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.   

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

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.

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 6   This lasagna with left over Ricotta Spinach filling from my Italian Chicken Rolls and then I added ground turkey, asparagus and orange cauliflower with a béchamel sauce is absolutely a lasagna full of yummy layers.  Great option to the traditional Bolognese style one and your guests will love it.    Like all lasagnas you have to prepare all the layers which takes time but it is worth it.    Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable broth 220 gr

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: 3   Having tortellini in the freezer makes it for a quick full of flavour meal because the tortellini thaw out as you cook them and the extra filling inside them also makes the meal hearty.  Today I used pork filled tortellini, but you can use cheese ones if you like.   Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable broth, plus as required 50 gr sliced onions 115 gr sliced pancetta or bacon 3 tbsp mascarpone cheese 1 tsp minced hot pepper paste 100 ml ve

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. 

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 8   This turkey with asparagus and cauliflower in a white sauce pasticcio or also known as lasagna is a great option to the traditional Bolognese style one because it is a lot lighter but full of flavour.    Like all lasagnas you have to prepare all the layers which takes time but it is worth it.    Ingredients 270 gr diced and steamed asparagus 500 gr diced and steamed cauliflower 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp vegetable broth 600 gr ground t

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2   I love buying premade meatballs and sauces so when I know I have little time to cook; the meal comes together quickly.    Ingredients Basmati rice for 2 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp vegetable broth 100 gr sliced onions 350 gr fresh turkey and pork meatballs Vegetable broth as required  Teriyaki sauce   Directions Cook rice per directions on package In a coverable skillet sauté oil, broth and onions until they start to turn golden Remove

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2   A wrap with a salad is an easy and light dinner.  I used store bought chicken strips and baked them with the peppers and onions before putting it all together in a wrap. Easy and delicious!   Ingredients 1 yellow bell pepper cut into strips 1 red bell pepper cut into strips 2 small onions cut into wedges Garlic salt or salt and pepper to taste Olive oil 5 chicken strips 250 gr Greek yogurt 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey Chili powder or