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ANZAC BISCUITS

This is definitely not an Italian recipe.  It is as Aussie as it gets.  But then… I am Australian too!  I found this recipe on ninemsn.com.au last year and loved it.  These biscuits are traditionally baked for the 25th of April.  This date is very special for me: for similar reasons, both Italy and Australia…

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Martorana - Marzipan (Japan Flag)

ONLINE BAKE SALE FOR JAPAN – MANU’S MENU SNEAK PEEK

As many of you already know, Manu’s Menu will take part to the Online Bake Sale for Japan organised by Sabrina at The Tomato Tart.  More than 90 food bloggers around the world have come together to support the initiative.  Each of us will bake one or more goodies that will be put up for…

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MARZIPAN – MARTORANA

This is a traditional Sicilian sweet made with almond meal.  When my parents were kids, children in Sicily would get presents for “all souls day”.  The dead people of the family were seen as “friendly ghosts” who would come back home on the night of “i morti” (“the dead”) to gift the new generations with…

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Panna Cotta Tricolore served in small glasses with strawberry and mint garnishes.

Panna Cotta Tricolore

Creamy layers of strawberry, vanilla, and mint panna cotta inspired by the colours of the Italian flag, this Panna Cotta Tricolore looks almost too pretty to eat!

STRASCINATI “TRICOLORE”

This is the second dish from the menu that I have come up with to celebrate the 150 years of the Unification of Italy.  It is the main dish of the theme menu and, like the entree already published -“Tricolore salad”- it also has the colors of the Italian flag: white, red and green.  This…

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Bresaola

“TRICOLORE” SALAD – INSALATA TRICOLORE

To celebrate the 150 years of the Unification of Italy I thought of creating a special theme menu.  In the next few days I will post 3 recipes (an entree, a main and a dessert) with one thing in common: they will all have the colors white, red and green in honor of the Italian…

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CHIACCHIERE

This is a very special time of the year for all Italian children: it is “Carnevale”.  It is the time to dress up as a princess or a super hero and go around town to play tricks on people or throw coriandoli (round shaped paper confetti) in the air.  There are many famous Carnevali in…

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FIRST EVENT AND… SECOND AWARD!

As all of you know, I am Italian.  Even though I have been living in Australia for almost 5 years now, I was born and brought up in Italy.  On March 17th 2011 Italy is celebrating its 150 years of Unification, so to celebrate I thought I would host a special event on my website. …

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Eggplant

BUSIATI WITH PESTO TRAPANESE AND FRIED EGGPLANT – BUSIATI CULL’AGGHIA

This is probably the most traditional pasta you can eat in the area of Trapani, in western Sicily.  Both the pasta and the sauce are, together with fish couscous, the most well known dishes of the area.  The sauce is very easy to make and it is the Trapanese version of pesto.  It is similar…

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LIGHT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH ORANGE LIQUEUR – MOUSSE DI CIOCCOLATO “LIGHT” AL LIQUORE D’ARANCIA

I love everything chocolate… and what’s better than a chocolate mousse to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the one you love?  This is a lighter version than the traditional chocolate mousse because it does not require cream: I just use egg whites to make it fluffy.  I usually make this mousse with rum, but this time…

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CANDIED ORANGE ZESTS – SCORZETTE D’ARANCIA CANDITE

This is a typical Italian winter sweet and is often (but not only) used as a decoration for other desserts or served at the end of a meal with some coffee.  My mom used to make lots of them for Christmas because that is the time of the year when oranges are at their best. …

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PIZZOCCHERI

This is a traditional dish from Valtellina, a valley on the Italian Alps. It is typically eaten in winter and/or cold weather…. that’s why it is quite high on calories… but it is to die for!!! ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around…

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Meat Arancine

ARANCINE – AL RAGU E AL BURRO

This is my family recipe for arancine, a very popular street food dish from Sicily.  They are fried balls of saffron rice stuffed with either a meat sauce or a cheese sauce.  The cheese version is called “al burro” that literally means “with butter”, but they are actually filled with béchamel sauce, cheese, ham and peas, while the…

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Sicilian Cannoli

SICILIAN CANNOLI – CANNOLI SICILIANI

This is the recipe of cannoli (well, my family’s recipe!). It’s a traditional dish from Sicily and it requires very specific ingredients that are sometimes hard to find abroad… there are many Sicilian migrants here, so l am lucky enough to find almost anything. If you can’t find ricotta cheese, you can try and substitute…

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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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