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Pepper & Sausage Bun – Panino con Peperoni e Salsiccia
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 We just love hot sandwiches with a salad for dinner and when we roast the ingredients it makes it for a healthier meal. Ingredients 70 gr sliced onions 240 gr sausages 1 tbsp olive oil Garlic salt or salt & pepper to taste 1 tbsp dried oregano 2 red peppers Garlic salt or salt & pepper to taste Dried oregano to taste 2 large buns 6 slices provolone cheese Directions Preheat oven to 390°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum fo
Maria Scuor
4 days ago3 min read


Italian BLT
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 BLT or the bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich on toasted sliced bread began appearing in American cookbooks around the early 1900s after mayonnaise was adopted to make sandwiches better. By 1910, versions of bacon–lettuce–tomato sandwiches were increasingly recognizable as the BLT and with the rise of lunch counters, cafes and hotel dining rooms it became the Standard American lunch sandwich. Today, the BLT is both the benchmark s
Maria Scuor
5 days ago4 min read


Pork Panino – Panino di Maiale
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
Maria Scuor
6 days ago3 min read


Spicy Sandwich – Panino Piccante
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 – 3 We love a sandwich and salad for dinner after we have had several big meal days. Making it a hot sandwich makes the meal feel like dinner. This sandwich has a good crusty bread to hold the veal, veggies and cheese. Absolutely delicious with a simple green leaf salad. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp vegetable broth 70 gr diced onions 150 gr small pieces of veal (you can use whatever you like) Vegetable broth as required
Maria Scuor
Jan 123 min read


Creamy Vegetable Soup – Zuppa Cremosa di Verdura
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 Tonight, I had tomatoes, zucchini and peppers in the fridge and felt like comfort food therefore I created this soup and added couple of slices of cheesy focaccia to dip into the soup and it was a perfect combination. Very easy to make. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp vegetable broth 3 garlic cloves cut into half 60 gr diced onion 210 gr diced red pepper 350 gr diced tomatoes 270 gr diced zucchini 350 ml vegetable broth ½ tsp
Maria Scuor
Jan 83 min read


Meatball Stracciatella Soup - Zuppa di Polpette e Stracciatella
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 - 4 I love a good stracciatella soup and really you can put anything in it then finish it with eggs/panko/parmigiano mixture that gives it a next level of flavour. Comfort food at its best! Ingredients 100 gr diced onion 150 gr diced carrots 30 gr diced celery (mostly leaves if possible) 3 vegetable bouillons 350 gr meatballs ( My Recipe ) 3 eggs 20 gr panko ( My Recipe ) 40 gr grated parmigiano cheese Directions Preheat oven
Maria Scuor
Dec 30, 20253 min read


Delicious Brussel Sprouts – Deliziosi Cavoletti di Bruxelles
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 8 – 10 These Brussel sprouts are roasted and tossed in a sweet and tangy glaze which are sure to be a huge hit on any dinner table. Ingredients 200 gr slices of bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces 600 gr Brussel sprouts – cleaned, sliced in half and parboiled ½ tsp garlic salt or salt & pepper to taste 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Directions Sauté bacon in a skillet over medium heat until c
Maria Scuor
Dec 27, 20252 min read


Tomatoes & Mozza – Pomodori e Mozza
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 Tomatoes with fresh mozzarella cheese is a traditional Italian salad that I absolutely love. It is light and refreshing and is great as a side to any meal. Ingredients 3 tomatoes 2 fresh mozzarella balls Olive oil Salt Dried oregano Good balsamic vinegar Directions Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella about the same thickness Place tomatoes and mozzarella alternately on a plate Sprinkle the tomatoes and mozzarella with olive oil,
Maria Scuor
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Turkey Meatball Sandwich – Panino con Polpette di Tacchino
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 A fresh sandwich with a simple green salad is perfect for a summer night. Through all the ingredients into the oven and let it create magic. I cheated and bought some store made meatballs because here in Italy they are delicious and healthy. Ingredients 95 gr sliced onions 250 gr sliced red and yellow peppers 350 gr turkey meatballs 1 tbsp minced garlic (I used one in oil) Garlic salt or salt and pepper to taste ½ tbsp dried ore
Maria Scuor
Nov 29, 20253 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 20, 20251 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 15, 20252 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 23, 20252 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 22, 20253 min read


Guacamole
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes a bowl of guacamole I learned to make this when we used to go twice yearly to Cancun Mexico. ...
Maria Scuor
Sep 18, 20253 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 9, 20253 min read


Lemony Potatoes & Asparagus – Patate e Asparagi al Limone
Scorri a basso per I’italiano Serves: 3 This simple to make potato and asparagus recipe is a great side dish to any type of meat. ...
Maria Scuor
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Hamburger Soup – Zuppa Hamburger
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 Hamburger soup with a couple of sticks of bread is a complete meal that is simple to make and...
Maria Scuor
Aug 29, 20253 min read


Pork Medley Sandwich – Panino Maiale Medley
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 ...
Maria Scuor
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Meatball Sandwich – Panino con Polpette
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 I have been wanting to make meatball sandwich for a while and today they had the premade...
Maria Scuor
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Creamy Warm Potatoes – Patate Calde Cremose
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 as a side dish This warm potato salad is perfect with any type of meat. Today I made BBQ...
Maria Scuor
Aug 11, 20252 min read
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