And it’s already October! It’s finally getting warmer in Australia! Today I will share with you my October Menu Plan, a month worth of mouth-watering recipes. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On Travel with Manu you’ll find destination guides,…
July 2020 Menu Plan
Where did last month go?! It’s getting cold here in Australia, but even after all these years, July to me will always mean summer! Today I will share with you my July Menu Plan, a month worth of mouth-watering recipes. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by…
June 2020 Menu Plan
And just like that it’s June already! Time has flown these weeks, as we have spent most of them at home. Stay safe everyone! Even if you may be allowed out, keep practicing social distancing, and wear a mask! Today I will share with you my June Menu Plan, a month worth of mouth-watering recipes….
How to Make Sourdough Starter
Today I will show you how to make a sourdough starter. Yes, I too have started baking with sourdough. Don’t worry, it is not as hard as it may seem. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On Travel with Manu…
Recipes with Pantry, Canned and Frozen Ingredients
‘ These days, it can be hard to regularly go out for groceries. So, I have put together a collection of delicious recipes that can be made with things you are likely to already have in your kitchen. I hope you enjoy these Recipes with Pantry, Canned and Frozen Ingredients. ManuLove travelling as much as…
Homemade Pizza Dough
Pizza night just got better! Homemade Pizza Dough makes it easy to bake crisp, chewy, golden crusts with pantry staples. No need for takeout when you can make your own at home.
July Menu Plan
I can’t believe it’s already July! Where does time fly to?? It’s definitely winter down here in Australia and I bet my friends in the Northern Hemisphere are enjoying their summer! Today I will share with you my July Menu Plan. In this post, I will share a month worth of mouth-watering recipes. ManuLove travelling…
June Menu Plan
Can you believe it’s already June? It’s definitely getting colder in Australia and I bet it’s getting nice and sunny in the Northern Hemisphere! Today I will share with you my June Menu Plan. In this post, I will share a month worth of mouth-watering recipes. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the…
Nutella Recipe Round-up 2019 #WorldNutellaDay
As tomorrow we celebrate World Nutella Day, I thought of putting together a round-up of my favourite Nutella recipes. Hopefully, this will give you a few ideas on what to make to celebrate such sweet occasion. Grab a spoon and dig in! Here goes MsM’s Nutella Recipe Round-up for 2019 (click on the pictures to open…
January Menu Plan
First of all, let me wish you a fantastic New Year 2019! I hope you had a great time this holiday season! Today I will share with you my January Menu Plan. In this post, I will share a month worth of mouth-watering recipes. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I…
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…
Warm Pizza Dip
You know how I always complain about “Australian mozzarella”? It always feels like plastic and it never stretches enough, like real mozzarella should. Remember my video on how mozzarella is made in Italy? Well, my dear Sydneysiders, I have great news for you. I found a place that makes very good fresh mozzarella: La Stella…
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.
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.
Tuna and Onion Pizza
A thin crust with tomato, mozzarella, tuna, and onion gives Tuna and Onion Pizza a light, savoury flavour perfect for relaxed pizza nights when you want something homemade.
Onion Schiacciata
Hosting a lunch or dinner? This Onion Schiacciata is always well-loved. It has a homemade look, tastes incredible, and goes perfectly with almost any main dish.
Pizza Ortolana
Want a healthy pizza that’s still delicious? Try Pizza Ortolana with roasted vegetables and mozzarella, bringing together fresh flavours in each slice.
Torta Pasqualina Umbra
Today I’d like to share with you a traditional Easter recipe from the Italian region of Umbria. Umbria is famous around the world for its hilly landscapes and old towns, such as Assisi and Orvieto to name just two. It is a wonderful area of Italy and besides being beautiful, it also boasts delicious hearty…
PIZZA STICKS
These are addictive! They taste like pizza snacks… I have bought some of the ready made pizza snacks here in Sydney and I must admit that these sticks are even better and, being home-made, you know what you are eating. They are as easy to make as cookies and I am sure that if you…
PIZZA FLAVOURED SAVOURY PASTRIES
Italian birthday parties always have some sort of savoury pastries in the menu. I remember my mum buying a huge tray filled with all sorts of what we call “rustici” (small puff pastry parcels filled with different goodies) at our local bakery. I have always had more of a savoury tooth rather than a sweet…
Rocket Pizza with Prosciutto and Grana Cheese
Freshly baked Rocket Pizza with Prosciutto and Grana Cheese makes a light and savoury dinner, with salty prosciutto, peppery rocket, and nutty cheese in every slice.
Meat-Filled Apulian Panzerotti
Soft fried dough and a rich filling make Meat-Filled Apulian Panzerotti traditional Italian turnovers filled with savoury beef, pork, Pecorino Romano, and mozzarella.
Pizza Flavoured Piggy Buns
Turn a children’s party spread into something memorable with Pizza Flavoured Piggy Buns, filled with tomato sauce, oregano and cheese inside soft, flaky dough. I saw these piggy-shaped buns on Pinterest and couldn’t get them out of my mind! They looked too cute! As the theme of my youngest daughter’s birthday party was Peppa Pig,…
PIZZETTE
Today I am going to share with you another piece of my childhood. I don’t remember ever attending a birthday party as a child where there was no focaccia and/or pizzette as part of the buffet. Usually you can buy these little pizze (pizzette actually means “little pizze”) at any bakery and kids love them. …
PORCINI, SPECK AND POTATO SAVOURY PIE
Today’s recipe is great in every season. The ingredients are perfect for the cooler months, but the fact that you can eat it cold (or at room temperature), makes it perfect for the warmer months too. I actually love to take this to picnics and barbecues when the season is right, but it is also…
Mushroom and Asiago Calzoni
Filled with mushrooms, speck, and melted Asiago, these calzoni make dinner quick and satisfying. Mushroom and Asiago Calzoni bake up crisp outside and soft inside for a balanced, hearty meal.
CABBUCI
If you are a regular reader, you will know that I have spent almost every summer holiday in Sicily up until I moved to Australia. I used to stay at a place called San Vito lo Capo, the same place where the Couscous Fest takes place. It is a beautiful little village with one of…
