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...

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...

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...

PIZZETTE AL UOVO

By Manuela | May 26, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees, Mains

These 'pizzette' ( baby pizzas) look to me as if the sun is trapped in them. They are absolutely delicious. The combination of the spinach, pizza bread and soft egg is a marriage made in ... continue reading...

LOCKDOWN# 10

By Manuela | May 17, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees, Mains, Uncategorized

NUDI Nudi in Italian means 'naked'. They are really ricotta and spinach ravioli without the pasta casing. So they are 'nudi'. The first time I tried them was in Sardegna at a restaurant ... 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...

WALDORF SALAD

By Manuela | April 20, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains, Uncategorized

I have made a few short videos, some with recipes from my book 'Pardiz', others are old favourites. Some of you might have already received a test post by mistake. Sorry about that. Here is ... continue reading...

LOCKDOWN #5

By Manuela | April 11, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains

FLATHEAD FISH PIES We have a local fish , flathead, which has a delicate flavour I absolutely love. Fishermen here had a fresh catch and had filleted them beautifully. Birri had the ... continue reading...