Elena Davis - CucinaByElena 🍋

Ciao Reader! I created this festive cookie collection to make your holiday baking easier, sweeter, and so much more joyful. Inside, you’ll find classic Italian favorites (+more) and cozy treats perfect for cookie boxes, gifting, exchanges, and all your holiday celebrations. It’s my little present from my cucina to yours, made with amore and meant to share, ♥️Elena. More CHRISTMAS DESSERT IDEAS! Planning a holiday menu? Check out these amazing 🎄RECIPE IDEAS. ⭐️COOKIE E-BOOK⭐️ Note: Please...

Ciao Reader! You’ve asked me for this recipe for years, the classic Italian Cream Cake, tender, buttery, and layered with coconut, pecans, and the creamiest frosting. I waited until it felt just right to share it… and this holiday season, it’s finally here. Enjoy. Made with Amore, ♥️Elena. ⭐️MAKE THIS RECIPE⭐️ Here is our tried and true WHOLE ROASTED TURKEY if you want our family recipe that is a winner every single time! If you made a recipe and LOVED IT, please leave a ⭐️rating and review...

Ciao Reader! A luscious, cocoa-forward twist on Italy’s most famous dessert, light, creamy, and completely coffee-free. Perfect for chocolate lovers and holiday tables alike. It's a wonderful make-ahead, no-bake dessert! Made with Amore, ♥️Elena. ⭐️MAKE THIS RECIPE⭐️ Here is our tried and true WHOLE ROASTED TURKEY if you want our family recipe that is a winner every single time! If you made a recipe and LOVED IT, please leave a ⭐️rating and review on the recipe post. It helps others recognize...

Ciao Reader! It’s the first week of December, and I couldn’t wait another day — Christmas is officially up in our home! The lights, the music, the scent of something 🍋baking. It’s such a magical time, and I love the way it fills our house with warmth and joy. This weekend, I also wanted to share a cozy little favorite with you — Minky Couture blankets (our family’s #1!) are 50% off right now with my code: ELENAD at checkout. Every year, I gift them to friends and family, and they still tell...

Ciao Reader! If you have leftover turkey, I have the perfect recipe: my new Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie. It’s creamy, savory, and baked under a layer of golden mashed potatoes for the ultimate cozy comfort meal. ✨ Since the best part of Thanksgiving is the days after, I’m also sharing my top leftover favorites — Simple Turkey Soup Turkey Tacos Pasta Bake (use turkey or ham instead of pot roast meat) Easy Pot Pie Ham and Bean Soup and Italian Sliders (in case you made ham)! Made with Amore,...

Ciao Reader! 🤫The secret to the 🦃best turkey ever? My easy herb butter guarantees juicy, flavorful meat every single time. No fuss, or days of prep, just a simple, reliable method with proven results. Try it! 5 cozy sides: Balsamic bacon Brussels sprouts, 5-ingredient corn casserole, my famous mashed potatoes to serve with the best gravy, our favorite baked mac and cheese, and the easiest homemade rolls (great for leftover sandwiches). 5 show-stopping pies (that are all family recipes)! Brown...

Ciao Reader! These easy brie bites are the holiday appetizer that disappears in minutes. Gooey cheese tucked into crisp puff pastry, drizzled with honey and a sprinkle of sea salt, simple, elegant, and perfect for your holiday gathering or dinner party. Made with Amore, ♥️Elena. ⭐️MAKE THIS RECIPE⭐️ Here is our tried and true WHOLE ROASTED TURKEY if you want our family recipe that is a winner every single time! If you made a recipe and LOVED IT, please leave a ⭐️rating and review on the...

Ciao Reader! Tender roasted acorn squash stuffed with Italian sausage, herbs, and melted cheese, simple ingredients that turn into something extraordinary. It’s the kind of comforting meal that makes a chilly night feel like home. Perfect for your Thanksgiving gathering or next weeknight dinner. Made with Amore, ♥️Elena. ⭐️STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE⭐️ Here is our tried and true WHOLE ROASTED TURKEY if you need a solid tried and true recipe to make during the holiday season! If you made a...

Ciao Reader! I’ll never forget my very first Thanksgiving in America. 🇺🇸 We had only been here a few weeks. My parents were invited by their new colleagues to a Thanksgiving dinner, a tradition we didn’t yet understand, surrounded by unfamiliar foods and faces. I didn’t speak a word of English. I was far from home, sitting at a table filled with strangers. But somehow… I felt a sense of warmth and love. Why? Because food is a universal language, one that needs no translation. That evening, we...