Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 3   Having tortellini in the freezer makes it for a quick full of flavour meal because the tortellini thaw out as you cook them and the extra filling inside them also makes the meal hearty.  Today I used pork filled tortellini, but you can use cheese ones if you like.   Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable broth, plus as required 50 gr sliced onions 115 gr sliced pancetta or bacon 3 tbsp mascarpone cheese 1 tsp minced hot pepper paste 100 ml ve

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Serves: 2 – 3   This recipe is usually made with chicken, but I had these thin pork filets in the freezer and created this recipe that is not only easy but very tasty.   I paired it with my Roasted Cauliflower  to make it a full meal.   Ingredients 250 gr thin pork filets Garlic salt or salt and pepper to taste 5 tbsp flour 1 tsp granulated garlic 1 tsp granulated onion 1 tbsp dried parley 2 eggs 2 tbsp grated parmigiano cheese 2 tbsp butter 3

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2   I love buying premade meatballs and sauces so when I know I have little time to cook; the meal comes together quickly.    Ingredients Basmati rice for 2 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp vegetable broth 100 gr sliced onions 350 gr fresh turkey and pork meatballs Vegetable broth as required  Teriyaki sauce   Directions Cook rice per directions on package In a coverable skillet sauté oil, broth and onions until they start to turn golden Remove

I had left over potatoes, meat/veggie mixture, yogurt, lettuce and guacamole from my “Potato Taco Bowl” recipe and used it to make this Taco Tart recipe.  

Puff pastry is always a great thing to have in the house when you just don’t know what to make.  Today I made these ham and cheese pockets and my Caprese Salad for two and it was a perfect light meal. 

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2   There are days when we just want a light meal and for me that is usually a sandwich with a salad.  Today I had some broccoli and cauliflower in the fridge therefore I boiled them or you can steam them, then I strained them and let them cool and made a cold salad out of the to accompany my quickly cooked pork filets to make it a hot sandwich meal.    Ingredients 80 ml olive oil 60 ml apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp Dijon musta

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2   This was a small meatloaf I had in the freezer from when I made my Spaghetti e Polpette  which the meat mixture allowed for 12 meatballs, some baby meatballs and this meatloaf for two.  The meat mixture freezes well and all you have to do is thaw it out and put whatever you want in it to make it a stuffed meatloaf.  Today I filled mine with thin slices of roast beef and scamorza cheese.  Truly delicious!    Ingredients 450 gr potato

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

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

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...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2 – 3   We love shepherd’s pie and I can’t believe I actually don’t have a true version of it yet...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2   I just love warm sandwiches with a simple side green salad that has a Dijon Apple Cider ...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2 – 3   Pork Fried Rice We love fried rice but I always sauté in a little bit of olive oil and...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2   I wanted comfort food tonight for dinner; therefore, I made this creamy polenta with pork and...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 3   Sweet and sour pork with rice is our family’s favourite.  Today I added onions, peppers and...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 10   Salamella is a typical Italian street food that is usually sold in a truck on the side of...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 - 3   I love it when we can make everything in one pan and this one is not only easy but...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2   I love making meals in the oven as they are healthier and easier to make.  I used premade...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 4   Being in Italy, I find pork ribs are not as tender as the ones in Canada, therefore I’ve made...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2   I love pork that is full of flavour and this recipe infuses the pork with sweet sautéed...