SPICEY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

By Manuela | February 25, 2021 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Mains

This is a delicious way to turn the humble cauliflower into a star turn. Roasting intensifies the flavours of the Romano peperoni and the middle-eastern spices giving a wonderful depth ... continue reading...

MOTHER’S KISSES (nan-e gerdoui)

By Manuela | January 29, 2021 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Desserts

These simple Persian biscuits are sweet, light and crumbly so I call them Mothers Kisses. The combination of cardamon , walnuts and cinnamon is very Persian - unusual and a bit exotic. The ... continue reading...

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...

MAILÄNDERLI – SWISS CHRISTMAS BISCUITS

By Manuela | December 2, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Desserts, Uncategorized

Mailänderli are a traditional Christmas biscuit in Switzerland. The story goes that 600 years ago a Swiss delegation travelled to Milano to talk to the Duke. As a gift, they brought him ... continue reading...

BÛCHE DE NOËL( Walnut Christmas Roll )

By Manuela | November 20, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Desserts

This is an absolutely delicious desert that is traditionally made for Christmas. I can't wait until Christmas and as it is light and perfect for summer, I decided to make one for friends ... continue reading...

BUTTERMILK PUDDING WITH MORELLO CHERRIES

By Manuela | November 9, 2020 | InAll Recipes, Blog, Desserts

This recipe is for my friend Ken Jamieson. It is deliciously creamy and I know he will love it. Ken and his wife Linda run the Bates Store and bed and breakfast in Central Tilba. He is a ... continue reading...

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...