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BBQ Round-Up 2020

BBQ Round-Up 2020

Welcome to my BBQ Round-Up 2020! If you like barbecues, this is definitely the place to be! In this post, I will share with you a compilation of some of the best grilling recipes on the web, sides and desserts included!

Frozen Treat Round-Up

Frozen Treat Round-Up 2020

Welcome to MsM’s Frozen Treat Round-Up 2020, everyone! Being summer in the Northern Hemisphere, I thought it would be nice to share my favourite ice cream, gelato, granita, and sorbet recipes with all of you. I have also added a section with delicious home-made toppings with my own recipes and recipes from some of the…

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Prosciutto and Melon Bites

Prosciutto and Melon Bites

Celebrate the season with Prosciutto and Melon Bites. Made with only 3 ingredients, this simple appetiser is light, refreshing, and ideal for starting any meal.

Glass of low FODMAP mint lemonade with fresh mint leaves and a striped straw.

Low FODMAP Mint Lemonade

Crushed mint leaves and fresh lemon juice turn into Low FODMAP Mint Lemonade, a light and cooling drink.

Mulberry granita served with whipped cream, mint, and fresh mulberries.

Mulberry Granita

Cool down with Mulberry Granita, a classic Sicilian frozen dessert made with fresh mulberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Light, fruity, and refreshing, it’s the perfect way to enjoy summer.

Vegan Cold Coffee Drink

I loooove coffee, but then again, I probably wouldn’t be Italian if I didn’t, right? This Vegan Cold Coffee Drink is so good and refreshing, so I am very happy to share it with you all.

Ice Cream Round-Up 2019

Welcome to MsM’s Ice Cream Round-Up 2019, everyone! Being summer in the Northern Hemisphere, I thought it would be nice to share my favourite ice cream, gelato, granita, and sorbet recipes with all of you.

Low Fodmap Lamb Skewers with Olive Sauce

Low Fodmap Lamb Skewers with Olive Sauce

These Low Fodmap Lamb Skewers with Olive Sauce are perfect for your next barbecue or pool party and if you live in the Northern Hemisphere they could easily be the best grilling recipe of the season!

Low Fodmap Sunshine Popsicles

Low Fodmap Sunshine Popsicles

These Low Fodmap Sunshine Popsicles are perfect for those of you enjoying the glorious summer weather in the Northern Hemisphere! Lucky you!!!

Low Fodmap Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca

Low Fodmap Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca

After sharing my Cinco de Mayo Recipe Round-Up, I am back with another delicious latina recipe: Low Fodmap Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca.

Italian Rice Salad served in a bowl with tuna, ham, Swiss cheese, vegetables and fresh basil.

Italian Rice Salad

Combining tender rice with tuna, ham, cheese, olives and vegetables, Italian Rice Salad is a chilled Italian classic that’s fresh, colourful and satisfying.

Italian Lemon Meringue Shooters

Italian Lemon Meringue Shooters

If you follow my blog more or less regularly, you will know that I love desserts that can be served in shooter glasses. Creamy desserts that can be eaten with a spoon have always been my weakness, and I love to serve them in smaller portions, especially as part of a buffet, so I can…

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Strawberries in White Wine

Strawberries in White Wine

Today I am going to share with you a very quick and easy end of meal recipe: Strawberries in White Wine. This recipe is similar to the Peaches in Wine recipe I have already shared with you and, just like it, this too can easily substitute dessert, as the wine becomes almost a strawberry flavoured…

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Sicilian Bell Pepper Involtini

Sicilian Bell Pepper Involtini

Today’s recipe is a very simple appetiser or side dish idea: Sicilian Bell Pepper Involtini. I love capsicums (or bell peppers), I always have. I have already shared a Bell Pepper Involtini recipe before, but this one is different. They are filled with what we call the ”Zangaras’ trademark”, as we use this same stuffing…

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Strawberry Granita

Strawberry Granita

The weather here is getting warmer and strawberries are in season, sweet and full of flavour!  So I didn’t think twice and took my ice cream machine out to make this easy and delicious Strawberry Granita! Italians are famous for their frozen treats and we often have granita for breakfast. Make sure to serve this strawberry…

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Swordfish Caponata served in a rustic bowl with fresh basil and warm bread on the side.

Swordfish Caponata

A Sicilian classic with a seafood twist, Swordfish Caponata blends tender eggplant and firm fish in a rich sweet and sour tomato glaze.

Curried chicken salad served in a white bowl with grapes, apples, and a creamy dressing, topped with a sprinkle of curry powder.

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.

Vietnamese iced coffee mixed with ice and condensed milk served in a glass.

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

A chilled glass of Vietnamese Iced Coffee brings strong coffee flavour and gentle sweetness and works well alongside toast, pastries, or a simple breakfast spread.

Pesche al Vino

Pesche al Vino

Today’s recipe takes me back to my summers in Sicily where my aunt would often finish a delicious meal with these Pesche al Vino – aka Italian Peaches in Wine. She would skip the sugar to be completely honest, but the smell of the ripe peaches macerated in wine is still vivid in my mind….

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Cookies and Cream Frozen Yogurt served in a waffle cone with Oreo cookies on a marble countertop.

Cookies and Cream Frozen Yogurt

For an easy treat, Cookies and Cream Frozen Yogurt uses just 4 ingredients, combining thick yoghurt with crunchy biscuit pieces for a simple homemade dessert.

Frozen Banana Pops

Frozen Banana Pops

I had some leftover bananas that needed to be eaten and I really didn’t want to make banana bread as I didn’t feel like baking. That’s when I remembered that I had seen banana pops all over the internet a while ago. As I didn’t remember the specific site where I had seen them, I…

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Cilantro Jalapeno Mojito

Cilantro Jalapeno Mojito #SundaySupper

This week, the #SundaySupper team is celebrating spices and/or spicy food. I am a big fan of spices in general, so I just had to contribute! I think I have a rather interesting Mojito collection on the site already and this Cilantro Jalapeño Mojito is yet another fun addition to it! I think Mojito is…

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Scoop of Baileys Chocolate and Salted Almond Ice Cream in a waffle cone with roasted almonds on top.

Baileys Chocolate and Salted Almond Ice Cream

Creamy, chocolatey, and slightly boozy, Baileys Chocolate and Salted Almond Ice Cream brings silky texture, rich cocoa streaks, and roasted almond crunch together in one bowl.

Prosciutto, Goat's Milk Ricotta and Rockmelon Skewers

Prosciutto, Goat’s Milk Ricotta and Rockmelon Skewers

As I promised, today I am back with an idea on how to use the home-made Goat’s Milk Ricotta from my latest post. Today’s recipe is the perfect summer appetiser, but it also works well as a palate cleanser any time of the year. It looks very elegant, but it is actually very easy to make. If…

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Bell Pepper Involtini

Bell Pepper Involtini

Today’s recipe is a very simple appetiser idea: Bell Pepper Involtini. I like to serve these involtini as part of a buffet or a barbecue and they are always a hit. They are very easy to make and I love how colourful they look. Besides, they should be served at room temperature, so you don’t…

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Cilantro Jalapeno Limeade

Cilantro Jalapeno Limeade

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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Vietnamese Pork Chops

Vietnamese Pork Chops

Every September in Australia, the Prostate Cancer Foundation organises the Big Aussie Barbecue to raise awareness on prostate cancer.  Not many of you know this, but my dad is battling this illness back in Italy and I thought I should do something too. So, I decided to organise an “online” event and I asked some of my…

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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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