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A bowl of creamy Bacon Cheeseburger Soup topped with shredded cheese, bacon, and chopped green onions, served with a sesame burger bun half on the side. A pickle spear sits on the plate next to the bowl.

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup 🍔

A close-up of a spoonful of Easy Chicken and Dumplings with shredded chicken, diced carrots, and celery in a thick broth, held above a full pot of the comforting dish.

Easy Chicken and Dumplings 🥟

A pot of Italian Wedding Soup with meatballs, spinach, diced carrots, and celery sits on a woven mat. A ladle lifts out tender meatballs and vegetables in rich broth. White cabinets form the background.

Italian Wedding Soup 👰🏻‍♀️

A close-up of a ladle lifting a cheesy, Chicken Parmesan Soup-inspired, tomato-based lasagna soup with pasta, spinach, and herbs from a black slow cooker in a cozy kitchen setting.

Chicken Parmesan Soup 🍅

A close-up of a ladle holding Creamy Italian Sausage Potato Soup with visible chunks of vegetables and ground meat, hovering over a pot of the same soup in a kitchen setting.

Creamy Italian Sausage Potato Soup 🥔

A ladle lifts cheesy ravioli, sausage, and herbs from a creamy tomato soup in a white pot. This One Pot Sausage Ravioli Soup is rich and orange-red, with visible spices and chopped greens for extra flavor.

One Pot Sausage Ravioli Soup🍅

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My New Cookbook is Now Available!

Family Style Italian and American recipes passed down to me from my mother and grandmother along with some recipes developed by me based on all of my learning and experiences.

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A hand with purple nail polish holds a spoonful of pasta in red sauce, garnished with herbs and grated cheese, over a white bowl on a checkered table mat.

One-Pot Homemade Italian SpaghettiOs (Just Like Mom Made)

A close-up of creamy penne pasta with ground meat, topped with chopped parsley and shaved Parmesan, being lifted from a white plate with a fork.

One-Pot Smoky Marry Me Pasta

A hand with pink-painted nails holds a sandwich filled with melted cheese, sliced meats, sauerkraut, and peppers, with buns visible in the background.

Fried Bologna Sliders

A close-up of caramelized onions being lifted by a spoon from a pan, with a browned steak cooking in oily juices below.

Cast Iron French Onion Chuck Roast with Dano’s Seasoning

A bowl of mashed potatoes topped with shredded beef and a pepper, with a spoon drizzling rich brown sauce over the dish.

Chicago-Style Italian Butter Chuck Roast (Cast Iron)

A spoon pours brown gravy over shredded meat on a slice of bread, served with roasted baby potatoes on a white plate.

Crockpot Italian Garlic Butter Beef & Potatoes

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A hand lifts a cheesy, baked sandwich from a tray of pull-apart sliders, topped with herbs and melted cheese. The sandwiches are golden brown and layered with marinara sauce and mozzarella.

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

A close-up of a serving spoon lifting a portion of baked rice and chicken with tomatoes from a casserole dish in a bright kitchen.

Italian Stick of Butter Chicken and Rice

A bowl of saucy Crispy Oven-Baked Wings sits on a table alongside a cup of ranch dressing and a bowl of celery and carrot sticks for dipping.

Crispy Oven-Baked Wings

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Creamy Italian-Style Baked Spaghetti (Better Than Baked Ziti)

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