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Rice Carbonara
Serves: 4 My rice carbonara is a great alternative to the common pasta carbonara. Instead of pancetta I’m using chorizo and it gives the...
Maria Scuor
Oct 8, 20211 min read


Pork Cutlet Spaghetti "OHHHH"
Serves: 12 Cutlets and pasta were my mom’s go to meal when she had us over. So this recipe honours her life of feeding us that on so...
Maria Scuor
Oct 7, 20213 min read


Creamy Broccoli & Pepper Chicken Pasta
Serves: 2 Quick and easy pasta that can be made in ½ hour. Broccoli and pepper combination is delicious with chicken. To make if...
Maria Scuor
Aug 19, 20211 min read


Baked Italian Sausage Alfredo
Serves: 8 I made this for the family who was spending the long weekend at the cabin so I don’t know how it turned out but based on my...
Maria Scuor
Aug 2, 20211 min read


Spicy Sausage Veggie Lasagna
Serves: 6 Didn’t know what to make today so there were leeks, bell peppers and zucchini in the veggie drawer and spicy Italian sausages...
Maria Scuor
Jul 21, 20212 min read


Italian Sausage Asparagus Carbonara
Serves: 4 Carbonara can be made with so many flavours and this one with Italian sausage and asparagus is a great pairing. Served with a...
Maria Scuor
Jul 15, 20211 min read


Polenta e Tocio alla Maria
Serves: 10 Polenta and Tocio was something we had at Zia Alma’s house and was always special when she and Zio made it. For the Euro’s...
Maria Scuor
Jul 7, 20212 min read


Zucchini Pampered Gnocchi
Serves: 4 For this recipe I used 6 cups of the frozen gnocchi I made from scratch. Try the gnocchi recipe as it really is a lot easier...
Maria Scuor
Jun 26, 20211 min read


Roasted Tomato Baby Bocconcini Pasta
Serves: 4 This is a warm salad style pasta that is easy to make and is very colorful. It used whole wheat pasta therefore better for our...
Maria Scuor
Jun 21, 20211 min read


One Pot Pancetta Peas Pasta
Serves: 2 This idea came together as I love all the “P” ingredients in this dish. Pancetta, peas and pasta. Add some shallots, wine and...
Maria Scuor
May 27, 20211 min read


Peas and Pancetta Risotto
Serves: 4 I created this recipe for my TELUS team who joined me for a virtual cooking class. A glass of wine and chatting with my team...
Maria Scuor
May 19, 20212 min read


Creamy Turkey and Veggie Pasta
Serves: 4 Creamy pasta filled with turkey and veggies is great to serve any night of the week. I’ve made it with whole grain pasta so it...
Maria Scuor
May 14, 20212 min read


Wine Sautéed Pork and Lemon Peas Orzo Salad
Serves: 2 You can make the orzo salad the night before to save time and then quickly make the pork medallions 15 minutes before dinner. ...
Maria Scuor
May 8, 20211 min read


Turkey Pasta Alfredo
Serves: 4 I made this with a rice corn pasta that my cousin Mary suggested I try to make it gluten free. Once again, like the whole wheat...
Maria Scuor
May 2, 20211 min read


Loaded Stuffed Shells
Makes: 42 stuffed shells I bought ready baked shells hoping it would be easy to fill and quicker than having to boil the pasta first...
Maria Scuor
Apr 28, 20212 min read


One Pot Lasagna
Serves: 4 This lasagna was supposed to be finished in the oven but due to a power outage ended up making it all on the gas stove. I made...
Maria Scuor
Apr 28, 20211 min read


Baby Meatball and Gnocchi Casserole
Serves: 4 When you make gnocchi and meatballs in bulk and have them in the freezer it is very easy to whip up meals like this one. This casserole is very tasty and must serve with slices of bread to scoop up the extra sauce. Ingredients 1 tbsp oil ¼ cup finely chopped shallots 2 cups baby meatballs 1 680 ml jar tomato passata 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp dried basil ½ tsp dried rosemary ½ tsp dried thyme 1 tsp Lowry’s Garlic Salt or salt and pepper to taste 6 cups Gnocchi
Maria Scuor
Apr 20, 20211 min read


One Pot Macaroni Casserole
Serving size 4 This is a great meal when you don't have a lot of time to cook. Very filling and tasting. You can use any types of meat...
Maria Scuor
Mar 10, 20211 min read


Creamy Cauliflower Pasta
Serving size 4 – about 400 calories per serving This pasta is light but filling. Using vegetable broth makes it vegetarian and if you...
Maria Scuor
Feb 22, 20211 min read


Tortellini alla Maria
Serving size 3 Ingredients 600 g pack of fresh tortellini 2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp flour 1 cup milk 3 slices craft cheese ½ cup parmesan...
Maria Scuor
Jan 26, 20211 min read
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