A Tuscan-inspired soup featuring tender tortellini, creamy white beans, and a rich tomato broth—an easy, 15-minute dinner that’s also slow-cooker friendly. This version shares a similar tomato-forward base with my Tuscan white bean soup, but swaps in different vegetables and cheese tortellini for a fresh, satisfying twist on classic Italian flavors. Adding spinach and Parmesan … Read more

We love having food delivered. For us, the ideal Friday night is delivery, a bottle of wine, and a movie on the couch. Since many people enjoy takeout as much as we do, here’s a curated list of our favorite places to order delivery in Chicago. These picks are what we typically order and how … Read more

Lavender’s floral notes and juicy blackberries pair wonderfully with rich chocolate in these Blackberry Lavender Chocolate Cupcakes. The chocolate cupcakes are quick to make and turn out ultra-fluffy, moist, and perfectly sweet. Topped with a lavender-infused blackberry buttercream, the overall result is deeply fruity, delicately floral, and satisfyingly chocolatey—an ideal treat for anyone who loves … Read more

Refrigerated canned biscuits are cut into donuts, fried, and rolled in cinnamon sugar for Quick and Easy Grand Donuts! A perfect breakfast treat! Living in the country, sometimes a Saturday morning donut craving hits and you don’t want to drive to town looking like you just rolled out of bed. Yeast dough takes time and … Read more

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is a simple, flavorful weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy. Made with ground turkey and no condensed soup, this version of turkey shepherd’s pie is fast to prepare and delivers comforting, layered goodness without a long list of ingredients. Some lessons are learned the hard way. One of mine was realizing … Read more

Panna cotta is a simple yet elegant dessert. This lemon panna cotta is brightened with lemon juice and zest, a touch of vanilla bean paste, and topped with fresh blueberries. Making this Lemon Panna Cotta I recently made panna cotta for the first time and was surprised at how easy it is. It feels special … Read more

Melt-in-your-mouth tender and full of Mediterranean flavour, this Greek Slow Roast Leg of Lamb with Potatoes is an impressive centerpiece for holidays, special occasions, or a relaxed Sunday dinner. The bone-in leg is studded with garlic and fresh rosemary, slow-cooked in a bright, herbaceous broth, and finished with potatoes that soak up every savory drop. … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. These Italian Wedding Cookies are small, buttery, almond-filled cookies rolled in confectioners’ sugar. Tender and slightly crumbly, they melt on the tongue and are perfect for holiday trays or any celebration. With only six main ingredients, they’re an easy, classic Italian treat that always … Read more

Keep things healthy, crispy and delicious with this hash brown breakfast tostada. Topped with salty smoked salmon, a cucumber salsa and a runny fried egg, this is the perfect breakfast when classic breakfasts are a bore. I’m not a morning person, but weekends always bring grand plans: elaborate breakfasts, pretty photos, and time to enjoy … Read more

This gluten-free mozzarella sticks recipe is perfect for family dinners, salty snack cravings, and game-day appetizers. I grew up in a home where certain comfort foods were part of our routine: brownies for Sunday breakfast, soda floats and popcorn for movies, and frozen appetizers during TV nights. When I switched to gluten-free—and later spent time … Read more