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Learn how to make my family's secret ingredient Italian meatballs that are incredibly tender and truly the best! You'll never need another meatball recipe again once you try them. Provided in this recipe are step-by-step instructions and our top tips and tricks for success! From my family to yours! I'm so happy to finally be sharing my family recipe for perfect Italian meatballs! This ...

Chewy and soft flourless peanut butter cookies dipped in dark chocolate! Each bite is filled with peanut buttery flavor, they're not too sweet - but just right, and naturally gluten-free. They're perfect for the holidays but also any time of the year too! Many readers over the years have loved these flourless peanut butter cookies! And for good reason - they're made with only 4 main ingred ...

This cranberry orange sauce is the perfect addition to your holiday meal! It's made with fresh cranberries, orange zest & juice, and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup. The flavors are a perfect blend of tart and sweet, and it's SO easy to make. If you love cranberry sauce, as I do, you'll love to know that it's the easiest thing to make at home! It's different from the store-boug ...

Learn how to make my mom's easy chicken cacciatore! A rustic Italian stew that is full of rich flavor. This recipe is made of tender braised chicken thighs with tomatoes, a medley of fresh herbs, and vibrant aromatics for deep flavor. From my family to yours! If you've never had chicken cacciatore (also known as Pollo alla cacciatora in Italian), you'll find that everyone makes it a bit ...

The whole family will love this flavorful pomegranate salad! Made with crisp apple slices, crunchy & sweet pomegranate seeds, and lots of greens paired with a homemade balsamic dressing. It's the perfect salad to serve as a Thanksgiving side salad or to compliment your favorite fall meal!  If you've never sprinkled sweet pomegranate seeds over a salad, then you are in for a treat! ...

Learn how to make cheesy scalloped potatoes! Layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked to perfection with the cheesiest sauce. Each bite is filled with flavors from fresh herbs and a rich cheese blend. How can I resist sharing a scalloped potato recipe as the holiday's approach?! I cannot. It is one of my favorites! If you've never had it, scalloped potatoes are made with thinly sliced p ...

Learn how to make breadcrumbs at home in just a few easy steps! Use them in your favorite Italian recipes, baked dishes, or any recipe you like. Making breadcrumbs at home has never been easier! If you've been buying store-bought breadcrumbs for recipes, I'm here to convince you that making breadcrumbs yourself is worth the little bit of effort in every way. I've been only using hom ...

This Italian sausage lasagna is one of my family's favorite lasagna recipes, and for good reason! Each layer is made up of tender pasta noodles, sweet & spicy Italian sausage, three Italian cheeses, and lots of fresh herbs. It's cheesy, rich, and simply irresistible! From my family to yours! Several years ago, my mom and I developed this lasagna recipe together. And years later, it i ...

Pasta e Ceci is a rustic Italian stew made of pasta and chickpeas! While simple ingredients are used, the deep flavors of this soup are accomplished by using fresh herbs and a parmesan rind to simmer with the soup. The end result is hearty, rich, and so satisfying! If you're a fan of pasta and chickpeas, then you will love this Italian Pasta e Ceci soup (pronounced as "pasta eh che-chi"). Wh ...

Eggplant lasagna; layers of thinly sliced baked eggplant, three melted Italian cheese, and accents of fresh herbs throughout each layer. You will be shocked by how flavorful and hearty this dish is without using any pasta noodles at all! One of my favorite summer vegetables is eggplant! And besides our classic eggplant parmesan being an all-time favorite recipe to make (and one of our most ...

This sweet corn and tomato salad is the ultimate summer side dish! It's tossed with creamy avocado, red onion, and a homemade fresh basil salad dressing. It's absolutely delicious and always a crowd-pleaser! If you're a fan of summer corn and tomatoes, you are going to want to try this grilled corn and tomato salad. The ingredients are really simple, but every bite sings with all the right f ...

Learn how to freeze basil from your garden with these easy basil cubes with olive oil! Keep them in your freezer, then toss them into pasta dishes, soups, stews, and salad dressings for a quick pop of herb flavor. Basil is one of my favorite herbs in the world. Its fresh flavor adds the perfect touch to so many dishes. My mom and I are both equally obsessed with it and grow a ton in our herb ...