I had a pack of two cutlets tucked away in the freezer and turned them into this open-faced panino, topped with a tomato and shallot bruschetta, spices, balsamic vinegar and melted cheese. Paired with a crisp green salad with radishes, it came together as a simple but perfectly satisfying meal.

Piadina Romagnolo are traditional thin Italian flatbread from the Emilia-Romagna region. The are typically called Piadina or Piada. It was Italian poet Giovanni Pascoli who Italianized the Romagnolo word “piè” to “piada” and he was so in love with the flatbread of his homeland that he wrote a poem “La Paida”, a tribute describing how the Piada/Piadina are prepared. Today I made a Greek infused version which is delicious.

Gianni wanted a McDonald’s style Egg McMuffin for breakfast; however, I can’t get English muffins here as well as the bacon we use in Canada. Therefore, I made this Italian style Egg McMuffin, which was not 100% the same, but delicious.

This Chicken Caprese Melt is a warm, pressed sandwich layered with fresh mozzarella, chicken, marinated tomatoes and basil. Easy to make and packed with classic Caprese flavors.

I had a marinara tomato sauce left over in the freezer and made this simple meal out of it. You can use any jarred tomato sauce you like or make your own to make this dinner.

I love pork tenderloin and most of the time I roll it up with some kind of stuffing. Today, I decided to keep it simple with this simple to make full meal that includes carrots and rice.

Warm your soul with this Italian Bean Hug! Tender pasta, creamy beans, bacon, and a rich, savory broth come together in a comforting classic that’s easy to make and impossible not to love. Perfect as a hearty lunch or cozy dinner, this timeless Italian favorite will make every spoonful feel like a hug.

A bold, meat-lover’s lasagna stacked with layers of pasta and a rich, slow-simmered sauce made from ground pork, turkey, and beef, infused with smoky bacon for deep, savory flavor. Each layer is packed with hearty triple-meat sauce, slices of eggs and finished with generous amounts of melted mozzarella, Emmental cheese and parmigiano, creating a gooey, golden top.

This is a tender pasta tossed in a creamy asparagus pesto and cream cheese sauce, with bacon cooked right in for a savory, smoky flavor. Simple, comforting, and satisfying—an easy favorite for any night of the week.

Having Ready to Go Meatballs in the freezer allows me to bring delicious meals together with not much effort. Yes, we let the sauce cook slowly to absorb the meatball flavours but that effort is very easy.

I always keep meatballs stocked in the freezer—they’re endlessly versatile. Toss them into a red-sauce pasta, flatten and sauté them for dipping, or bake them in the oven with veggies. This go-to meatball recipe adapts easily to whatever you’re in the mood for.

When dinner plans are uncertain, chicken fillets in the freezer and ham and cheese in the fridge can save the day. Together, they create a delicious, hearty dish that pairs perfectly with my Bacon & Veggie Couscous when time is tight.

Couscous is incredibly easy to prepare, and when layered with flavour, it becomes a delicious side dish. I paired it with my Cheesy Ham & Chicken Delight, and it complemented the meal perfectly.

These juicy pork chops are simmered in a sweet-and-sour sauce with tender pineapple, creating the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Served over fluffy rice, this comforting, flavor-packed dish comes together easily and makes a satisfying meal any night of the week

Stuffed roasted pork tenderloin with potatoes and onions all in one pan makes it not only a quick and easy meal but there isn’t much to clean up, which is always great.

Trofie is a thin twisted funny looking pasta from the Liguria region of Italy. It is believed it originated in the town of Sori in the province of Genoa. Trofie means “gnocchi” in the Ligurian dialect, and even though this pasta is made from flour and potatoes, it has a different in shape and texture over the gnocchi. Today I combined this pasta with a creamy sauce with bacon and asparagus. Truly a delicious meal.

On a cold, rainy winter day, nothing feels more comforting than a hearty stew packed with meat and vegetables. Today, I made a beef version using leftover beef filet chunks from our beef Wellington, but stewing beef works perfectly too.

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 3 - 4 I love making things in one pot and today I was craving lasagna but wanted to keep it super simple therefore I created this one pot delicious lasagna that served with some bread to scoop up the sauce is a must! Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable broth 400 grams ground meat (I used turkey and pork) 200 ml vegetable broth 60 gr diced onions 40 gr diced celery 150 gr diced carrots 60 gr diced bell pepper Garlic salt or salt and pepper

Scorri a basso per I ‘Italiano Serves: 2 as a meal This risotto recipe takes time to cook but you don’t have to stand around the stove and keep stirring which risotto is famous for. I love the earthy taste of the saffron with the bacon and veggies. Ingredients 150 gr thinly sliced bacon Vegetable broth as required 70 gr finely diced onions 100 gr finely diced carrots 50 gr finely diced celery 1 tbsp butter 200 gr Arborio rice 200 ml white wine 1 – 1 1/2 liters vegetabl

When family or friends travel 18 hours to Italy from Canada, there is nothing better than a delicious soup and some garlic bread for dinner. This soup is full of meat, veggies and pastina and is delicious any time of year.