ZUPPA DI PESCE (Fish Soup)

By Manuela | January 12, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Mains

It is the perfect weather for a 'zuppa di pesce'. One day hot the next cool and smoky. The smoke from the bushfires still hanging around. My mother used to make the best Fish soup! This is ... continue reading...

Gravlax

By Manuela | December 20, 2019 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees

Do not forget to prepare your 'Gravlax' for the festive season!!!! Gravlax is a classic dish from Scandinavia. It is a very easy dish to prepare and once you have tried this recipe, you ... continue reading...

MIRANDA’S BIRTHDAY CAKE

By Manuela | December 15, 2019 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Desserts

Today is Miranda's birthday. Happy happy birthday tesoro mio!!! I want to make a super light orange cake ( I know that her two boys will love it too) • turn oven to 170˚ • butter a 22 ... continue reading...

BORANI-E ESFENAJ BA MAAST

By Manuela | December 11, 2019 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees

I think Persian cuisine lends itself so well to our way of eating, it is fragrant, healthy, varied and really quite easy to prepare. Borani's are side dishes. This one is made with fresh ... continue reading...

Polpettone (Meat Loaf) 2019

By Manuela | November 23, 2019 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Mains

Polpettone is such a delicious and versatile dish. I make it often on weekends, when I never know who is going to drop in. You can change the combination of minced meats to your ... continue reading...

SUPER GREENS WITH POACHED EGG

By Manuela | November 16, 2019 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General, Mains, Uncategorized

I am still under the Persian influence with the launch of my new book "Pardiz" last week . Some baby cavallo nero I found at the market this morning inspired me to make this dish with light ... continue reading...

SABZI KHORDAN

By Manuela | November 2, 2019 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees, General

I am super excited as my book ' Pardiz' has been released in the bookshops today!! I thought I might write about sabzi khordan, a salad that is indispensable to any Persian meal. Sabzi is ... continue reading...

KOTLET SABZIJAT ( vegetable fritters)

By Manuela | October 19, 2019 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Entrees, General, Mains

This is a favourite Persian recipe from my new book "Pardiz, a Persian Food Journey ," which will be in bookshops on 1st November. I love these light vegetable fritters with their spicy ... continue reading...

BEETROOT SALAD

By Manuela | September 27, 2019 | InAll Recipes, Blog, General

• I have these beautiful, healthy beetroots in my 'orto' in Tilba • I can not resist them! • I also picked some Italian parsley • just peel and grate the ... continue reading...

PARDIZ, A PERSIAN FOOD JOURNEY

By Manuela | September 18, 2019 | InBlog, General, Uncategorized

It takes some time to produce a new food and travel book. Two years ago I began my project and now, with much excitement, I have in my hands a pre- sale copy of the finished book -"Pardiz, ... continue reading...