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Slices of baked lasagna, with one slice on a serving spatula, in a baking dish.

Ricotta Cheese Lasagna with Marinara Sauce

Meatballs in marinara sauce on top of a plate of spaghetti.

Classic Italian Meatballs (Tender and Juicy!)

Homemade Pasta Carbonara with Bacon

Homemade Pasta Carbonara with Bacon

Baked boneless chicken thighs with onions and herbs rest in a white rectangular baking dish. The chicken boasts a golden-brown crust, surrounded by caramelized onions and topped with fresh thyme. A textured gray cloth peeks from the left side.

30-Minute Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

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A white bowl filled with a white bean salad, mixed with chopped red peppers, herbs, and crumbled cheese. A fork and spoon rest on the bowl’s edge, and a drizzle of olive oil is visible.

Italian Marinated White Bean Salad

A top-down view of a skillet with golden-brown chicken breasts, artichoke hearts, and fettucchine pasta garnished with fresh parsley. A lemon slice and a napkin are beside the skillet, and two golden serving utensils rest inside.

Stovetop Skillet Chicken with Artichokes

A gray plate with square-shaped shortbread biscuits, some with scalloped edges, sprinkled with crumbs. Fresh rosemary garnishes the arrangement, adding a touch of green. The background is a soft, textured gray surface.

Parmesan Herb Shortbread Squares

A plate of spaghetti with clams, garnished with parsley and chili flakes, sits on a light blue background. A lemon wedge rests on the plate. A white-handled fork twirls the pasta. A small bowl of chili flakes is in the upper corner.

Linguine with Chopped Clam Sauce

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Creamy strawberry ice cream in a glass baking pan with an old-fashioned metal scoop

No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

Fried zucchini slices in a skillet with a spatula, lemon wedges, and herbs sprinkled over the top.

Pan-Fried Zucchini with Parmesan

Tomato soup in a bowl, with croutons on top and fresh basil.

Tuscan Pappa al Pomodoro

Corn and Sugar Snap Pea Succotash Salad

Corn and Sugar Snap Pea Succotash Salad

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A plate of spaghetti with clams, garnished with parsley and chili flakes, sits on a light blue background. A lemon wedge rests on the plate. A white-handled fork twirls the pasta. A small bowl of chili flakes is in the upper corner.

Linguine with Chopped Clam Sauce

Rigatoni and kale tossed with a creamy sundried tomato sauce on a serving plate.

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce

Round pasta combined with crumbed sausage and broccoli rabe in a large skillet.

Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Pasta with butternut squash sauce and roasted chunks of butternut squash in a serving bowl. garnished with sage leaves and shredded Parmesan cheese.

Parmesan-Sage Butternut Squash Pasta

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Matchstick-cut fresh carrot salad in a bowl, with serving utensils set alongside.

Crunchy Bistro Carrot Salad

A baked zucchini frittata with melted chunks of brie, shown in a ruffle-edged baking dish.

Baked Zucchini Frittata with Brie

Buttered brussels sprouts on a platter with a serving spoon.

5-Minute Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Parsley Butter

Baby Potato Salad with Herbed Lemon Aioli

Baby Potato Salad with Herbed Lemon Aioli

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A white bowl filled with a white bean salad, mixed with chopped red peppers, herbs, and crumbled cheese. A fork and spoon rest on the bowl’s edge, and a drizzle of olive oil is visible.

Italian Marinated White Bean Salad

A bowl of roasted cauliflower salad with chickpeas, arugula, cilantro, and crumbled feta cheese placed for serving. Nearby are bowls of parsley and cilantro leaves, and a bowl of creamy dressing A napkin and wooden utensils rest beside the bowl on a light-colored surface.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Chickpeas and Farro

Spicy cucumber salad tossed with chili oil and peanut butter dressing served in a bowl.

Peanut Chili Crisp Cucumber Salad

Panzanella salad in a wooden salad bowl, with two serving spoons resting on the edge.

Panzanella Salad with Roasted Tomatoes

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Foolproof Raspberry Frangipane Tart

Foolproof Raspberry Frangipane Tart

An unsliced upside down plum cake on a plate.

Cornmeal Upside-Down Plum Cake

Easy Lemon Cake In One Bowl

Easy Lemon Cake In One Bowl

Chocolate Streusel Pumpkin Bread

Chocolate Streusel Pumpkin Bread

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I’m a food obsessed super-taster, professionally trained cook and cookbook author ALL about creating elevated dinners with everyday ingredients. Find simplified recipes made from scratch and enjoy incredibly tasty food!

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