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Fuji Fruit, Spinach and Rocket Salad

GRILLED FUJI FRUIT, SPINACH AND ROCKET SALAD

I have noticed that l don’t have enough recipes for side dishes on the blog, so I thought of remedying that and today I am going to share with you the recipe for a delicious salad.  This is perfect for autumn, when fuji fruits are in season.  In fact I have had this recipe in…

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Chicken Tikka Masala served over basmati rice with extra curry in the background.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Rich, creamy tomato sauce and tender chicken make Chicken Tikka Masala a dinner favourite. Masala nights beat takeaway nights every time.

Cooked chicken tikka skewers served with chutney, lemon, and onions.

Chicken Tikka (Murgh Tikka)

Juicy chicken, a thick spiced marinade, and quick cooking give Chicken Tikka its rich taste and lightly charred finish. Serve it with naan, rice, or a simple chutney on the side.

Parmigiano Reggiano Gelato

Cool, creamy Parmigiano Reggiano Gelato offers a savoury start to a meal, served in small scoops with bread or fruit for contrast.

Cooked Oysters Kilpatrick served on a round plate with Kilpatrick sauce and lemon wedges.

Oysters Kilpatrick

Bring coastal flavour to your table with this Oysters Kilpatrick recipe. Crispy bacon, tangy sauce, and tender oysters make a quick, flavourful dish perfect for any seafood lover.

Labneh

LABNEH

If you follow this blog, you know that cheese is my weakness. I can do without dessert, but if I see cheese… well, I have to have some! After making home made yogurt, I had to try my hands at making home made labneh. I had seen a picture of it on my friend Sawsan’s…

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Focaccia al pomodoro - Cherry tomato Focaccia

FOCACCIA AL POMODORO – CHERRY TOMATO FOCACCIA

After sharing with you the Basic Focaccia recipe, the recipe for Focaccia with Olives and the one for Onion Focaccia, today I am going to post the recipe for another one of my favourites: Focaccia al pomodoro (aka cherry tomato focaccia)!  I remember as a child going to the baker right after school and buying a piece…

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Baked Feta

BAKED FETA

After hosting the June 2012 Daring Cooks’ challenge and making a few batches of Cannelloni, I was even more curious to see what this month’s challenge would be!  I must admit, I had never thought about what goes “behind the scenes” of one of these challenges, but after hosting one I can tell you… it’s a…

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Sopaipillas con pebre

SOPAIPILLAS CON PEBRE Y PASADAS

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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Eggplant Involtini

EGGPLANT INVOLTINI

I think I have already said this but eggplant is one of my favourite veggie.  You can make so many things with it and it always tastes so good!  Today I am going to share with you the recipe for what has to be my all time favourite side dish (that can easily double up…

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Mini meat pies served warm with ketchup on the side.

Mini Meat Pies (Aussie Mini Beef Pies)

Crisp pastry on the outside and a rich, savoury minced beef filling inside make these Mini Meat Pies a must-try. Great for snacks, lunchboxes, or relaxed weekend baking.

Vegemite and cheese sandwiches served with an Australian flag and a bottle of beer in the background.

Mini Vegemite and Cheese Sandwiches

Mini Vegemite and Cheese Sandwiches turn snack time into fun time. Soft bread, creamy cheese, and a thin layer of Vegemite make a gentle, savoury treat kids love to help prepare.

Eggplant & Tri-colour Goat Cheese Mille-feuille on Couscous

EGGPLANT & TRI-COLOUR GOAT CHEESE MILLE-FEUILLE ON COUSCOUS

Our April 2012 Daring Cooks hosts were David & Karen from Twenty-Fingered Cooking. They presented us with a very daring and unique challenge of forming our own recipes by using a set list of ingredients! Sounds easy, uh?  Well… sort of… at least until I read the lists!  Here they go: List 1: Parsnips, Eggplant…

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Onion Focaccia

ONION FOCACCIA

After sharing with you the Basic Focaccia recipe and the recipe for Focaccia with Olives, today I am going to post the recipe for my absolute favourite: Onion Focaccia!  I love the taste of soft Focaccia topped with sweet onions… mmmm… I am getting hungry just by writing about it!  The recipe is  the one…

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Satay Chicken and Peanut Sauce

SATAY CHICKEN AND PEANUT SAUCE

I love satay, especially chicken satay.  I always order it whenever we eat out and I see it on the menu.  I really enjoy the peanut sauce.  So, I thought of giving it a try at home.  I looked around and found a few recipes, until I settled for Rasa Malaysia’s version.  It was outstanding. …

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Duck liver paté and onion jam

DUCK LIVER PATÉ WITH ONION JAM

I love paté. All sorts of patés. It is another one of the goodies I used to enjoy in France and now miss a lot. True, you can find paté here too but there is not the same variety that you find in France. One of my favourite lunch items in Paris is definitely a…

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Baccala' Fritters

BACCALA’ FRITTERS – FRITTELLE DI BACCALA’ – MY GUEST POST AT SUNSHINE & SMILE

When my friend Kankana from Sunshine & Smile asked me to write a guest post for her site I almost jumped out of my seat!  Probably you guys do not know this (not even you Kankana), but she has been the first person to comment on my blog!  Since then we have exchanged lots of…

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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 🌷

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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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