by Melissa Stroumbakis
Recipe Collection
Italian-inspired comfort for real family days: something fresh from the oven, a quick skillet after practice, or a slow-cooker supper waiting when you get home.
Meat & Poultry
Tender golden cutlets served with bright burst tomatoes and a fragrant basil finish.
A hearty one-pan comfort meal featuring roasted peppers and savory gnocchi.
Fragrant rosemary and a hint of orange zest define this rich, slowly simmered classic.
Fish & Seafood
Oven-roasted cod with juicy tomatoes, lemon, capers and oregano.
Pasta
Sun-burst roasted tomatoes meet silky whipped ricotta in this bright, cheering pasta dish.
Savory eggplant and citrus notes balanced by the satisfying crunch of roasted almonds.
A hearty, slow-simmered beef sauce with hints of rosemary, perfect over al dente pasta.
Vegetarian
Skillet-simmered cannellini beans with golden fennel and crisp lemon-Parmesan crumbs.
Vibrant garden basil and orange zest brighten this satisfying roast eggplant dish.
A simple, light vegetarian Rigatoni featuring roasted cherry tomatoes and whipped ricotta.
Desserts
A moist harvest-inspired cake with premium olive oil and a delicate citrus sugar finish.
After-Practice Suppers
Quick, golden, and ready when everyone walks in hungry.
A one-pan wonder that comes together fast when the time after practice runs late.
Slow Cooker
A deeply flavored, rich sauce prepared with ease for comforting home meals.
Hospitality & Wisdom
Choose two dinners for the busy evenings first. Keep pasta, canned beans, jarred roasted peppers and broth on hand; add fresh herbs or lemon when you can. One pan, a shortcut and a little care can still make a delicious supper. Set out what you have, invite everyone to sit, and let the meal be enough.
Meal preparation is a devotional practice. Plan your week with grace, using your time to prepare for the guests who will grace your table, honoring the Lord in the quiet moments of preparation.