These roasted beet and burrata appetizer cups are my go-to when I want something that looks restaurant-fancy but still feels like a snack you could eat standing at the kitchen counter. You get sweet, earthy beets, a hit of bright citrus, crunchy pistachios, and that cloud-soft burrata in a crisp little cup that keeps everything […]
This vegan lentil puttanesca spaghetti sauce is what I make when I want big, bold Italian energy without babysitting a pot all day. You get the classic puttanesca punch (tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, chile) plus lentils for that hearty, clingy, almost-meaty vibe that makes pasta feel like dinner-dinner. It tastes like you planned ahead, but […]
This quick pepperoni stromboli is my answer to those weeknights when you want pizza vibes but you do not want to babysit dough, sauce, and a bunch of toppings. It bakes up like a golden, stuffed loaf with gooey mozzarella, spicy-salty pepperoni, and a garlicky parmesan butter brushed on top so every slice tastes like […]
This is the alio olio pasta recipe I make when I want something that tastes like a tiny Italian miracle but still fits into a real-life Tuesday night. It starts like a classic aglio e olio pasta (garlic + olive oil + chili), but we sneak in a few anchovy fillets to melt into the […]
Chicken parmesan is one of those chicken breast dinner ideas that feels like a restaurant splurge, but it is absolutely weeknight-able when you lean on a few smart moves. This version is my go-to best chicken parmesan recipe because it is a crispy chicken parmesan recipe baked on a rack (so the bottom stays crunchy), […]
If your dinner mood is "fresh, green, and vaguely luxurious," this fresh pea and mint fettuccine is the move. It is a silky, herby green sauce pasta that tastes like spring peas and garden mint had a very glamorous pasta night. The sauce is blended (so it looks like an actual emerald dream), then warmed […]
This is my weeknight, no-drama, 5-ingredient cheesy garlic bread blitz: crackly edges, a buttery garlic center, and a cheese cap that goes bubbly and a little toasty on top. It leans into what I actually want from homemade garlic bread: bold garlic flavor, a serious cheese pull, and a texture that feels like a treat […]
These pesto ricotta lasagna rolls are my answer to the very real problem of wanting lasagna on a random Tuesday without committing to a full-blown pan of layered drama. You get tender noodles rolled up around a bright, herby ricotta filling, pockets of chewy sun-dried tomato, and just enough marinara to keep everything saucy (but […]
If comfort food had a hall of fame, this sausage tortellini crockpot casserole would be a top contender. It’s everything you want in a warm, hearty dinner: cheesy tortellini, rich Italian sausage, a creamy tomato base, and a slow-cooked magic that blends it all together like a dream. This recipe was born out of my […]
If you’re the kind of person who loves Taco Tuesday but also craves the cheesy, savory satisfaction of a classic Italian Stromboli recipe, then this Taco Stromboli with Ground Beef and Cheddar might just become your new favorite. It’s like a flavor mash-up of your two comfort food go-tos—meaty tacos and a warm, golden-brown stromboli. […]
