4/27/25 ✨New✨ Weekly Meal Plan: Seasonal Dinners + Weekend Brunch Favorites + a note from 💙Elena!...

Ciao Reader!

As the seasons change and life gets a little busier (spring sports and end-of-school activities are hitting hard over here!), I wanted to create something special to make your weeks easier and a little more delicious — a Sunday email straight from my cucina to yours.

Every Sunday, I’ll send you a handful of simple, seasonal recipe ideas to inspire your meals for the week ahead — including a couple of cozy weekend brunch and/or dessert recipes for those slower days we all need.

If I receive positive feedback that is helpful to you, I will continue to share weekly meal plans throughout the year. Here’s to filling your table with beautiful food and joyful moments💛...

✨First, let's start with a recipe that was well-loved last week:

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"Just made this tonight and it was so delicious… flavorful with only a few ingredients! It was also very easy and fast to make! Next time, I’ll have my daughter help me so she has an easy recipe to have while she’s in college. Thank you!" - Irene

Now, let's get your cooking inspiration for the week...

Dinner Ideas for Your Week:

• Family recipe for Chicken Cutlets - I shared these on Instagram, and everyone went wild for the recipe!
• ​White Bean Soup - one pot, nutrition-dense!
• ​Lemon Butter Baked Fish — Flaky white fish with a flavorful, light sauce. Serve it with creamy Parmesan rice.
• ​Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Breasts - The pan sauce is everything on this dish! Pairs well with steamed asparagus.
• ​Easy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese - a well-loved recipe from age 2 to 102! You can't go wrong with this one.
• Italian Peas and Pancetta Pasta — Serve with crusty bread for an easy and filling meal.

Something for Your Upcoming Weekend:

• ​Italian Cannoli Dip — Sweet, creamy, and perfect for a casual brunch party.
• Try our famous Fluffy Pancakes or Spinach Quiche for brunch!

🔖Bookmark this email or print the recipes you want to try — no stress, just simple cooking to enjoy with your loved ones. I'm eager to hear what you try first! Please leave a ⭐️review on the blog and let me know. If you like this email, please share it with a friend, coworker, or family member to spread the Italian love!

Buona settimana (have a good week),
Elena 🌸

My Top Pick This Week: