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Freshly baked buns with a shiny glaze arranged in a lined basket.

Chocolate Chip Buns

Freshly baked Chocolate Chip Buns bring a light, fluffy texture, with chocolate chips folded through the dough for a soft, satisfying bake perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Apricot Jam Crostata

Apricot Jam Crostata

Growing up I have always preferred Nutella over jam. However, I did make an exception for peach jam. I know you may be wondering why I am talking about peach jam when I have used apricot jam for this crostata. Well, the reason is simple: I can’t find peach jam at regular supermarkets here in…

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Plate of Nutella Dorayaki pancakes filled with creamy Nutella, served on a white plate with Japanese decor in the background.

Nutella Dorayaki

Fluffy pancakes with chocolate filling, Nutella Dorayaki are a simple way to add something sweet and homemade to your day.

Nutella Recipe Round-up 2017

As World Nutella Day is just around the corner, I thought of putting together a roundup of my favourite Nutella recipes. Hopefully this will give you a few ideas on what to make to celebrate World Nutella Day. Grab a spoon and dig in! Here goes MsM’s Nutella Recipe Roundup for 2017 (click on the…

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Ham and Stracchino Pinwheels

Ham and Stracchino Pinwheels

I recently made these Ham and Stracchino Pinwheels and it was love at first bite! I think these will make it to our dinner table during the Holiday Season. They make a great addition to any buffet! I love anything made with puff pastry, but these pinwheels are special. The stracchino cheese is what sets…

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Nutella Roses

Nutella Roses

I love making puff pastry treats, both savoury and sweet. I always have some puff pastry in the freezer and I like the fact that working with it is easy and quick. I have already showed you how to make Apple Roses using puff pastry, and today I am going to show you how to…

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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

I made these No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars to take to a friend’s get together. I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate and these also had an added bonus: puffed rice. Don’t you just love how crispy puffed rice is? Every time I eat it, I get transported back to my childhood,…

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Close-up of baked coca topped with spinach, raisins, and pine nuts.

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.

Cherry Financiers

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…

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Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones

Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones

I must confess I had never had “flavoured” scones before. Whenever I have eaten scones, it’s always been the traditional British kind, filled with jam and cream. I LOVE those! A little while ago, we were invited to celebrate the first birthday of the son of some close friends of ours. He is the CUTEST!…

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Baked Goats Cheese Rolls with Honey and Thyme

Baked Goats Cheese Rolls with Honey and Thyme #SundaySupper

Welcome to this week’s #SundaySupper event which is all about “mum”. Yes, we are celebrating our mothers and cooking up one of their favourite recipes in honour of the upcoming Mother’s Day!

A plate full of sweet yoghurt burek pieces with crisp, golden tops.

Sweet Yogurt Burek

Flaky pastry wrapped around a creamy yoghurt filling makes Sweet Yogurt Burek a warm, comforting treat with a golden finish you’ll want to slice.

Baked Nutella Iris dusted with icing sugar and filled with creamy chocolate hazelnut spread.

Baked Nutella Iris (Italian Nutella Buns)

Baked Nutella Iris combines fluffy dough and rich Nutella in one cosy homemade treat with soft centres and lightly golden tops, perfect for breakfast or afternoon coffee.

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!

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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Traditional Bosnian burek spiral baked until golden and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Bosnian Burek

Flaky, savoury, and wonderfully simple, Bosnian Burek is a pastry filled with seasoned meat and baked until golden. It’s warm, satisfying, and perfect for family meals.

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”.

Apple Roses

Apple Roses

I love apple desserts, don’t you? When I was a child, my favourite cake was this Apple Tart and it is still one of my favourites. Today’s recipe is quite common in Italy and there are a few variations to it.  Some people cook the apples, others use them raw, some people sprinkle cinnamon on…

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Close-up of Halloween ghost cookies made with buttery shortbread and whipped white chocolate ganache, decorated with chocolate chip eyes.

Halloween Ghost Cookies

Buttery and crisp, these Halloween Ghost Cookies are topped with fluffy ganache and cheeky chocolate chip eyes. A frightfully tasty treat for your spooky table. These Halloween ghost cookies are one of my favourite spooky treats to make at this time of year. Buttery shortbread bases are topped with whipped white chocolate ganache and finished…

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Glazed mini Nutella doughnuts with chopped hazelnuts and extra chocolate spread.

3-Ingredient Nutella Doughnuts

These 3-Ingredient Nutella Doughnuts are soft, chocolatey, and topped with a glossy Nutella glaze for the easiest homemade treat.

Nutella Palmiers

Nutella Palmiers

I made these Nutella Palmiers for my daughter’s 8th birthday party. As you know, I always have puff pastry for birthday parties and being Italian, Nutella cannot be skipped either! So, I decided to combine the 2 traditions and I made these deliciously crunchy treats. I added some toasted hazelnuts to them, to enhance both…

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Pesto Pinwheels

Pesto Pinwheels

For parties, I always serve something made with puff pastry. It is somewhat due to my Italian heritage… I can’t remember a birthday party without puff pastry treats. We have them with anchovies, sausages, or all kinds of vegetables and even pizza ones. You name it. I love to make both sweet and savoury treats….

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Victoria’s 8th Birthday

Victoria’s 8th Birthday

  On the 16th my eldest daughter turned 8!!! I cannot believe it’s been 8 years already since the first time I got to hold her in my arms. She was so tiny! <3 And now she is turning into a beautiful girl. We love you so much princess and we are all very proud…

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Griwech

Griwech

Kouky from “Cuisine à 4 mains”, challenged us to make Griwech, a popular Algerian dessert that is a full flavoured delicacy that has both a melt-in-the-mouth and a crispy texture. Ohhhh this month’s Daring Cooks challenge was GOOD. As Kouky says: “Griwech is an Algerian pastry prepared with a thinly flattened dough, shaped in different…

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Pizzelle (aka Ferratelle)

Pizzelle (aka Ferratelle): Cookies, Cups, Cones and More with Strawberries and Cream

As you know, I am travelling at the moment, so I thought of asking some of my favourite food blogger friends to come over and share some of their amazing creations with all of you!  I told you I would leave you in great company, right?  Today’s recipe is very dear to my heart as…

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Portuguese Custard Tarts

Portuguese Custard Tarts

As you know, I am travelling at the moment, so I thought of asking some of my favourite food blogger friends to come over and share some of their amazing creations with all of you!  I told you I would leave you in great company, right?  I am very excited about today’s guest.  I have met…

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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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