I've been working on perfecting these Instant Pot meatballs with my homemade spaghetti sauce for quite some time. These are the most tender, moist, authentic meatballs you'll find. The recipe is from my late aunt from Italy. Growing up, every Sunday we would visit my...
If you're looking for a unique dessert to serve during the holidays, this creamy pumpkin panna cotta recipe is sure to impress your guests. During the fall months, I become obsessed with creating amazing pumpkin desserts like my Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake and Vegan...
This Instant Pot sausage and peppers recipe is versatile, easy to make, and comes out perfect every time. You can even make a large batch and freeze them to use in different dishes throughout the month. By mastering this one simple recipe, you'll be able to create a...
This vegan minestrone soup is packed with healthy ingredients like celery, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and spinach. It is then simmered in a flavorful Italian seasoned tomato broth. Vegan Minestrone Soup contains a variety of plant-based protein,...
This Pasta e Fagioli inspired by Olive Garden is so easy to create at home and takes only 20 minutes to cook. I love the soups at Olive Garden and have been making this copycat recipe at home for years along with their Zuppa Tuscana. You won't believe how incredibly...
My easy Italian Wedding Soup recipe is cooked in only minutes using the Instant Pot. The name Italian Wedding Soup is actually named "minestra maritata" which means married soup and refers to a marriage of flavors between meat and vegetables. This soup is not only...
If you love delicious Italian cuisine, this is the absolute best beef ragu recipe. I don't often brag about my recipes, but this recipe really is perfection and one of my greatest creations. I've seen a variety of different recipes over the years but they all usually...
This Chicken Meatball Recipe with homemade marinara was inspired by some of the best meatballs I've ever had at a Restaurant called Pitfire Pizza. A few years ago they changed their recipe and completely ruined what were once the best meatballs ever, so I decided to...
I created this Zuppa Toscana Soup after spending years as a child enjoying unlimited bowls of this soup at Olive Garden. Surprisingly, it is incredibly simple and easy to make. I started experimenting with this dish over 10 years ago and came up with a lower-calorie...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we have the perfect dish to impress your guests. Last week I enjoyed the new fall menu from Orange County's most wonderful restaurants Olea, Ironwood, and Vine which are all headed by executive chef...
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I've been working on perfecting these Instant Pot meatballs with my homemade spaghetti sauce for quite some time. These are the most tender, moist, authentic meatballs you'll find. The recipe is from my late aunt from Italy....
If you're looking for a unique dessert to serve during the holidays, this creamy pumpkin panna cotta recipe is sure to impress your guests. During the fall months, I become obsessed with creating amazing pumpkin desserts like my...
This Instant Pot sausage and peppers recipe is versatile, easy to make, and comes out perfect every time. You can even make a large batch and freeze them to use in different dishes throughout the month. By mastering this one...
This vegan minestrone soup is packed with healthy ingredients like celery, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and spinach. It is then simmered in a flavorful Italian seasoned tomato broth. Vegan Minestrone Soup...
This Pasta e Fagioli inspired by Olive Garden is so easy to create at home and takes only 20 minutes to cook. I love the soups at Olive Garden and have been making this copycat recipe at home for years along with their Zuppa...
My easy Italian Wedding Soup recipe is cooked in only minutes using the Instant Pot. The name Italian Wedding Soup is actually named "minestra maritata" which means married soup and refers to a marriage of flavors between meat...
If you love delicious Italian cuisine, this is the absolute best beef ragu recipe. I don't often brag about my recipes, but this recipe really is perfection and one of my greatest creations. I've seen a variety of different...
This Chicken Meatball Recipe with homemade marinara was inspired by some of the best meatballs I've ever had at a Restaurant called Pitfire Pizza. A few years ago they changed their recipe and completely ruined what were once...
