MARGIE’S ORANGE CAKE

By Manuela | October 29, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Desserts

This recipe is from my friend Margie Agostini. It is still one of my very favourite cakes. So moist and full of flavour. It is also super easy to make. I have halved her original recipe and ... continue reading...

SARDE BECCAFICO

By Manuela | October 19, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Mains

These stuffed sardines , a Sicilian speciality from my " Spring in Sicily" book, are one of my very favorite dishes, perfect for this time of the year. The combination of the strong ... continue reading...

PERSIAN SPRING HERBS AND AUBERGINE SOUP

By Manuela | September 27, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Mains

This beautiful Persian soup has many different layers of flavours and texture. The green base of the soup is made with fresh herbs and baby spinach . The aubergine brings a silky ... 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...

LEMON TARTS WITH FINGER LIMES AND MASCARPONE

By Manuela | August 29, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Desserts, Uncategorized

These little tarts are too delicious for words with their combination of sharp lemon and rich creamy flavours. You just have to try them! You can find my recipe for lemon butter in a ... 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...