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Zesty Dip – Salsa Saporita
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: 200 ml I’ve used this zesty yogurt dip for a couple of dishes already but it is so good that it...
Maria Scuor
Jul 42 min read


Honey Mustard Dip – Salsa al Miele e Senape
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: about 325 ml The great thing about this dip is you put everything into a small blender and then...
Maria Scuor
Jun 172 min read


Smashed Brussel Sprouts – Cavoletti di Bruxelles Schiacciati
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 These smashed Brussel sprouts are full of flavour and an excellent side dish to any meal. ...
Maria Scuor
Feb 212 min read


Zesty Fries – Patatine Zesty
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 – 6 Baked potato fries with chili seasoning and a yogurt zesty dip makes these delicious as...
Maria Scuor
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Baked Carrot Sticks - Bastoncini di Carote al Forno
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes a big batch of carrot fries Made this as a side to a dinner party we had that I served pasta as the first dish then Stuffed Turkey Breast with potatoes and tomato cucumber salad. It was a great addition to the meal. I've made it again because the family loves it! I made the dressing first and placed it in the fridge until we were ready for dinner. Ingredients 200 ml Greek yogurt 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp chili powder Garlic salt or
Maria Scuor
Aug 24, 20242 min read


Balsamic Caprese Salad – Insalata Caprese al Balsamico
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 This is the first recipe I’m using the Balsamic Vinegar I bought from Giusti Modena. The 4 Gold...
Maria Scuor
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Stuffing Instead of Potatoes - Ripieno Invece di Patate
Scorri a basso per I’italiano Makes: 6 cups stuffing Being in Italy I can’t just go to the grocery store and buy Stove Top stuffing...
Maria Scuor
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Insalate con Mozzarella Fresca
Scorri a basso per I'italiano Serves: 2 - 3 Like most of my salads this goes with anything. Today I've made it to augment roast and...
Maria Scuor
Oct 15, 20221 min read


Pancetta Asparagus - Pancetta Asparagi
Serves: 2 – 4 Spring sweet asparagus, steamed then fried with shallots and pancetta are a great accompaniment to any meat dish. Simple to...
Maria Scuor
Sep 19, 20221 min read


Polenta al Piselli e Formaggi
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 – 3 Instant polenta takes five minutes to cook and to me tastes just as good as the laboured...
Maria Scuor
Aug 9, 20222 min read


Lemon Asparagus
Serves: 2 – 3 These asparagus are served cold so you can make them ahead of time. The lemon amps up the asparagus flavour and goes well...
Maria Scuor
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Panino Semplice e Insalata Verde
Serves: 2 Sometimes you just need a simple sandwich and salad because you either have been running around all day, or have been eating...
Maria Scuor
May 26, 20221 min read


Insalata Mista con Formaggio
Serves: 4 This salad is full of flavour and texture and goes well with any meal. I added walnuts, chives and Tome del Mottarone hard...
Maria Scuor
May 8, 20221 min read


Egg and Spinach Baguette Sandwich
Makes 4 sandwiches Either purchase the bread you want or you can use my French Baguette recipe as I did. I served with a Coleslaw and...
Maria Scuor
Apr 26, 20221 min read


Roasted Peppers and Cauliflower
Serves: 2 This is a great veggie side dish with any meat or fish. Ingredients 4 cups bell peppers 4 cups cauliflower florets Garlic salt...
Maria Scuor
Mar 18, 20221 min read


Stir Fried Rice Restaurant Style
Serves: 4 I love Chinese fried rice I get from takeout and wish I could just order that. Therefore I created this recipe that when I...
Maria Scuor
Mar 15, 20221 min read


Crunchy Beans and Artichoke
Serves: 2 Mixing up the veggies always make the meal unique. The beans and artichoke are baked so that they get a little crunchy and the...
Maria Scuor
Mar 1, 20221 min read


Roasted Parm Asparagus
Serves: 6 This quick and easy roasted asparagus is delicious and augments any dish very well and I’ve used it with every type of meat....
Maria Scuor
Feb 27, 20221 min read


Broccoli Slaw
Serves: 6 Coleslaw is a great side to any meal but broccoli slaw kicks it up a notch by giving it extra crunch and flavour. It can be...
Maria Scuor
Feb 21, 20221 min read


Peas and Ham Couscous
Serves: 6 This light couscous can be served as a side dish which I’m serving as part of my Valentine meal or it can be served as a meal...
Maria Scuor
Feb 7, 20221 min read
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