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Gnocchi & Meatballs – Gnocchi e Polpette
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.
Maria Scuor
2 days ago3 min read


Cheesy Ham & Chicken Delight - Delizia di Prosciutto Pollo e Formaggio
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.
Maria Scuor
5 days ago2 min read


Bacon & Veggie Couscous - Couscous Vegetali con Bacon
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.
Maria Scuor
5 days ago2 min read


Sweet & Sour Porkchops – Braciole di Maiale in Agrodolce
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
Maria Scuor
May 72 min read


Stuffed Tenderloin & Potatoes – Filetto Ripieno e Patate
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.
Maria Scuor
May 53 min read


Bacon Asparagus Trofie – Trofie al Bacon e Asparagi
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.
Maria Scuor
Apr 193 min read


Beef Stew – Stufato di Manzo
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.
Maria Scuor
Apr 174 min read


Stovetop Lasagna – Lasagna da Fornello
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
Maria Scuor
Apr 153 min read


Bacon & Veggie Risotto - Risotto al Bacon e Verdure
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
Maria Scuor
Apr 143 min read


Lemony Chicken Potatoes & Carrots – Pollo Patate e Carote al Limone
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 I love meals I can make in one pot and this one with chicken, potatoes and carrots flavoured with real lemons is absolutely easy to make and a delicious meal any time of year. NOTE : when dicing potatoes and carrots try to make them the same size so they cook evenly Ingredients 180 gr sour cream 75 gr mayonnaise ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic granules 1 tsp onion granules 2 tbsp dried chives ½ tsp paprika 1 lemon 2 tbsp ol
Maria Scuor
Apr 74 min read


National Carbonara Day & Spaghetti Carbonara
National Carbonara Day is celebrated every year worldwide on April 6th and honors one of Italy’s most iconic pasta dishes, Spaghetti alla Carbonara. LET’S ENJOY A GOOD SPAGHETTI CARBONARA TODAY TO CELEBRATE IT!
Maria Scuor
Apr 66 min read


Pork Marsala Panino – Panino di Maiale al Marsala
We love a sandwich and salad for dinner, especially if they are hot sandwiches. This pork sandwich is sweetened with Marsala wine. Marsala can be sweet or dry and is produced in the Italian city Marsala in Sicily. In Italy I can get “Marsala al Uvo”, which translates to Marsala with egg.
Maria Scuor
Mar 303 min read


Stuffed Roasted Chicken Meal – Pollo Arrosto Ripieno
We love chicken overall, however when I fill it with stuffing and roast it with veggies, it not only tastes awesome but other than making the stuffing in a pot, this meal is all roasted in a pan.
Maria Scuor
Mar 274 min read


Peas & Bacon Gnocchetti – Gnocchetti con Piselli e Bacon
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 These baby gnocchi or gnocchetti are cooked with bacon and peas in one pan which makes it very easy to put the meal together and the flavours mix with each other as they cook. Makes the gnocchetti, delicious Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable broth 150 gr bacon, chopped thinly 3 tbsp vegetable broth 50 gr diced red onion 150 gr frozen peas Seasoning salt to taste Hot pepper flakes to taste (optional) 500 gr fresh packaged gnocchetti 2
Maria Scuor
Mar 252 min read


Meat Patties & Veggies – Polpette e Verdure
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 I love having meatball mixture in the freezer because I can take it out in the morning and make anything with it. Today I made what my mom made all the time. Flat meatballs, except she fried them and I baked them with veggies and made it a complete meal. Simple and delicious with a side of chili yogurt dipping sauce. Ingredients Bunch of asparagus tips Cauliflower flowerets to taste Garlic salt or salt and pepper to taste Hot p
Maria Scuor
Mar 253 min read


Chili Mac & Cheese
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 I love when I can combine two of my favourites in one dish. This one has a blend of chili and macaroni and cheese. And the best thing, it’s made in one pot. Ingredients 1 tbsp beef broth 225 gr mixed ground pork and beef 1 tbsp beef broth 40 gr finely diced onion 240 gr can diced tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 200 gr kidney beans, drained 300 ml beef broth 100 gr elbow macaroni (uncooked) Chili spices to taste Garlic s
Maria Scuor
Mar 242 min read


Zucchini Slices – Fette di Zucchine
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 3 – 4 for dinner I wanted to make a frittata but decided to change it up for something a little hardier and this recipe is perfect because it is full of eggs, ham, cheese, peppers and wonderful zucchini. I made it for dinner with a green salad, and it will serve 3 – 4 people. However, you can serve as an appetizer and cut them into small slices. Ingredients 5 eggs 150 gr flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 375 gr grated zucchini, s
Maria Scuor
Mar 232 min read


Stuffed Pork Roll Ups – Involtini di Maiale Ripieni
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 Zucchini and cheese rolled up in thin pork filets and served with rice is a delicious meal and easy to pull together in less than an hour. Ingredients 250 gr thin pork filets Baby zucchini to taste Herbed cream cheese to taste Shredded mozzarella to taste 150 gr bacon 1 tbsp vegetable broth Basmati rice for 2 Seasoning spice to taste Directions Preheat oven to 370°F Place pork filets in between two pieces of saran wrap and poun
Maria Scuor
Mar 162 min read


Sausage Tagliatelle – Tagliatelle alla Salsiccia
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 I love that here in Italy I can get sausage balls without casings and am able to create quick recipes using balls or mashing them to make a sauce. Today I used them to make a quick and easy tagliatelle pasta. You can use sausage links and remove the casings as well. Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable broth 250 gr sausage meat 3 tbsp vegetable broth 50 gr diced onion 210 gr tomato sauce 130 gr arrabbiata sauce 2 tbsp tomato paste Garl
Maria Scuor
Mar 152 min read


Polenta & Rabbit Stew - Polenta e Coniglio
Tender rabbit slow stewed with onions and sweet peppers, simmered in white wine until rich and flavorful. Served over warm, creamy polenta that soaks up the savory sauce for a comforting and hearty Northern Italian classic, called Polenta e Tocio.
Maria Scuor
Mar 113 min read
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