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Ciao Reader! These are the dinners that make sense right now and are easy enough to repeat. This week’s meal plan is built around what I actually want to cook and eat at the end of January. I’ve also included my FREE Quick & Easy Dinner eBook, packed with reliable recipes you’ll come back to again and again, any time of year. Made with amore ♥️, Elena 🥰If you made a recipe, please leave a star rating and comment- it helps my online business :). Let's start with a recipe you loved this week......

Ciao Reader! With snowstorms rolling across the country, I’m reaching for the recipes that truly comfort. Homemade chicken broth simmering on the stove and thick Italian hot chocolate to sip slowly. Simple, nourishing, and exactly what we need to feel warm and cared for right now. Sending love. Made with Amore ♥️, Elena. ⭐️Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe⭐️ Don't forget to leave a comment and STAR rating on the recipe you made- it helps others know it is a great recipe to try. Thank you!...

Ciao Reader! Sun-dried tomatoes, silky cream, and fresh basil, this pasta hits all the notes for easy and satisfying. I love it with spinach folded in and plenty of Parmigiano on top. When the kids beg for it again soon, I know it's going into the recipe rotation! Made with Amore ♥️, Elena. ⭐️Make This Recipe⭐️ Don't forget to leave a comment and STAR rating on the recipe you made- it helps others know it is a great recipe to try. Thank you! If you made a recipe and LOVED IT, please leave a...

Ciao Reader! Creamy, cozy, and made without canned soup, this chicken broccoli and rice casserole is a recipe you’ll come back to again and again. It’s a must-add to your dinner rotation. Made with Amore ♥️, Elena. ⭐️Make This Recipe⭐️ Don't forget to leave a comment and STAR rating on the recipe you made- it helps others know it is a great recipe to try. Thank you! If you made a recipe and LOVED IT, please leave a ⭐️rating and review on the recipe post. It helps others recognize that it's a...

Ciao Reader! January is long, winter is real, and decision fatigue is setting in. So this week, I’m keeping things simple with fresh flavors, cozy comfort, and easy one-pot dinners that do the heavy lifting for us. If you’re feeling a little tired of it all, you’re definitely not alone. A little 👀 into my week: I did loads of recipe testing and writing, filmed videos for Instagram, and even had a video shoot at my home for a fun news segment (even my mamma was there). Sending love ♥️, Elena...

Ciao Reader! This brown butter basil pasta is one of those simple Italian dishes I come back to again and again. Nutty brown butter, fresh basil, and Parmigiano melt into a silky sauce that coats every strand. It’s ready in about 20 minutes and feels comforting in the best, most effortless way. Get ready to dig and enjoy. Made with Amore ♥️, Elena. ⭐️Make This Recipe⭐️ Don't forget to leave a comment and STAR rating on the recipe you made- it helps others know it is a great recipe to try....

Ciao Reader! This creamy sausage tortellini soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Rich broth, tender tortellini, and just the right amount of Italian sausage come together in one pot, ready in under 30 minutes. It’s the soup I make when it's cold, and everyone wants something warm, filling, and familiar. Made with Amore ♥️, Elena. ⭐️Get This Recipe⭐️ Don't forget to leave a comment and STAR rating on the recipe you made- it helps others know it is a great recipe to try. Thank you! If you made a...

Ciao Reader! I’m writing this from a food blogging conference in L.A., soaking up ideas about the future of blogging and spending time with some wonderful friends. All of this learning is exciting, but it keeps reminding me of what matters most to me here… you. The real reason I do what I do! If you have a moment, I would truly love your feedback. Are there recipes you’d love to see as we head into late winter and spring? Or maybe why you keep coming back to my blog? Anything you’d like to...

Ciao Reader! I didn’t expect to love this one as much as I do, but here we are. These butter beans are creamy, cozy, and incredibly comforting. One pot, simple ingredients, and so much Italian flavor. The kind of dish that makes everyone fall in love at first bite, hence the name! ♥️, Elena. ⭐️Marry Me Butter Beans⭐️ Don't forget to leave a comment and STAR rating on the recipe you made- it helps others know it is a great recipe to try. Thank you! If you made a recipe and LOVED IT, please...