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Eggplant Rollatini

Stephanie — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:00:46 +0000

This Eggplant Rollatini is fried to golden perfection, stuffed with an herb ricotta filling, and baked with savory marinara and gooey mozzarella cheese! This is a great meatless meal that you can make days or months ahead of time!

BONUS: You can bake or air fry the eggplant instead of deep frying if preferred!

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Italian Wedding Soup

Stephanie — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:47:12 +0000

This classic Italian Wedding Soup recipe has juicy meatballs in a flavorful broth with spinach and pasta! It’s easy to make on the stove top, Crock Pot, or the Instant Pot!

Be sure to pair this with my crusty, airy, No Knead Bread for dipping!

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Swedish Meatball Recipe

Stephanie — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:00:12 +0000

These juicy and flavorful Swedish Meatballs are smothered in a savory gravy cream sauce and are perfect over noodles or mashed potatoes. This is like no other recipe you’ve ever tried!

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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Stephanie — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:00:39 +0000

This restaurant-worthy Chicken Parmesan recipe is easy to make and bake in the oven with marinara and mozzarella! Serve this with pasta for an Italian dinner that your family will love! (more…)

Ricotta Meatballs (4 ways!)

Stephanie — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:00:21 +0000

These Ricotta Meatballs are so tender and flavorful! Serve them in a sub roll, with pasta, or with a simple side salad. BONUS: They’re easy to make on the Stove Top, Crock Pot, and can be oven baked 2 ways! They’re also make-ahead and freezer friendly. (more…)

Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Stephanie — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:00:21 +0000

Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic Italian dinner that’s easy to make from scratch with my homemade marinara sauce, or you can use jar sauce for an easy shortcut. These Italian meatballs are so juicy and tender, they almost melt in your mouth!

BONUS: You can make them on the stove top or in the Crock Pot! (And they make the best freezer meal.)

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Meatball Soup

Stephanie — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:46 +0000

This Meatball Soup recipe has a savory tomato broth with Italian seasonings, pasta noodles, spinach, and bell peppers. Top each serving bowl with a dollop of ricotta cheese and some Parmesan and you have a restaurant quality meal that your family will love! (more…)

Pizza Chicken

Stephanie — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 22:00:37 +0000

This Pizza Chicken has crispy breaded chicken that’s baked in marinara sauce with mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings! Your family will love the flavor of this fun, restaurant-quality meal! (more…)

Zucchini Parmesan

Stephanie — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:13:20 +0000

This breaded Zucchini Parmesan is fried until crispy and baked in a casserole dish with layers of marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Have more zucchini in your garden? Try my creamy zucchini soup and eggplant rollatini next!

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Mini Meatloaf

Stephanie — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:16 +0000

This easy recipe for Mini Meatloaf can be made in portion sizes on a sheet pan with half the baking time! Simple ingredients like Ritz crackers, cheddar cheese, and a delicious BBQ/Ketchup glaze pack on the flavor.

Be sure to serve this with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted green beans!

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