Grilled Calzones Recipe 30 minutes calzones easy dinners grilled recipes italian-inspired main dish summer meals Apr 17, 2025

One summer evening, I had leftover pizza dough and not a clue what to make for dinner. I didn’t want to crank up the oven, so I tried something different — folded the dough, stuffed it with cheese and sauce, and tossed it on the grill. When I opened the lid? Golden, puffed calzones with smoky flavor...

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Air Fryer Chicken Parm Recipe 30 min recipe 4 servings air fryer chicken recipes comfort food dinner healthy dinner recipes italian-inspired kid friendly quick meals Apr 16, 2025

Chicken parmesan was one of the first “fancy” meals I ever made at home… but back then, it left my kitchen covered in oil splatters and a stack of dishes I didn’t want to face. Once I discovered how easy it is to make in the air fryer? Total game-changer.

This air fryer chicken parm has everything ...

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Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe 1-hour dinner 4 servings clean eating comfort food ideas healthy dinner recipes italian-inspired pizza recipes skillet meals weekend recipes Apr 15, 2025

Thick, Cheesy, and Oozing with Bold Tomato Flavor

If you're craving a pizza that’s more like a meal than a snack, this Chicago deep-dish pizza recipe is for you. It’s hearty, rich, and piled high with layers of melty cheese, chunky tomato sauce, and that signature golden crust that holds it all tog...

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Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Turkey Meatballs Recipe 30-minute prep comfort food gluten free option healthy dinner recipes high protein meals italian-inspired meal prep friendly serves 6 slow cooker turkey recipes Apr 12, 2025

I’ve made meatballs a million different ways, but when I need something light, cozy, and no-fuss, these Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Turkey Meatballs always hit the spot.

They’re juicy and flavorful with a hint of garlic and Parmesan, simmered low and slow in a rich tomato basil sauce that makes your k...

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Cheesy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe (Lightened-Up Comfort Food!) clean eating comfort food easy dinner recipes gluten free option healthy dinner recipes high protein meals italian-inspired vegetarian meals Apr 03, 2025

When I first started eating healthier, one of the hardest parts was saying goodbye to comfort food.
You know the kind — bubbly cheese, rich sauce, something warm and breaded. And for me, Eggplant Parmesan was the holy grail.

But guess what? You don’t have to say goodbye. This baked eggplant parmesa...

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