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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


YUMMY Soup – Zuppa YUMMY
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.
Maria Scuor
Apr 92 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


Bacon Potatoes & Brussel Sprouts – Patate e Cavoletti al Bacon
Roasted until golden and crisp, these potatoes and Brussels sprouts are tossed with smoky bacon for a dish that’s bursting with savory flavor. Cheese added at the end make these very cheesy too! Every bite is packed with smoky flavor, crispy edges, and rich savory goodness—simple ingredients turned into a comforting, crowd-pleasing favorite.
Maria Scuor
Mar 223 min read


Pasta Patate e Provola
My nonna used to make pasta e patate when I was little because dad and I loved it. I’ve tried to replicate her recipe, and I think it was pretty close. Being Calabrese, she always added a little bit of hot peppers or flakes to make it taste better.
Maria Scuor
Feb 63 min read


Tasty Chicken Meal – Gustoso Pasto di Pollo
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 - 3 I love it when I can put everything in a container, shake it up and marinate for a few hours and then bake and have a complete meal once cooked. This has so many sweet and savory flavours that combine well together. Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, skin and fat removed 75 gr chopped carrots 130 gr sliced onions 145 gr canned pineapples – no juice 1 tbsp capers Green pimento olives to taste 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp I
Maria Scuor
Jan 303 min read


Chicken Surprise – Pollo Sorpresa
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 – 3 Chicken breast stuffed with herbed cream cheese and sausage, baked with potatoes and onions and served with a simple Caprese salad; this is a perfect meal any time of the week. Ingredients 140 gr sliced onions 500 gr sliced potatoes – cleaned but skin on Olive oil as required Garlic salt to taste Dried oregano to taste Hot pepper flakes to taste (optional) 380 gr chicken breast Herbed cream cheese to taste 125 gr sausage meat
Maria Scuor
Jan 103 min read


Caesar Turkey & Potatoes – Tacchino e Patate alla Caesar
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 I made Caesar Dressing, and I wanted to create something other than a Caesar salad with it therefore I put together this baked Caesar turkey and potatoes meal which was absolutely delicious. You need to marinate the turkey for at least 2 hours before putting this meal together therefore account for time to do so. Ingredients 450 gr sliced turkey breasts 100 ml Caesar dressing ( My Recipe or store bought) 650 gr baby potatoes 1
Maria Scuor
Nov 23, 20253 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


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


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


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


Baked Lamb – Agnello al Forno
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 Gianni has been wanting lamb for a while and I’m not a fan of the smell or taste of lamb but...
Maria Scuor
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Sicilian Long Zucchini Casserole – Tortino di Cucuzza Siciliana
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 I’ve seen this snake looking vegetable at the market the past few weeks but been afraid to...
Maria Scuor
Jul 29, 20256 min read


Zucchini Flower Casserole – Tortino di Fiore di Zucca
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 Today I went to the market and finally decided to spread my wings and bought zucchini...
Maria Scuor
Jul 20, 20253 min read


Big Potato Salad – Grande Insalata di Patate
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 8 – 12 as a side dish This potato salad is perfect when you have lots of people over for a BBQ...
Maria Scuor
Jul 12, 20252 min read


Lemony Potato Salad – Insalata di Patate al Limone
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 Lemon, parsley and onions gives everything a fresh taste. Adding them to make this warm...
Maria Scuor
Jun 29, 20253 min read


Roasted Orange Chicken – Pollo Arrosto all’Arancia
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 - 3 This has to be the moistest whole chicken I’ve ever made and adding potatoes and onions...
Maria Scuor
May 27, 20253 min read


Creamy Veggie Soup – Zuppa Cremosa di Verdure
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 - 4 With Gianni not able to eat solid food I’m trying different recipes to help he keep his...
Maria Scuor
May 22, 20253 min read
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