ROAST CHICKEN

By Manuela | August 20, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains

There are certain cooking smells that immediately make you feel nostalgic, happy and comfortable. The smell of freshly- baked bread is one and ,for me, the smell of a chicken roasting in ... continue reading...

DIZZI-BOZBASH

By Manuela | August 14, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains

This is the ultimate Persian comfort food - a very flavoursome hearty mixture somewhere between a soup and a stew. When I was in Iran doing research for my book 'Pardiz', I tried many ... continue reading...

BANAN BREAD

By Manuela | August 6, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Desserts, General

I had these super ripe bananas, so decided to try and make a banana cake. This one was so easy to assemble and the result was really delicious. I think the addition of the walnuts was ... continue reading...

CHICKEN SOUP

By Manuela | July 31, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains

I have not spent winter in Australia for 10 years. At this time of the year we usually go to Switzerland, where I grew up, to travel and catch up with family and friends. I do miss them all ... continue reading...

TAGLIATELLE WITH BLACK TRUFFLE

By Manuela | July 4, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains

It is fresh truffle season here in Australia. Our truffles are becoming well known, with a stronger aroma than the European black truffle. Wonderful! Michele ordered one large truffle ... continue reading...

BORANI-E-BAGHALA

By Manuela | June 23, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees, General

I am a big fan of broad beans. This Persian dish is a perfect accompaniment to any meal, be it Persian or as part of an antipasto. I love the combination of the sweetness of the broad beans ... continue reading...

BAGNA CAUDA

By Manuela | June 12, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees, General

Bagna Cauda ( hot sauce) is a great peasant dish from Piemonte in northern Italy. It's a very convivial dish as diners dip raw or cooked vegetables in the hot sauce placed in a pot in the ... continue reading...

AASH-E-MAAST ( bean and chickpea soup)

By Manuela | June 5, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees, General, Mains

When I was doing research for my book 'Pardiz', I went to the Palace kitchen in Tehran and there I saw a menu for a State dinner given in 1976 by the then Shah of Iran and his Empress, ... continue reading...

LOCKDOWN #8

By Manuela | May 4, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains

ONION TART I love this onion tart- the sharp and salty flavours of the feta and anchovies go so well with the sweetness of the caramelised onions. It's a variation of a traditional Swiss ... continue reading...

LOCKDOWN #6 : MINESTRONE

By Manuela | April 24, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains

MINESTRONE Minestrone is one of those fabulous soup dishes you can tailor-make to your preferences and the availability of vegetables. It is easily re-heated so I always make a larger ... continue reading...