Elena Davis - CucinaByElena 🍋

Ciao Reader! With Easter tomorrow, I wanted to send this a day early, just in case you need a few last-minute ideas for your table. Plan your Easter 🐣 menu with all my top-rated holiday recipes. Steal my menu and make it easy: Lamb Chops, Dad's Au Gratin Potatoes, Asparagus, Deviled Eggs, Spring Salad, Glazed Carrots, and Easter Bread (I am making without the decorative eggs). Make these recipes if you are serving ham: Fresh Ham, Ham with Glaze. Or, try my Roasted Lamb, or my popular Prime...

Ciao Reader! This is one of those recipes that feels a little fancy but couldn’t be easier to make. Golden, tender chicken thighs braised in a rich, silky pan sauce made right in the same pan, capturing every bit of flavor from those beautiful browned bits. Serve it with crusty bread or potatoes to soak up every drop of that sauce… trust me, you won’t want to waste a single bite. 💛 Mangia! ⭐️MAKE THE RECIPE⭐️ 😋Have you tried one of my recipes? Please leave a comment and 🌟STAR rating on the...

Ciao Reader! You know how some weeks just feel… full? Not always in a bad way, just a lot all at once. That was this week for me- a lot of moving parts with lots of joy in the midst. I shared one of my simplest, most loved recipes on TV this week, and now I’m bringing it straight to your kitchen. Lemon loaf cake (see a reader review at the bottom of this email 💛. ABC 4 Good Things Utah kitchen with Nicea Wherever this week finds you, I hope you find a moment to slow down, cook something...

Ciao Reader! I never thought I’d say this… but I can’t stop eating cabbage. Roasted the Italian way, it transforms into something completely irresistible, with crispy, caramelized edges, tender centers, and finished with Pecorino and a drizzle of balsamic that makes every bite feel a little special. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and somehow both comforting and elevated at the same time. Even the kids love it, which says everything. If you think cabbage is boring, this recipe will change your...

Ciao Reader! This is not your average chicken salad. It’s fresh, herby, and full of bright flavor with tender chicken, a creamy dressing, and the most beautiful touch of tarragon. You can serve it in salad cups or as a sandwich. Tarragon gives it that subtle, slightly citrusy, almost elegant flavor that instantly makes it taste like something you’d order at a little café in Italy or France. It comes together in minutes, makes the perfect light lunch or entertaining dish, and somehow feels...

Ciao Reader! This is one of the very first recipes I ever shared here, a simple lemon cake my mamma made for us growing up. Soft, delicate, and perfectly balanced, never too sweet, always just right. I gave it a fresh update with new photos and a little extra love, just in time for your Easter table… but truly, it’s the kind of cake you’ll want to make all year long. It’s light, tender, and full of bright lemon flavor, the kind of recipe that feels nostalgic, effortless, and quietly...

Ciao Reader! This is one of my favorite little secrets for effortless entertaining. Take a simple jar of olives and transform them into something truly special. It takes just minutes, but tastes like something you’d be served at a beautiful Italian aperitivo. Briny, bright, and full of flavor, these olives instantly elevate any table, whether it’s a casual gathering or your Easter holiday spread. They’re easy, make-ahead, and always the first thing to disappear. 💛 Mangia! Let me know when you...

Ciao Reader! It’s Easter week, one of my favorite times to slow down, gather, and cook something meaningful for the people we love. And to make it even easier, I’m giving you a FREE Easter Dinner Menu eBook (it may take a minute to download), filled with my best recipes, all planned out so you don’t have to think twice. Let’s hold onto what matters most: good food, simple moments, and time together around the table. This week brought some sad news about someone very dear to me, and it...

Ciao Reader! I’ll be honest, I never loved this famous Utah classic… until I made the cheese sauce completely from scratch. And that changed everything. Instead of the usual shortcut ingredients, this version is rich, creamy, and full of real flavor, the kind that makes you go back for seconds (and thirds). It still has that nostalgic, cozy feel, but elevated in the best way. Perfect for your Easter table or any time you want something comforting, crowd-pleasing, and unforgettable. 💛 Mangia!...