Hey Reader! Winter is citrus season, and while I once again miserably failed in growing a lemon tree in the Netherlands, I love to use lemons in my recipes. Here are some of my favorite Italian recipes with lemons🍋! If you'd like to help my blog, here are some 1-minute steps you could do that would help me tremendously.❤️ Pin your favorite recipes on your Pinterest account Leave a review/comment on the recipe page Share the recipe on your social media Thank you so much for your continuous...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! If you love seafood and classic comfort dishes, you're going to love this Seafood Lasagna! A creamy white sauce and lots of seafood, perfect for special occasions or a romantic date night! Creamy Seafood Lasagna (with frozen seafood mix) This Creamy Seafood Lasagna is rich, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make. Tender mixed seafood is sautéed with garlic and white wine, stirred into a silky homemade béchamel, and layered with lasagna noodles before being baked to golden...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! If after all the holiday cooking and baking you're now craving no fuss easy dinners for your family...I can relate! These chicken drumsticks only need a quick marinade made with easy pantry ingredients, and then they go straight in the oven! You can also add potatoes, broccoli, sweet potatoes, or peppers in the same pan to also have a side dish. Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks Golden crunch on the outside, juicy on the inside, these Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks are an easy...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! I don't know how the weather is where you are, but here it's been snowing since the weekend and it doesn't show any sign of stopping anytime soon. On these cold days, nothing's better than a hot bowl of soup. 🍲 Here are some of my favorites: "Ribollita" Authentic Tuscan Bread and Vegetable Soup Ribollita is a traditional Tuscan soup (or stew) made with stale bread, white beans, cabbage, and more vegetables. This is the real authentic recipe of Ribollita Toscana, the way it's been...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Happy New Year! 🍾 I hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and/or family, and had a fantastic New Year's Eve celebration. 2026 is here and we all hope for a better and happier year! I know that cooking and food must be the last thing you want to think about right now, but alas we still need to eat! :D These light and comforting recipes are easy to make, will fill your bellies with warmth and nutrition and you can make them in batches to last for a few days! Spicy & Smoky...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Christmas is just a week away and I already have my menu somewhat planned. If you're still in planning mode and need some more ideas for mains, appetizers, or desserts, and want to bring something new to your family table this year, you're going to love these Italian Christmas recipes! Appetizers: Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Pizza Bites A fun and easy appetizer to serve during the holiday season. These bite-sized pizzas are perfect for parties or as a snack while watching a...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! If I could eat a dinner made of just appetizers, I would. I love the small bites, and tasting all different flavors and consistencies. When I host Christmas or dinner parties, I like to go all the way with a wide variety of appetizers. So here's the latest recipe I posted on the blog (we loved these crostini so much we already made them 2 more times this week), plus more Christmas themed appetizers to save! Baked Brie and Prosciutto Crostini These Baked Brie and Prosciutto...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! One of my favorite Italian traditions is Sunday lunch. Growing up, Sunday lunch was my favorite part of the week: getting in the car in the late morning to drive to my grandparents, being able to play with my cousins, having a feast at the big table with my entire family. It's one of the things I miss the most now that I live abroad. The menu for Sunday lunch was not very varied, but I loved the predictability. Lasagna, Pasta al Forno, Polenta, or Tortelli were the favorite first...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! It's no secret Ricotta cheese is one of my favorite ingredients. It's so versatile and can be used for savory recipes (like these Salmon & Ricotta Ravioli, or Lemon Ricotta Pasta) and sweet recipes (like this Raspberry Ricotta Cake or these Lemon Ricotta Cookies). This week we go even further, with a recipe that can be both a delicious appetizer (as a dip or crostini topping) AND a flavorful pasta sauce! Baked Ricotta with Cherry Tomatoes and Onions Creamy, aromatic, and bursting...
2 months ago • 1 min read