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. 

When I drove away from the hospital, I noticed my windshield was coated in dust. At first, I assumed it came from traffic nearby, but it didn’t make much sense since it had just rained. When I got home, I saw a strange layer of pink and red spots mixed with fine sand covering the entire car. I had no idea what it was. Not wanting to deal with cleaning it right away, I ended up leaving it like that for a few days.

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

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

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!

Easter is the most ancient and significant celebration in Christianity, honoring the Resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion. This belief, recorded in the New Testament, forms the foundation of Christian faith and symbolizes victory over death and the promise of new life.  Christian denominations include Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Oriental Orthodox, United Presbyterian and some Reformed traditions.

Holy Friday—more commonly known as Good Friday—is a Christian holy day that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Christian denominations include Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Oriental Orthodox, United Presbyterian and some Reformed traditions.

Today, chocolate Easter eggs are a central part of Italian Easter celebrations, combining cultural symbolism with festive enjoyment. They are sold in a wide range of sizes and styles, often wrapped in colorful foil and displayed prominently in shops leading up to the holiday.

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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

My family loves meatloaf!  What I love is that I can hide any kind of veggies and they eat them without complaining.  Today I made a batch of my Vegetable Purée which infuses the meatloaf with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onions and pepper.  The vegetable purée makes the meatloaf lighter and healthier for us as well as make it really moist.   

The United Nations officially established the observance in 2012, and the first celebration took place in 2013. Held every year on March 20, the day is now recognized worldwide, with countries, communities, and organizations promoting activities that encourage positivity, kindness, and mental well‑being.

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

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.