Over the last three weeks, food became a source of comfort, celebration, and connection. From home-cooked Italian classics during a challenging week, to sun-soaked meals in the Bahamas, and finally Christmas cooking filled with tradition and family, this stretch captured what The Amore Life is all about — slowing down, cooking with intention, and savoring moments together.
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What I Ate This Week: Simple Plates, Standout Bites & A Giada Win (Dec 1 – 7)
A hectic week meant lots of leftovers and quick meals, but a few standout bites brought some much-needed joy: Romanacci’s Penne alla Vodka with Chicken, a fantastic Chicken Francese and Brunello-filled dinner at Testo’s in Monroe, and a delicious Roman-Style Chicken inspired by Giada—made gluten-free with Arborio. Not every week is glamorous, but there were still moments worth savoring.
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What I Ate This Week: Flights, Flatbreads & Family Football (Nov 10 – 16)
From hotel bar bites in Charlotte to Notch 8 pizza and a home-smoked prime rib, this week was a mix of travel eats and comfort food. Between customer dinners, flag football games, and lazy Sunday cooking, each day had its own flavor — literally
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What I Ate This Week: Sandwiches, Hungryroot Experiments & Game Day Fun (Nov 3 – 9)
From a perfect Pollo Toscana sandwich to experimenting with Hungryroot meals, this week’s eats mixed convenience, local flavor, and a few surprises. With oysters at The Sinclair, nachos at Chelsea, and football feasts with friends, every bite reminded me that food is just as much about the company as it is about the flavor.
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What I Ate This Week: Burgers, Tacos & Cozy Home Cooking (Oct 27 – Nov 2)
From a cozy one-pot chicken dinner to juicy Fairfield burgers and carne asada tacos at Geronimo, this week’s meals balanced comfort with a touch of adventure. Even the weekends brought more deliciousness — café breakfasts, Italian dinners, and a little gelato while house hunting around town.
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What I Ate This Week: Comfort, Cajun Smoke & Family Feasts (Oct 20 – 26)
From a creamy Tuscan chicken pasta to bone-in Cajun smoked pork chops, this week’s menu was all about comfort and connection. Between house-hunting, family milestones, and a few nights out with friends, each meal offered something special — a reason to slow down, share a story, and savor the good stuff.
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Chicken Vesuvio: A Chicago-Italian Classic
This Chicken Vesuvio combines crispy chicken, golden potatoes, peas, and garlic in a white wine sauce. A Chicago-Italian classic, it’s hearty, rustic, and easy to make. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, it’s a one-pan dish that celebrates Italian-American heritage.
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Hearty Tuscan Ribollita: Italy’s Comforting Bread and Bean Soup
Discover the rich, rustic flavors of Tuscany with this authentic Ribollita recipe. This traditional peasant soup combines cannellini beans, day-old bread, and seasonal vegetables into a hearty, soul-warming dish that’s been passed down through generations. Whether you’re chasing comfort food or a taste of the Italian countryside, Ribollita delivers warmth in every bite.