Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy Cuisine: Italian (Southern) Main Flavor Profile: Savory, slightly bitter, garlicky Dish Type: Vegetarian main or side Ingredients Main Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) orecchiette pasta 1 bunch broccoli rabe (rapini), ends trimmed and roughly chopped 4 tablespoons extra virgin…

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 45–50 minutes Servings: 6 (2 enchiladas per serving) Difficulty: Easy Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American low-carb Dietary Tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Ingredients For the Enchiladas 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (about 1 rotisserie chicken) 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese (divided) ¼…

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Servings: 6 Difficulty: Easy to Medium Cuisine: Italian (Healthy/Light) Best Served With: Whole wheat pasta, zoodles, garlic toast Ingredients Main Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks,…

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: Approximately 3 hours Servings: 6 Difficulty: Medium Cuisine: Italian Best Served With: Fresh pasta, garlic bread, and a glass of red wine Ingredients Main Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced 2 celery…

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Moderate Servings: 4 Cuisine: Fusion (Italian-American / Cajun) Category: Main Course Dietary Info: Contains dairy and gluten  Ingredients For the Steak: 1 lb (450g) sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip steak 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade) 1 tablespoon olive oil…

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50–60 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 20 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate Servings: 10–12 slices Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) Wet Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil (or…

Prep Time: 15 minutes Freeze Time: 4–6 hours (or overnight) Total Time: 6 hours Servings: 12 squares or scoops Difficulty Level: Easy Cuisine: American / Retro Dessert Meal Type: Side Dish or Dessert Ingredients Base Mixture 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Fruity Add-ins 1 cup crushed…

Prep Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour (or overnight) Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Servings: 12 mini pies Difficulty: Easy Method: No-Bake Cuisine: American / Dessert Ingredients Chocolate Crust 1 ½ cups (150g) chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreo or chocolate graham crackers) 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted Pinch of salt Peanut Butter…

Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: 30 minutes (optional) Cook Time: 45–50 minutes Total Time: 55–60 minutes (1½ hours with marinating) Servings: 4 (2 drumsticks per serving) Difficulty: Easy Flavor Profile: Sweet, smoky, tangy, sticky Ingredients Chicken 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2–2.5 lbs / 1 kg) 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground black…

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35–40 minutes Total Time: 45–50 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty Level: Easy Meal Type: Side Dish / Appetizer Cuisine: American / Comfort Food Ingredients Main Ingredients 1½ lbs (680 g) baby potatoes or small Yukon Gold/red potatoes, halved or quartered 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter 3 cloves garlic,…