South American - Manu’s Menu

August Menu Plan

Yes, August is almost here! It’s the last month of winter here in Australia and I bet my friends in the Northern Hemisphere are enjoying their last summer days! Today I will share with you my August Menu Plan. In this post, I will share a month worth of mouth-watering recipes. Pin It

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. Pin It

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. Pin It

How to Cook Quinoa

I have only recently discovered Quinoa, but I love it. Even though it has become a thing only in recent years, it is actually a very ancient seed. In fact, the cultivation of Quinoa for human consumption dates back at least 3000 years in the Andean region of South America! Pin It

Buenos Aires Guide – Argentina

During our trip to Chile and Argentina last June, we also visited Buenos Aires. We stayed for 5 days in this beautiful city, which is the capital of Argentina and one of the biggest and most important cities in Latin America. Pin It

Alfajores de Maicena

Today I am back with yet another delicious recipe from Argentina: Alfajores de Maicena. There are so many different kinds of alfajores (cookies) in Argentina that I had no idea existed before going there! Pin It

Traditional Dulce de Leche

I am so happy about sharing today’s recipe: Traditional Dulce de Leche! If you know me, you will know that I love Nutella. Every Italian child grows up eating bread and Nutella, just like every Australian child grows up eating vegemite sandwiches and American children eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Pin It

Torrontes Ice Cream

I am so happy to be able to share the recipe for Torrontes Ice Cream on the blog. Torrontes is a white wine quality, typical from the north of Argentina. So, yes… it’s white wine ice cream! And it tastes amazing! Pin It

Cafayate Guide – Argentina

During our trip to Chile and Argentina, we travelled from Salta to Cafayate by car, stopping along the way in Cachi and Molinos. Cafayate is the unofficial capital of the Calchaquíes Valley. The town is also at the heart of a large wine-producing region, which comes second only to Mendoza. Pin It

Cachi and Molinos Guide – Argentina

During our trip to Chile and Argentina, we travelled from Salta to Molinos, via the small colonial town of Cachi, on our way to Cafayate. We stayed one night in the tiny village of Molinos, where you feel like you have stepped back in time. Pin It

Quebrada de Humahuaca Guide – Argentina

During our trip to Chile and Argentina, we stayed 2 nights in the village of Purmamarca, at the entrance of the Quebrada de Humahuaca (quebrada means “canyon” in Spanish), in Argentina’s North West. Pin It

Salta Guide – Argentina

During our trip to Chile and Argentina, we stayed 3 separate nights in the city if Salta, in Argentina’s North West. We didn’t stay for 3 consecutive days but used Salta as a “stop-over” in between other destinations during our road trip in the region. Pin It

Malbec Ice Cream

I am so excited about today’s recipe: Malbec Ice Cream. Malbec is a red wine quality, typical from the north of Argentina. So, yes… it’s red wine ice cream everyone! And it tastes amazing! Pin It

Iguazu Falls Guide – Argentina and Brazil

During our recent trip to South America, we also visited Iguazu Falls. This was one of the must-do’s from our bucket list, so I am very happy we could add it to the trip! Pin It

Santiago de Chile Guide – Chile

During our recent trip to Chile and Argentina, we stopped for 3 days in Santiago. Coming from Australia, Santiago is the main hub into South America, so we will likely be back. Like us, many people visit Santiago on their way to other destinations in the area. Some people do not even stop! However, I…

Pisco Sour

When we were in Santiago de Chile, we had some delicious Pisco Sour. A Pisco Sour is an alcoholic cocktail of Peruvian origin that is typical of both Chile and Peru. It is considered somewhat of a South American classic. Pin It

Roasted Pumpkin and Carrot Quinoa Salad

I only recently discovered quinoa and now I am hooked. I love all grains that can be used to make salads (I have plenty of couscous and maftoul recipes on the blog already!), so I already knew I would like quinoa. And I was not mistaken. I love its crunch and its slight bitterness, especially…

Batida de Coco

Today I am going to show you how to make Batida de Coco, a delicious Brazilian coconut cocktail. Batida means “shaken” in Portuguese and it is usually made with a fruit or fruit juice and sweetened condensed milk. The original recipe uses cachaça, but if you don’t have any, you can make it with vodka….

Strawberry Caipiroska

Today I am going to show you how to make another easy drink recipe: Strawberry Caipiroska. After sharing with you my recipes for Watermelon Caipiroska, and Blueberry Caipiroska, today it’s strawberry time – possibly my favourite flavour. Caipiroska is like a Caipirinha, but it’s prepared with vodka instead of cachaça. I love it as Vodka…

Blueberry Caipiroska

Today I am going to show you how to make another easy drink recipe: Blueberry Caipiroska. With the holidays coming up – and especially the New Year celebrations – it’s always good to have a few different drink ideas up your sleeve. Eggnog is great, but I always try to have a few quick options…

Watermelon Caipiroska

Today I would like to share with you the recipe for one of my favourite alcoholic drinks: Caipiroska. What is a Caipiroska you may ask… it is a form of Caipirinha prepared with vodka instead of the usual cachaça. It is a very popular cocktail in South America and I personally love it, especially when…

South American Lamb Stew

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 I have the honour of having yet another…