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Elena Davis - CucinaByElena 🍋

Ciao! Here you'll find simple & delicious recipes for everyone. Born in Italy and raised on sensational foods- I'm sharing my tips and tricks for all your favorite Italian recipes plus other favorites. Join thousands of readers and get my weekly emails with the latest recipes.

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frozen lemon dessert

😋🍋 Our 3-Generation Lemon Dessert (I’m Not Allowed to Show Up Without This!)...

Ciao Reader! This is one of those recipes that means everything to me. A 3-generation family dessert, simple, creamy, and full of bright lemon flavor, it’s the one I bring to every summer gathering. And I’m not exaggerating when I say… once you bring it, you won’t be allowed to show up without it again. It’s refreshing, nostalgic, and always the first thing to disappear. Mangia💛, Elena. Get all my Mother's Day recipe ideas! ⭐️ GET THE RECIPE ⭐️ ✨ Mother's Day Brunch Ideas ✨ ⭐️ONE PAN DINNERS...
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tacos salad weekly meal plan

😋5/17/26: WEEKLY 🍽MEAL PLAN - Your End-of-School Year Survival Meal Plan 💛...

Ciao Reader! This time of year always feels like a whirlwind. School programs, graduations, sports, weddings, end-of-year parties… suddenly the month of May turns into one long calendar reminder 😊. Let's keep things simple, quick, fresh, and doable. Even during the busiest seasons, I still believe gathering around the table matters, even if it’s quick, imperfect, and whoever happens to be home that night. Sending love, 💛 Elena. Let's start with a recipe you LOVED this week. This is a great...
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Italian Green Bean Salad

😋NEW RECIPE: Your Fridge Needs This Right Now (and all summer long...)

Ciao Reader! This is one of those recipes that reminds me how good simple food can be. Tender green beans tossed with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and simple Italian flavors… It’s fresh, bright, and somehow tastes even better after sitting for a bit. This is exactly the kind of dish you’d find on an Italian summer table. I love making this for BBQs, grilled dinners, lunches, or honestly just keeping it in the fridge to snack on throughout the week. It’s easy, make-ahead friendly, and goes with...
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Blackened Shrimp Recipe

😋NEW RECIPE: This 10-Minute Recipe Saved Dinner 🔥...

Ciao Reader! Juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp with bold flavor and just the right amount of heat, ready in about 10 minutes. It’s simple and the kind of meal you can throw together on a busy night and still sit down feeling like you made something really yummy. I make this on repeat (kids' request)… and once you try it, you will too. 💛 Mangia! Elena. ⭐️ GET THE RECIPE ⭐️ ⭐️ONE PAN DINNERS HERE ⭐️ 😋Have you tried one of my recipes? Please leave a comment and 🌟STAR rating on the recipe post- it...
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lemon bars

😋5/10/26: WEEKLY 🍽MEAL PLAN - 🌸Happy Mother's Day + the best recipes to add to your table this week...

Ciao Reader! Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures. The ones who nourish, show up, hold everything together, and somehow still make it to the table. Sending love to all of you! 💛Elena. I've got a great recipe line-up of recipes for you this week- I hope it helps bring dinner to your table. Let's start with a recipe you LOVED this week (I love the comments that come from all over the world, now 🥰. You can practice your Spanish with this reader comment...)...
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Tortellini Pasta Salad

😋 NEW RECIPE: This Pasta Salad Disappears at Every BBQ (✨make extra and keep it in your fridge!) ...

Ciao Reader! This is the kind of recipe that makes life feel easy - bring it to BBQs, serve at cookouts, keep in the fridge for quick lunches, trust me, you'll find yourself making it again. Mangia💛, Elena. ⭐️ GET THE RECIPE ⭐️ ✨ Mother's Day Brunch Ideas ✨ ⭐️ONE PAN DINNERS HERE ⭐️ 😋Have you tried one of my recipes? Please leave a comment and 🌟STAR rating on the recipe post- it helps my small online business. Grazie! If you made a recipe and LOVED IT, please leave a ⭐️rating and review on...
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asparagus salad

😋 NEW RECIPE: The Easy 🥗 Salad Steals the Show + What I'm Making for Cinco De Mayo 🇲🇽...

Ciao Reader! Asparagus Salad - It’s fresh, vibrant, and comes together so easily, but tastes like something you’d order at a beautiful little restaurant. The crispy breadcrumbs on top take it over the edge… don’t skip them. Here are some last-minute ideas for your Cinco de Mayo menu! I'm making white chicken enchiladas and street corn dip! Last night we made our shrimp tacos since the kids couldn't decide between that and the enchiladas. Speaking of enchiladas- try the red version sometime!...
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pizza al taglio roman pizza

😋4/26/26: WEEKLY 🍽MEAL PLAN -

Ciao Reader! This first week of May has a little bit of everything: Cinco de Mayo, busy weeknights, and Mother’s Day just around the corner. So I put together a plan that keeps things simple. And if you’re planning ahead, I also created a round-up of my favorite Mother’s Day brunch recipes, the kind of dishes that feel thoughtful, beautiful, and made with amore! ♥️, Elena. ⭐️If you made a recipe, please leave a star rating and comment- this helps others online know it is a recipe worth making...
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Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

😋 NEW RECIPE: 🍓🍰 This Is the Tres Leches Recipe I Finally Got Right (so worth it!)...

Ciao Reader! This one took time! Tres leches has always been one of my favorite desserts, and I wanted this version to be just right, soft, perfectly soaked, and not too sweet, with fresh strawberries in every bite. I tested it again and again until it finally felt like the one. It’s light, creamy, and so special! Let me know when you try it. 💛 Mangia! Elena. Save it for your Cinco de Mayo menu! ⭐️ Get The Recipe ⭐️ ✨ QUICK PASTA DINNERS ✨ ⭐️ONE PAN DINNERS HERE ⭐️ 😋Have you tried one of my...
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