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 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!

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   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: 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.   

I use different versions of vegetable purée in my meatloaf recipes, to thicken soups, in lasagnas or a skillet pasta.  The vegetable can be roasted then puréed with broth or cream or can be cooked in vegetable broth then puréed once cooked. 

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.

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Serves: 2 – 3   When you don’t know what to make, a stir fry is a great option because you can put anything in it.  Today it was pork and broccoli with yummy noodles.   Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable broth 250 gr lean pork cut into small pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp vegetable broth – plus as required 1 small onion, sliced 3 small peppers, julienned 400 gr blanched broccolini flowerets Soya sauce to taste Honey sriracha sauce to taste Garlic sal

Fresh, bold, and full of flavor, this homemade minced garlic brings rich, savory depth to any dish. Made from fresh cloves with no unnecessary additives, it’s the perfect kitchen staple for sauces, marinades, and everyday cooking. 🧄

Cooking with friends is priceless - I came up with this recipe because I wanted something I could cook around midday.  A dish perfect for a late lunch or early dinner — and one that my friend Indira and I could make together while enjoying each other’s company. Rice, creamy chicken and a tomato, cucumber and bocconcini salad made this a complete meal.

Whenever we had Thanksgiving dinner in Canada, I would make this as a side dish, and it is loved by all.  I didn’t measure the ingredients as I didn’t have a scale but gave rough estimates.  You can make as much or as little as you want.

I love creating new recipes, and this apricot chicken turned out absolutely delicious. My granddaughter Ariana was over, and naturally, she had to help Nonna make dinner. She’s not even three years old and already feels at home in the kitchen. Cooking with little ones is such a joy — those moments become precious memories, especially since they grow up far too fast.

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

These chicken rolls are stuffed with ricotta, spinach, pancetta and cheese therefore, it doesn’t get more Italian!  I made extra filling so I could make a baked pasta the next day which was just as delicious as the chicken rolls.