This easy stove top Lasagna Soup is the ultimate cold weather comfort food! All the rich flavors of a traditional Italian lasagna come together to create a convenient, hearty pasta soup topped with bubbly ricotta cheese and mozzarella. And yes, it’s easy enough for busy weeknights and also inexpensive to make. 💁🏻♀️ I feel like collectively we could all use more easy-to-make soup recipes, and it doesn’t get much simpler or delicious than this. If you really want to take it over the top, you could make creamy ricotta cheese…
Continue ReadingCreamy Finnish Salmon Soup with Dill & Crème Fraîche
Finnish Salmon Soup, or “Lohikeitto,” is a classic dish from Finland that embodies the country’s love for fish and dairy. This easy, comforting soup combines tender salmon fillets, creamy potatoes, and fresh dill in a seafood stock base flavored with carrots and leeks. Crème fraîche stirred in at the end adds the perfect creamy touch! I first discovered this soup in a video on Instagram, and immediately set out to recreate it at home. I think you’re going to love it! Not quite as thick as a salmon chowder, but…
Continue ReadingStuffed Cannelloni with Spinach and Creamy Béchamel
My Cannelloni with Creamy Béchamel is a luxurious Italian dish that combines tender cannelloni pasta stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. The stuffed cannelloni is then topped with a velvety béchamel sauce to make a dish that’s both indulgent and satisfying. This dish makes a great choice for any dinner or special occasion, and it gets my personal vote for exceptional and impressive pasta dishes! We especially love this easy cannelloni recipe because it can be made-ahead and frozen for later (baked or unbaked!)….
Continue Reading20-Minute Tandoori Salmon Rice Bowls
If you love the classic flavors and spices found in tandoori recipes, you absolutely must give my Tandoori Salmon Rice Bowls a try! With just 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cook time, these are easy enough for any day of the week. Plus, they’re deeply flavored with warm spices, and also tender and juicy thanks to a marinade made from Greek yogurt. A pretty fantastic addition to our growing collection of salmon recipes, no? You can serve the salmon rice bowls with any vegetable you like…
Continue ReadingPan-Seared NY Strip Steak with Salsa Verde
Juicy New York Strip Steak with Herby Green Sauce Nothing tops a perfectly cooked, tender, juicy steak! This easy Pan Seared NY Strip Steak requires very little effort and very little time. Here, I’ll talk about why it’s important to generously season steaks before cooking, why the pan you use really does matter, and different ways to serve your perfect New York strip. Versatile enough for most vegetable and potato side dishes, I hope this strip steak recipe will help you overcome any fear you might have of cooking steak…
Continue ReadingCheesy Layered Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Crispy Eggplant & Creamy Melted Mozzarella: What More Could You Want?! This Easy Eggplant Parmesan recipe is a classic Italian dish (Melanzane alla Parmigiana) that combines the richness of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese with the hearty flavors of eggplant and marinara sauce. It takes time to prep — about 30 minutes — but it’s so worth it. With just a few simple steps you will have the ultimate Italian comfort food to enjoy with family and friends. Make This Immediately Personally, I love to make this on a lazy Sunday….
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