Today I will share with you the recipe for my go-to potato salad: Low Fodmap Eggless Japanese Potato Salad. 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 destination guides, itineraries and travel inspiration to help you…
Low FODMAP Mustard Mayo
Homemade mayo always tastes better, especially with a mustard twist. This Low FODMAP Mustard Mayo comes together quickly and works well as a dip, spread, or sauce.
Beef Carpaccio alla Cipriani
Chilled, tender slices of thin beef paired with Cipriani sauce make Beef Carpaccio alla Cipriani a refreshing starter with light flavours, ideal for warm days or simple menus.
Mint Chicken Pita Pockets
These Mint Chicken Pita Pockets are another low-fat lunch idea I developed when I was having gallstone issues. I made it with fat-free mayo, but you can use your favourite brand/type. I used my recipe for Poached Chicken in a Mint Sauce to fill these pita pockets and I also added some lettuce and tomatoes…
Chicken Tonnato Wrap
If you follow my blog, you will know that I have recently been operated to remove my gallbladder, as I had gallstones. In the weeks before the surgery, I had to follow a strictly low-fat (fat-free, really!) diet. This Chicken Tonnato Wrap was one of my favourite lunches. It was filling, healthy and satisfying. I…
Curried Chicken Salad
If you like having something prepared ahead, this Curried Chicken Salad holds its texture well and stays fresh for days. Easy to portion and simple to serve.
Turkey Eggplant Caviar Lettuce Wrap
If you follow my blog, you will know that I have recently been operated to remove my gallbladder, as I had gallstones. In the weeks leading to the surgery, I had to follow a strictly low-fat diet. As such, I had to come up with alternatives for my meals that included no more than 2…
Ham Wrap with Lettuce and Tomato
Soft wrap with savoury ham, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomato, this Ham Wrap with Lettuce and Tomato comes together in minutes for a fresh, easy lunch.
Home-made Ranch Dressing
I must confess that I had never heard of Ranch Dressing before I started blogging. It’s definitely not an Italian thing. We use more vinaigrette based condiments for our salads and vegetables, so I never really knew it. After trying it though, I must say that I fell in love with it. I am a…
Asian Chicken Sliders with Sriracha Mayo
This weekend is all about Super Bowl food, so if you are like me and LOVE the kind of food that is served for such sporting events, you are in for a big treat! As you know, I don’t follow football and not living in the USA, also means no Super Bowl… but Italians are…
Smorrebrod
Crisp, hearty Smorrebrod layered with rye bread, butter, and fresh toppings brings Scandinavian flavour to the table, perfect for relaxed lunches or light dinners shared with family and friends.
Panino con la Salamella #SundaySupper
Today the Sunday Supper group is inviting everyone to a big Virtual Picnic! It is summer in the Northern hemisphere and a picnic is in order. Even for us down here, stuck in the coldest months of the year, picnic food is fun and always great to pin and bookmark. I love “dreaming” of summer time and…
Homemade Aioli
Fresh Homemade Aioli with garlic, lemon, and olive oil creates a creamy sauce for dipping fries, spreading onto sandwiches, or serving with grilled seafood. Aioli is one of those simple recipes that can completely change a meal. Creamy, garlicky, and rich with olive oil, it’s a condiment traditionally made in parts of France and Spain…
CHICKEN SALAD
I must admit that I had my very first chicken salad when I visited the USA in 1997. Yes… quite late in life (well, I am not THAT old, but the point is, it is not a dish I grew up eating!). I am not sure why, but it is not something my family would…
Vitello Tonnato (Veal with Tuna Sauce)
Chilled veal layered with creamy tuna, caper, and anchovy sauce gives Vitello Tonnato its rich flavour and delicate texture, perfect for Italian appetisers and gatherings.
