Elena Davis - CucinaByElena 🍋

Ciao Reader! Once you realize how simple it can be to make really good bread at home, it’s hard to go back to store-bought. Simple ingredients, a beautiful crust, a warm, soft center, and nothing compares to that fresh-baked bread smell filling your entire house! Make one for Sunday dinner, use it for sandwiches during the week, or tear off a warm piece to dunk into a big bowl of cozy soup. The best! Here are 6 to try: No-Knead Crusty Italian Bread — Our weekly bread! Crusty outside, soft and...

Ciao Reader! You know that “What am I going to make for dinner?” feeling at 5 PM? I’ve got you. My new Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta is the kind of dinner that gets everyone running to the table and leaves you with clean plates. And the best part? It’s on the table in about 30 minutes. Easy, cozy, family-friendly, and absolutely delicious. Let me when you try it by leaving a comment on the recipe post. ❤️ Made with Amore, Elena. ⭐️ RECIPE LINK ⭐️ 🍋 BEST Lemon Recipes! 🍋 ⭐️ Best BBQ Recipes...

Ciao Reader! My Beef Barbacoa cooks low and slow until it’s unbelievably tender, juicy, and practically falling apart, with smoky chipotle, garlic, lime, and warm spices in every bite. Make it in the slow cooker or Dutch oven, then use it all week: pile it into warm tortillas, make burrito bowls, quesadillas, nachos, or simply serve it over rice with all your favorite toppings. ⭐️ RECIPE LINK ⭐️ One batch, so many delicious dinners. This is a keeper for the busy season ahead! Made with Amore...

Ciao Reader! I’m holding onto summer for just a little bit longer, and Labor Day weekend feels like the perfect excuse for one more big summer meal outside with all the foods we love. If you’re hosting, heading to a BBQ, or just wondering what to make this weekend, here are a few ideas. Let me know what you make! APPETIZERS Classic Italian Bruschetta — juicy summer tomatoes, basil, garlic, and good olive oil. Salami Cups — versatile, simple, and always beautiful for entertaining. Tarragon...

Ciao Reader! My new schiacciata bread has everything I love about a rustic Italian bakery loaf: a golden, olive oil-rich crust, an airy middle, and just enough chew. A few simple folds and an overnight rest give this Tuscan bread its beautiful texture, no mixer needed! Slice it for sandwiches, serve it with your first cozy soup of the season, or tear off a piece and dunk it in my dipping oil. That last one is usually where we start. 😉 Made with Amore ♥️, Elena. ⭐️ RECIPE LINK ⭐️ 🍋 BEST Lemon...

Ciao Reader! You NEED this Blackened Salmon in your 20-minute meal rotation! It gets that gorgeous, deeply seasoned crust on the outside while staying buttery and flaky inside. Then comes my favorite part- a garlicky butter finish with fresh lemon that melts right into all those spices. YUM! Easy enough for a busy Tuesday night, delicious enough that you’ll crave it again next week. Made with Amore ♥️, Elena. ⭐️ RECIPE LINK ⭐️ 🍋 BEST Lemon Recipes! 🍋 ⭐️ Best BBQ Recipes Here ⭐️ ⭐️ONE PAN...

Ciao Reader! Before we get to this week’s meal plan, I have one tiny favor to ask! You may notice a new “Add Us As A Preferred Google Source” button at the top of my blog posts. If you enjoy and trust my recipes, I’d love for you to click it and add CucinabyElena as one of your preferred sources. Why? It tells Google that you want to see more content from ✅CucinabyElena in your search results, and it helps my recipes appear more prominently for you when you search. It takes just a few...

Ciao Reader! Happy Friday! I have some exciting news… I FINALLY started a YouTube channel! 🎉 I might be the last creator to do it, but better late than never, right? 😉 I’ll be sharing recipes, cooking tips, Italian food and traditions, and more! It’s completely FREE to subscribe, and it would mean so much to have you there supporting me as I get started. And if you have a food-loving friend, please share it with them too! Also, Tomato Herb Focaccia is going viral on my website right now! It’s...

Ciao Reader! Tender potatoes and fresh green beans are tossed with a bright, flavorful Italian dressing while they’re still warm, so they soak up every bit of that goodness. If you still have fresh green beans from the garden or farmers' market, this is your sign to make one of my favorite simple Italian sides! Made with Amore ♥️, Elena. ⭐️ RECIPE LINK ⭐️ 🍋 BEST Lemon Recipes! 🍋 ⭐️ Best BBQ Recipes Here ⭐️ ⭐️ONE PAN DINNERS HERE ⭐️ 😋Have you tried one of my recipes? Please leave a comment and...