5/4/25 ✨New✨ Weekly Meal Plan: Cinco De Mayo and Mother's Day menu ispo and more 💙, Elena!...

Ciao Reader!

This week’s meal plan is bursting with vibrant flavor and sweet celebration! We’re kicking off with Cinco de Mayo-inspired dishes—full of zest, spice, and bold colors. Then we’ll roll into the weekend with Mother’s Day favorites, including strawberry treats and cozy brunch ideas perfect for gathering around the table with the ones you love most.

✨Let's start with a recipe that was well-loved last week:

​Breaded Chicken Cutlets​

"This will definitely be on repeat in our house!!! Talk about Easy, and the most tender, moist chicken I’ve ever eaten! Thank you, Elena!" - KATHY

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

Dinner Ideas for Your Week (Mexican-Inspired Ideas):

• ​Mexican Street Corn Dip – warm, creamy, and crave-worthy. Serve with Polo Asado (my favorite!).
• ​Al Pastor Tacos – sweet, smoky, and bold in flavor.
• ​Slow Cooker Carnitas + Tomato Salsa – juicy, crisp-edged pork + easy blender salsa, just grab the chips and let's eat!
• ​White Chicken Enchiladas - a Davis family favorite recipe! Serve with our Mexican fruit salad.
• ​Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Coleslaw – zesty, creamy, and fresh. If you love shrimp, try my shrimp ceviche!
• ​Cheesy Veggie Pasta Bake - an Italian favorite that everyone loves!

Something for Your Upcoming Mother's Day Weekend:

• ​Dutch Baby Pancakes with whipped cream and fruit salad.
• ​Italian baked eggs in sauce – simple and elegant.
• ​Spring Salad - packed with nutrients and pretty colors.
• ​Strawberry Tiramisu (No-Bake!) – light, creamy, and perfect for spring. I also love a simple strawberry crumble.

🔖Bookmark this email or print the recipes you want to try — no stress, just simple cooking to enjoy with your loved ones. Please leave a ⭐️review on the blog and let me know.

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Buona settimana! Elena 💙

My Top Pick This Week: Lemon Ricotta Cake (stay tuned on my Instagram; I am sharing a video of this recipe this week!)...