat you want to snack on right away.

Grilled Radicchio with Gorgonzola Sauce

GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Today’s recipe is very simple and quick to make, and it makes for a very tasty and elegant appetiser, or even main dish if you increase the quantities.  I love it and make it often for a quick and satisfying lunch.  I had it for the first time at a restaurant in Milan and it…

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Salmon Nigiri

Salmon Nigiri

Homemade Salmon Nigiri brings the taste of Japan to your kitchen. With only three main ingredients, it’s an easy way to enjoy sushi without leaving home.

Saffron Potato Gnocchi with Sausage and Porcini

SAFFRON GNOCCHI WITH SAUSAGE AND PORCINI

Todd, who is The Daring Kitchen’s AWESOME webmaster and an amazing cook, is our September Daring Cooks’ host! Todd challenged us to make light and fluffy potato Gnocchi and encouraged us to flavor the lil pillows of goodness and go wild with a sauce to top them with! YESSSSS!  I love gnocchi of all sorts,…

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Peach Tiramisu

PEACH TIRAMISU

Tiramisù is one of my favourite desserts ever.  I know I still have to share with you my recipe for the classic coffee Tiramisù, but today I decided to post a less classic recipe.  This Tiramisù is surely not a classic, but it is still pretty delicious.  It is also kids friendly, which is quite…

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Home-made Mascarpone

HOME-MADE MASCARPONE

Today I want to share a little secret with you: mascarpone is probably the easiest cheese to make at home.  Really.  Anyone can make it and it only requires 2 ingredients: cream and lemon juice.  I usually buy mine at the grocery store, but I must confess I am not totally happy with the mascarpone…

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Guacamole

GUACAMOLE

I love Guacamole.  I must admit that, before falling in love with my Chocolate Avocado Mousse, Guacamole was the only reason I would buy avocados as I don’t know many recipes that use it.  Avocados in Italy are not that good as they are rarely ripe, so I wasn’t used to eating them regularly, which…

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A Mai Tai served over ice with a frothy top and pineapple garnish.

Mai Tai

Tropical vibes in one glass! Bright, refreshing, and poured over ice, this Mai Tai brings together rum, orange liqueur, and creamy blended pineapple for a sunny escape every time you pour it.

HILTON BORA BORA NUI RESORT & SPA, BORA BORA

Today I want to share with you my review of the hotel we stayed in in Bora Bora during our recent holiday in French Polynesia. If you have read my travel diary, you will know that visiting Bora Bora had been a dream of mine for a long time, so I immediately knew it HAD…

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PINEAPPLE AND PASSION FRUIT JAM

If you follow Manu’s Menu, you already know that my family and I have recently returned from a holiday in French Polynesia (Tahiti).  Both in my travel diary and in my review of Hilton Moorea, I have told you about the amazing jam we tasted while we were there.  Moorea actually has some of the…

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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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