LENTIL SALAD WITH BASILICO OIL

By Manuela | January 22, 2021 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains

This lentil salad is an explosion of summer flavours. My tomatoes are just bursting with flavour and there is nothing better then going to the 'orto', picking the tomatoes and eating them ... continue reading...

ZUCCHINI AND RUGGOLA SALAD

By Manuela | January 14, 2021 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees, General, Mains

Right now I have lots of beautiful zucchini and ruggola in my 'orto'. The sun is shining and summer is finally here. I decided to make a salad using the zucchini raw as they are so sweet ... continue reading...

PESTO

By Manuela | December 12, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Uncategorized

This year the basilico ( basil ) is absolutely thriving in my 'Orto'. The leaves are enormous and it looks so healthy.The quantities are much more than I can use fresh so I decided to use ... continue reading...

EGGS PERSIAN STYLE

By Manuela | September 15, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains

This is one of my very favourite egg dishes - perfect for a lunch or a Sunday brunch. It looks sensational and the combination of the spicy spinach, the soft eggs and the creamy, tangy ... continue reading...

TORTA ALLA RICOTTA

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

I love this Sicilian savoury, rustic ricotta pie. I first came across the recipe when I was in Modica, Sicily, when doing research for my book ' Spring in Sicily'. It is a beautiful simple ... continue reading...

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...