I love chicken salads, don’t you? This Low Fodmap Chicken and Potato Salad tastes amazing and will keep you full and satisfied. If you can’t eat bread, the potatoes will help fill you up. However, you can still enjoy this salad in a sandwich of you want. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of…
Low Fodmap Blueberry Muffins
Since starting with the low FODMAP diet, I am always looking for healthy ways to incorporate sweet treats into my diet and these Low Fodmap Blueberry Muffins are perfect to have for breakfast or as a snack at tea time. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by…
Lightened-up Eggplant Caponata
After sharing with you the recipe for traditional Eggplant Caponata, today I am back with an healthier and quicker version of this Sicilian summer classic: Lightened-up Eggplant Caponata. 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…
Low FODMAP Lemon Cake
Bright lemon and a soft crumb make this Low FODMAP Lemon Cake feel citrusy and light. Serve it with a few raspberries for extra colour and natural freshness.
Italian Red Wine Doughnut Cookies
I love these Italian Red Wine Doughnut Cookies. I know it can seem quite strange to make sweet cookies with wine, but it is actually very common in Italy. 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…
Blueberry Clafoutis
Golden on top with a soft, custardy middle, this Blueberry Clafoutis fills the kitchen with vanilla and baked fruit, ready for slicing while still slightly warm.
Almond Pralines
Crisp Almond Pralines coated in cocoa and sugar give a satisfying crunch and warm nutty scent, making them ideal for holiday jars, after-dinner treats, or weekday cravings.
Garlic and Tomato Green Beans
Today’s recipe is very common in Italy, especially in the south. We often cook boiled vegetables with garlic and tomato to turn them into a flavoursome dish. This technique is called “ripassare”, which means to give the vegetables a second cooking. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired…
Papaya Banana Bread
Every bake of Papaya Banana Bread feels like sunshine in loaf form, with its soft crumb, tropical flavour, and warm aroma that makes the whole kitchen feel cosy and inviting.
Olive Oil Snail Bread Rolls
Today I am sharing with you a very simple recipe for bread: Olive Oil Snail Bread Rolls. I love baking bread. It’s actually one of the things I like to do the most. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On…
Chocolate Hazelnut Milk
As a child, my favourite breakfast drink would always be cold milk with chocolate/cocoa powder in it. But it had to be cold… or nothing. My favourite treat would be anything with Nutella, and, you guessed it, my favourite nut has always been hazelnut. So, when I saw this Chocolate Hazelnut Milk, I could not…
Papaya Jam
Few things feel as rewarding as making your own Papaya Jam. It’s smooth, golden, and perfect for spreading on toast with a cup of tea.
Italian Easter Taralli (Sweet Italian Biscuits)
Sweet, glazed, and perfect with a cup of tea, Italian Easter Taralli bring a simple, homemade feel with their light texture and delicate icing on top.
Dairy-Free Chocolate Muffins
A fresh batch of Dairy-Free Chocolate Muffins can save any busy morning. Soft crumb, a rich chocolatey taste, and no dairy needed.
One Pot Mushroom Rice
Made entirely in one pot, this Mushroom Rice gives you fluffy grains and tender mushrooms with less washing up, ideal for an easy family dinner.
Italian Almond Carrot Cake
Morning bakes feel easier with Italian Almond Carrot Cake with a soft, nutty, and lightly sweet crumb. Enjoy a homemade treat that brings comfort to slow mornings or relaxed afternoon breaks.
Mango Sorbet
Since moving to Australia I have fallen in love with mangoes. I had eaten them already during holidays outside of Europe (Indian mangoes are amazing!), but mangoes in Italy are… well… pretty tasteless. ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On…
Vegan Mango Bundt Cake
Today’s recipe is yet another vegan dessert: Vegan Mango Bundt Cake. Since discovering that I am lactose intolerant, I have been experimenting quite a bit with vegan desserts. 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…
Papaya Banana Cardamom Muffins
Today I’d like to share with you the recipe for Papaya Banana Cardamom Muffins. They are moist and delicious muffins that make for the perfect breakfast (or tea time treat, why not?). ManuLove travelling as much as cooking? Many of the recipes I share are inspired by places I’ve visited around the world. On Travel…
Home-made Vegan Nutella #WorldNutellaDay
Happy World Nutella Day everyone! If you follow Manu’s Menu more or less regularly, you will know that I LOVE Nutella. I grew up eating it in Italy (yes, it is an Italian product!) and I still love it. However, you may also know that I have recently discovered that I am severely lactose intolerant….
Vegan Apple Spice Cake
As you may know, I have recently discovered that I am lactose intolerant. That means that I have to also find new ways to satisfy my sweet tooth, so I am always on the lookout for recipes that do not include dairy. Good vegan recipes, like this Vegan Apple Spice Cake, are always great, as…
Fried Bell Peppers and Potatoes
Crispy Fried Bell Peppers and Potatoes cooked in olive oil make an easy Italian side dish with sweet peppers and golden potatoes.
Frozen Piña Colada
I love a good rum-based cocktail and this Frozen Piña Colada is one of my all time favourite drinks. I have had some pretty good ones in Central America, where they have amazing pineapples and coconuts. By the way, did you know that piña colada has been the national drink of Puerto Rico since 1978?…
Croquembouche
Start the year sweetly with Croquembouche, the French dessert made of choux pastry, pastry cream, and caramel that brings warmth to your New Year’s table.
Dairy-free Blueberry Lavender Muffins
I am pretty sure that everyone has their favourite flavour combination when it comes to muffins. Mine has always been blueberry and lemon. Well, at least up until very recently, when I remembered that blueberries are fantastic when paired with lavender. Do you remember my Blueberry Lavender Syrup, Blueberry Lavender Mojito, and Blueberry Lavender Swirl…
Dairy-free Raspberry Jam Crostata #BakingBloggers
While I was on holiday in Tahiti (yes… and expect some posts on that!), I read on Facebook that Sue from A Palatable Pastime was organizing #BakingBloggers, a group of bloggers who would bake something different once a month and publish it on their blogs. I really liked the idea, as I don’t usually bake…
Oil Shortbread Dough
The other day my eldest daughter came home from school saying she wanted to bake a crostata for the whole family. We usually make a butter-based crostata dough (click here for the recipe) which tastes amazing and never fails! However, I have recently found out that I am lactose intolerant and she absolutely wanted mummy…
