✅9/28/25 MEAL PLAN: in a dinner-time recipe rut? Let's get some meals on your table asap!...

Ciao Reader!

This week feels like that in-between moment- summer isn’t quite gone, but autumn is knocking on the door (sweater weather in the morning and shorts by the afternoon!). 'What's for dinner?' is always the question! I’ve been reaching for recipes that are equally cozy and fresh that bring everyone to the table (without the stress). I know you'll find something you love, too. Made with Amore💙, Elena.

✨Let’s start with a recipe you loved this week...

​Cannoli Cake​

Wow, can’t get enough of this fantastic cake. Better than a cannoli. -RON. ​MAKE THIS RECIPE​

✨Your cooking inspiration for the week...

Monday: Peas and Pancetta Pasta​

Tuesday: White Chicken Chili​

Wednesday: 5-ingredient Corn Casserole Serve with my pork tenderloin.

Thursday: Baked Chicken and Veggies​ Yay for one-pan meals!

Friday: Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice​ An all-time Italian favorite.

Weekend: Best Beef Stew​ One pot and let the comfort start!

👩🏻‍🍳 My Top Pick This Week: Pumpkin Bread! My kids are asking for this over and over again.

📣DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know you can favorite recipes on my site so they’re saved to your own easy-to-find list every time you visit?

Here’s how it works:
Just click the 🔖 “Save” button on any recipe card. (You’ll need to be logged in—if you’re not, it will ask you to log in or sign up- this is FREE.)

Then, any time you click the little magnifying glass—either under the heart icon (on the right-hand side of your screen) or at the top of the page, you’ll see “My Favorites” right at the top of your search results.

It’s like your own little CucinabyElena recipe box, ready whenever you need it. 📖

It will look something like this after you start saving your recipes. You can also organize them! I hope you can use this feature.