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Finished strawberry balsamic vinegar with whole and sliced strawberries.

Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar

Drizzle happiness with Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar. Sweet, glossy, and dangerously good, blending ripe strawberries and balsamic vinegar into a dressing for fresh salads.

Purple Gnocchi with Parmigiano Reggiano Fondue, Crunchy Speck and Toasted Hazelnuts

PURPLE GNOCCHI ON A PARMIGIANO REGGIANO FONDUE WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS AND CRUNCHY SPECK

I love experimenting with pasta and gnocchi. I love the fact that you can make them of many shapes, flavours and colours. I saw these amazing purple Congo potatoes at the market and I could not resist buying them. They are not imported from Congo as they name might suggest, but they are grown in…

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MATAROCCO

For this week’s Regional Italian dish I am going to take you back to Sicily.  Today’s recipe is really easy and really tasty, it is one of those family recipes that we would always have during our summer holidays.  It is hearty and delicious, full of “local” flavours as all the ingredients are easily available in…

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Ricotta Crostata

RICOTTA CROSTATA

After showing you how easy it is to make “ricotta” at home, I thought I would also show you an additional way to cook with it.  I love ricotta, both in sweet and savoury dishes.  Sicilians are famous for their ricotta desserts and I must admit I love sweet ricotta.  It is lighter (also in…

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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 Clafoutis

CHERRY CLAFOUTIS

Not too long ago I shared my recipe for Far Breton, a baked custard-like French dessert.  I remember saying that it was quite similar to clafoutis, another classic French dessert… so here goes my Cherry Clafoutis recipe, so you can make them both and compare them, if you wish! 🙂  I like them both equally. …

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Sweet and Sour Tuna with Onions

SWEET AND SOUR TUNA WITH ONIONS

I really enjoy eating fresh tuna.  It is very common in Italy, especially in Sicily so I kind of grew up on it.  Since moving here, I haven’t seen it often at the stores, but when I do, I usually buy some.  Today I will share with you one of the ways my mum would…

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Watermelon Gelato

WATERMELON GELATO

Today, for my Regional Italian dish series, I am going to take you all back to Sicily with the perfect summer recipe.  I know, I know… it’s winter down here and it’s also been quite cold lately, but my family and friends are enjoying summer in Europe, so I thought of publishing this today.  I…

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Bowl of trofie pasta topped with zucchini cream sauce.

Trofie with Taleggio and Zucchini

Soft Taleggio warms into a velvety sauce mixed with blended zucchini, coating Trofie with Taleggio and Zucchini in a light, creamy cheese flavour that fits weeknight meals.

FIAMME DI CIOCCOLATO – CHOCOLATE FLAMES

I am very happy about the recipe I will be sharing with you today.  I have many food related memories of my childhood and one of the sweetest memories is of Sunday mornings.  My parents and I would often have friends over or go over to some friends’ house for Sunday lunch.  My mum would…

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CHICKEN SOFFICINI

Today I want to share with you the recipe of chicken sofficini.  If you follow Manu’s Menu, I am sure you will remember my recipe for Ham and Cheese Sofficini – fried pastries filled with ham and cheese, typical Italian comfort food.  Well, during my summer holidays in Sicily, I would eat a lot of fish……

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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.

Caramel Espresso Bars

CARAMEL ESPRESSO BARS

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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Albondigas en Salsa de Almendras

ALBÓNDIGAS EN SALSA DE ALMENDRAS

The June Daring Cooks’ challenge sure kept us rolling – meatballs, that is! Shelley from C Mom Cook and Ruth from The Crafts of Mommyhood challenged us to try meatballs from around the world and to create our own meatball meal celebrating a culture or cuisine of our own choice. Wow! What a great theme!…

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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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CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE

Chocolate mousse is one of my favourite desserts.  I think all the chocoholics out there will agree with me: there is nothing better than digging the spoon into a soft, silky chocolate mousse.  Heaven!  However, chocolate mousse often involves raw eggs and/or cream, which means it is probably not very child (and hips) friendly.  Well,…

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Riso al Salto served on a plate with golden crust and crisp edges.

Riso al Salto

Leftover risotto gets a serious upgrade when fried in butter until golden, turning into Riso al Salto with crisp edges, a soft centre, and plenty of flavour.

Close-up of a blended fruit smoothie with apple and strawberries in the background.

Strawberry, Banana and Apple Smoothie

Juicy strawberries and soft banana blend with crisp apple in this Strawberry Banana and Apple Smoothie for a cool, creamy drink that feels refreshing.

MANGO, COCONUT AND JASMINE VERRINES

Sometimes I see the picture of a dish and I just can’t get it off my mind until I make it!  Has it ever happened to you?  I guess that it the reason why I try and limit my use of Pinterest or I would probably be spending all day long in the kitchen!!  Not…

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SPAGHETTI WITH VONGOLE

Today’s recipe is one of my favourite pasta dishes!  Back in Italy, I would make it regularly as I could easily find fresh vongole at the market.  Finding them here in Sydney instead is not easy at all.  And even when I find them, they are often frozen… So when I saw these at the…

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SOLE MEUNIÈRE

Maybe not everyone knows this, but there is quite a bit of “rivalry” between Italy and France.  We call them “our transalpine cousins”, but the truth is there is a lot of competition going on… and not only about soccer!  Who has the best wine?  Or cheese?  Which cuisine is best?  French people will tell…

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Parmigiano Reggiano Panna Cotta served in small cups with balsamic glaze and crisp cheese hearts.

Savoury Parmigiano Reggiano Panna Cotta

A spoonful of Parmigiano Reggiano Panna Cotta is silky and rich. Finished with balsamic glaze and crisp cheese hearts, it’s smooth, savoury, and completely spoonable.

Slice of Far Breton served on a small plate beside a glass of milk.

Far Breton

Creamy, fruity, and surprisingly simple to make, this Far Breton brings a soft custard texture with tender prunes, perfect for anyone who enjoys traditional French bakes at home.

COUSCOUS AND HERB SALAD

Couscous is one of my favourite side dishes.  I love the fact that it is so versatile and that it can be easily turned into a light and healthy main dish for a weekday lunch.  I usually make couscous to go with my Lemon Chicken Tajine with Olives or my LambTajine with Quinces and I sometimes have…

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CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE MINI CUPCAKES

If you follow this site more or less regularly, you already know that I love small desserts… I love the fact that they are (almost) guilt free and even more I love the fact that you can eat 2 or 3 different desserts for the calories of a single big one.  You see, I love…

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Close-up of grilled lamb cutlets with char marks, served with fries and lemon.

Abbacchio a Scottadito

Fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil build an easy savoury base, and Abbacchio a Scottadito brings those flavours together with lemon for a light finish that works well for any meal.

SPICED BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE – BOLO DE BANANA

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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