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Slice of Far Breton served on a small plate beside a glass of milk.

Far Breton

Creamy, fruity, and surprisingly simple to make, this Far Breton brings a soft custard texture with tender prunes, perfect for anyone who enjoys traditional French bakes at home.

SPICED BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE – BOLO DE BANANA

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Smooth banana and coconut smoothie in glass jars with paper straws.

Banana Passion Fruit Smoothie

Creamy, tropical, and easy to sip, this Banana Passion Fruit Smoothie brings banana, coconut, and passion fruit together for a refreshing drink that feels light and sunny.

CANESTRELLI

I am sure that you will agree with me on this: food and memories are linked.  When I eat something, my brain starts remembering things connected to the taste I am enjoying.  This happens to me all the time.  Since moving to Australia though this connection has become somewhat stronger.  It’s probably because I can…

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Linzer Cookies

LINZER COOKIES

When I was a child I was not a big fan of jam (nor honey for that matter)… in the same way, anything with jam in it would always go to the bottom of my “I want to eat that” list. It was just too sweet for me. I used to always choose chocolate or…

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Roasted Cherry Brownies

ROASTED CHERRY BROWNIES

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Split Second Cookies

SPLIT-SECOND COOKIES

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A full tray of decorated Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies displayed on a patterned tablecloth.

Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies

Peppa Pig Chocolate Cookies are playful piggy delights. The chocolatey dough and cheerful icing always bring giggles to the kitchen and make baking feel like a muddy-puddle moment children love.

Chocolate Cookies with Orange and Mint Glazes

CHOCOLATE COOKIES WITH ORANGE AND MINT GLAZE

A little while ago, my friend Diane from Muppys asked me if I wanted to take part to this year’s Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap.  I checked it out and immediately said yes.  The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap brings together food bloggers from around the world in a big cookie swap: you sign up, receive…

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Pumpkin and Coconut Muffins

PUMPKIN AND COCONUT MUFFINS

Today’s recipe is another one of those recipes that I put together to finish up a few ingredients I had left over from making other dishes.  I had a some pumpkin purée and some coconut cream that needed to be used quickly, so I thought of combining them and making something healthy that the girls…

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Gravlax with Sweet Dill Mustard Sauce

GRAVLAX WITH SWEET DILL MUSTARD SAUCE

Maybe you don’t know this, but since I was a teenager I have always loved Scandinavia. I love the long and bright summer nights and the short and cold winter days. I love snow. I love the beautiful Norwegian fjords and the Finnish lakes. I love the little and colourful Danish villages… Well, I guess…

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Sliced banana walnut bread with walnuts through the crumb beside fresh bananas.

Banana Walnut Bread

A golden crust and nutty bite give Banana Walnut Bread that cosy, homemade feel everyone loves, especially with coffee in the afternoon.

White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA COOKIES

And 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.  Each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a recipe from and in turn someone…

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Ricotta and Lemon Muffins

RICOTTA AND LEMON MUFFINS

There are some flavours that I think are a perfect match and ricotta and lemon are definitely on the top of the list.  It is a very common combination in Italian pâtisserie and when you try it out, you will understand why.  Ricotta is a very mild cheese that is often used in Italian sweets…

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Glasses of Granita al Caffè con Panna served with Sicilian brioche on a white table.

Granita al Caffè con Panna

Smooth, icy, and layered with cream, Granita al Caffè con Panna offers a refreshing contrast of textures that turns simple ingredients into an effortless frozen coffee dessert.

Chocolate Pecan Wafers

CHOCOLATE PECAN WAFERS

And 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.  Each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a recipe from and in turn someone…

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Whey Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup

WHEY PANCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY MAPLE SYRUP

As promised, today I will show you another way to use up all the whey you have sitting in your fridge after making Greek style yogurt.  If you have any more after making Ayran that is!  I did a bit of research online on how to use whey and I read that it is often…

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Ayran

AYRAN

After making home-made yogurt, I was left with quite a bit of whey and no ideas on what to do with it!  Luckily, I asked my friend Sawsan from Chef in Disguise and she gave me the perfect recipe: Ayran.  Ayran is a savoury yogurt and whey drink commonly found in the Middle East.  I…

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Home-made Yogurt

HOME-MADE YOGURT

A couple of months ago, my friend Sawsan from Chef in Disguise posted a beautiful tutorial on how to make home-made yogurt.  Since I saw it, I knew I had to give it a try too!  This was my first time at making yogurt, but I remember my mum making it often when I was…

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Close-up of a rolled masala dosa with potato filling inside.

Masala Dosa

Crisp, golden Masala Dosa with a thin, evenly cooked texture and warm spiced potato filling makes a satisfying meal served fresh from the tawa.

Paper thin dosa served with coconut chutney.

Dosa and Coconut Chutney

Thin Dosa and Coconut Chutney with crisp edges and a soft centre bring a gentle tang, cooked fresh for a traditional South Indian pairing.

Shortbread and Chocolate Hearts

SHORTBREAD AND CHOCOLATE HEARTS

I made these heart shaped cookies, to take to a charity tea party that was organised in the neighbourhood.  The aim of the event was to raise money and awareness about cancer and it was also a beautiful way to socialise with our neighbours.  I had planned to dip the cookies in white chocolate mixed…

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Baked Apple Strudel covered with powdered sugar on a white serving plate.

Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel / Strudel di Mele)

Fill your home with the scent of Christmas by baking Apple Strudel (Strudel di Mele), with golden pastry, warm apples, and raisins that make every slice taste like the holidays.

Gateau Breton

GÂTEAU BRETON

Bretagne is the area of France I love the most (together with Provence).  I went there only once, as a child, but it was so breathtakingly beautiful that I remember it clearly.  I have the memory of eating a fantastic fish soup in a restaurant in the walled city of Saint-Malo, while it was raining…

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Sopaipillas con pebre

SOPAIPILLAS CON PEBRE Y PASADAS

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Two glasses of rose lassi topped with delicate rose petals on a white tray.

Rose Lassi

Sip something refreshing with Rose Lassi, a chilled yoghurt drink with soft floral sweetness and creamy texture, perfect for warm days or alongside richly spiced meals.

Homemade damper bread served beside an Australian flag and ribbons.

Australian Damper

A fresh batch of Australian Damper always feels like a treat. The inside stays soft and the crust turns crisp, making it an easy loaf to serve with soup or simple spreads.

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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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