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Bacon Zucchini Gnocchi – Gnocchi Bacon e Zucchine
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 Baked baby gnocchi are great in this simple bacon and zucchini sauce. Great any time of day. Ingredients 500 gr fresh packaged gnocchi 1 - 2 tbsp olive oil Garlic salt or salt & pepper to taste 1 tbsp vegetable broth 150 gr bacon 1 tbsp vegetable broth 160 gr diced zucchini 50 gr diced onions Vegetable broth as required Garlic salt or salt & pepper to taste Hot pepper flakes to taste Grated pecorino Romano cheese to taste Direc
Maria Scuor
3 days ago2 min read


Caesar Turkey & Potatoes – Tacchino e Patate alla Caesar
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 I made Caesar Dressing, and I wanted to create something other than a Caesar salad with it therefore I put together this baked Caesar turkey and potatoes meal which was absolutely delicious. You need to marinate the turkey for at least 2 hours before putting this meal together therefore account for time to do so. Ingredients 450 gr sliced turkey breasts 100 ml Caesar dressing ( My Recipe or store bought) 650 gr baby potatoes 1
Maria Scuor
6 days ago3 min read


Zucchini Ham Bake – Zucchine Prosciutto al Forno
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 I had several zucchini and ham in the fridge, added some eggs and cheese and made this amazing zucchini bake. I served it with my simple Tomato Bocconcini Salad which was a perfect light meal. Ingredients 400 gr thinly sliced zucchini 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 3 eggs 75 ml milk 50 ml Greek yogurt 2 tbsp grated parmigiano cheese 1 tsp paprika Cooking spray Grated parmigiano cheese to taste Cooked ham slices cut into pieces, to
Maria Scuor
Nov 203 min read


Tomato Bocconcini Salad – Insalata di Pomodoro e Bocconcini
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 This light and fresh tomato and bocconcini salad goes well with any meal. I’ve paired it with my Zucchini Ham Bake and it was delicious. Ingredients 2 tomatoes, diced 150 gr baby bocconcini sliced in half Olive oil to taste Dried oregano to taste Salt to taste Aged balsamic vinegar to taste Directions Add tomatoes, bocconcini, oil, oregano and salt in a bowl and mix well Serve next to any meat and drizzle as much vinegar you w
Maria Scuor
Nov 201 min read


Veggie Pastina Soup – Zuppa di Verdure e Pastina
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 – 3 Gianni wanted something that was easy to swallow yet hardy as his appetite is getting better. This one is full of veggies with some pastina to make it a full filling meal. What is wonderful about these kinds of soups is you can add whichever vegetables and however much you want. Ingredients 100 gr frozen spinach, thawed and water squeezed out 1 medium carrot, diced 100 gr cauliflower, diced 225 gr canned red kidney beans 1
Maria Scuor
Nov 152 min read


Yummy Mac & Cheese
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 I love buying store bought Mac & Cheese packages and adding different ingredients to create a yummy meal. I can’t buy Mac & Cheese package in Italy so when in Canada I enjoyed having this option with onions, pepper, ham, spicy pepper sauce then topped with extra cheddar cheese. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp vegetable broth Fresh peppers to taste 1 small onion 175 gr ham steak Minced hot pepper to taste Garlic salt or salt &
Maria Scuor
Oct 292 min read


Chicken & Rice Rolls – Rotoli di Pollo e Riso
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 6 Today my grandsons Weston and Jameson helped me come up with this amazing recipe that is easy for little ones to help with and is a delicious meal. I didn’t have weights for the ingredients as I don’t have a scale here in Canada, but you can play with the quantities to align to your needs. Ingredients Basmati Rice for 6 3 small peppers 4 slices of ham 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp vegetable broth Seasoning salt to taste 3 chicken br
Maria Scuor
Oct 184 min read


Cannelloni
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: 45 - 50 cannelloni Stuffed pasta then baked is always a delicious meal. These stuffed cannelloni with turkey, pork, veggies, a layer of tomato sauce and topped with béchamel and cheese make this a great recipe for when you have guests for dinner. Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable broth 600 gr ground turkey 500 gr ground pork 2 tbsp vegetable broth 120 gr small diced carrots 80 gr small diced celery 130 gr small diced onions 160 gr small
Maria Scuor
Oct 164 min read


Mac & Cheese
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 6 Kraft Dinner, known in Canada as KD, is a macaroni and cheese that is a Canadian staple. It...
Maria Scuor
Oct 73 min read


Stuffed Sicilian Zucchini – Zucchine Siciliane Ripiene
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 I had half of the market fresh Sicilian Zucchini and the first batch I made my Sicilian Long...
Maria Scuor
Sep 305 min read


Wholesome Salad – Insalata Sana
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 Eating a wholesome salad is one of the simplest ways to fuel our body. A well-balanced salad...
Maria Scuor
Sep 232 min read


Turkey Potato Casserole - Casseruola di Tacchino e Patate
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 This white saucy casserole is full of flavour and filling for any night of the week. ...
Maria Scuor
Sep 223 min read


Lasagna Pockets – Tasche di Lasagna
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 6 Everyone loves lasagna and this one will allow your guests to have something to chat about...
Maria Scuor
Sep 175 min read


Teriyaki Turkey Bowl – Bowl Tacchino Teriyaki
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 – 3 Here is another awesome rice bowl filled with turkey and veggies and a delicious teriyaki...
Maria Scuor
Sep 143 min read


Chicken Rice Bowl – Ciotola Riso e Pollo
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 We love rice in a bowl with meats and veggie because it is one of the best comfort foods. ...
Maria Scuor
Sep 122 min read


Potato Taco Bowl
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 plus leftover meat for a pasta meal for tomorrow night I love roasted potatoes and I love...
Maria Scuor
Sep 124 min read


Honey BBQ Chicken Bowl – Bowl di Pollo al BBQ e Miele
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 This chicken and rice meal is full of flavours and super ease to make. Ingredients 1 tbsp...
Maria Scuor
Sep 112 min read


Beef and Potatoes Bowl – Bowl Manzo e Patate
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 This hearty beef and potatoes dish is full of flavour and simple to make. Comfort food at...
Maria Scuor
Sep 93 min read


Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl - Bowl Pollo all'Aglio e Miele
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 This baked honey garlic chicken is served on a bed of rice and is healthier than a fried...
Maria Scuor
Sep 93 min read


Turkey & Peach Bowl – Bowl Tacchino e Pesca
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 I had three ripe peaches in the fridge and wanted to make dinner with them therefore I...
Maria Scuor
Sep 73 min read
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