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...

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...

KU KU-YE SABZI

By Manuela | May 9, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees

In this little video I will show you how to make a Ku Ku, a delicious Persian version of a frittata.This Ku Ku , called Sabzi , is made with lots of fresh mixed herbs and some ... 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 # 7

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

SUPER QUICK AND EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE We are having magical weather, long sunny, totally clear days and cold nights. Perfect afternoons for a tea party in the garden. Clementine wanted me ... 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...