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The modern nonna recipes

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Hidden Veggie Orzo Soup

33 · This Hidden Veggie Orzo Soup with chicken is the ultimate comfort food, because not only is it easy, but it also has the most stunning color from the blended veggies. This soup is for anyone who might be picky about their veggies and loves a smooth texture.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 5 Chicken drumsticks
Produce
  • 1 Carrot
  • 2 Celery, ribs
  • 3 Garlic cloves, whole
  • 1 Parsley, fresh
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper
  • 3 Shallots
Canned Goods
  • 4 cups Veggie broth, unsalted organic
Pasta & Grains
  • 3/4 cup Orzo
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Salt
Liquids
  • 6 cups Water
Juiciest 6 Ingredient Chicken - The Modern Nonna

24 · 50 minutes · In Bulgaria we are known for cooking and baking with yogurt. Plain yogurt makes for the perfect marinade and also makes so many of our baked goods incredibly delicious, fluffy, and moist.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 8 Chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Paprika
  • 1 Pepper
  • 2 big pinches Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
Dairy
  • 1/3 cup Yogurt, plain
Liquids
  • 1/4 cup Water
Easy Pastina Soup

166 · 50 minutes · This Pastina Soup is incredibly comforting and healing. It’s the ultimate Italian comfort food. This recipe is perfect for picky eater as all the veggies are hidden by blending them into the broth, so you don’t get the taste or texture of veggies.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 3 Carrots
  • 2 Celery, ribs
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Yellow onion
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 cup Pastina
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Salt
Liquids
  • 2 1/2 liters 10.5 cups water
Other
  • parmigiano (for garnish)
The Best Chicken Soup Ever

16 · 50 minutes · This soup is simply made with a few fresh ingredients: chicken, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and parsley. It’s healthy and comforting and the perfect meal if you’re feeling a bit under the weather.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 3 Chicken breasts, small
  • 4 Chicken thighs
Produce
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 Celery, rib
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Parsley, fresh
Canned Goods
  • 8 cups Vegetable broth, unsalted
Pasta & Grains
  • 1/2 cup Jasmine rice
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Salt and pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
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Potato Moussaka Recipe

6 · 50 minutes · This Moussaka is a simple comfort food made with minimal effort. I encourage you to add your own seasonings or veggies if you want to make it Greek style. You can add chopped zucchini and eggplant and adjust the seasonings if you want a more traditional Greek taste.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 500 g Ground meat
Produce
  • 1 Carrot
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dry
  • 1 Parsley, fresh
  • 1 Yellow onion
  • 4 Yellow potatoes (finely cubed (about 1 pound or 5 cups)), large
Canned Goods
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 3 1/2 cups Water or vegetable broth
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Tomato sauce
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Salt and pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
  • 1 Yogurt, plain
Mom's Zucchini Ricotta Fritters - The Modern Nonna

7 · 20 minutes · Delicious, savory patties made from plump zucchini, tangy ricotta, and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 3 Basil, leaves
  • 1 Zucchini ((100 grams)), medium
Refrigerated
  • 1 Egg, large
Baking & Spices
  • 1 pinch Salt
Bread & Baked Goods
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano reggiano, grated
  • 3/4 cup Ricotta cheese
Greek Lemon Potatoes

25 · 30 minutes · These potatoes will be your new favourite side dish. They are crispy on the outside, creamy and lemony on the inside. This is what potato dreams are made of and I highly recommend you give this recipe a try.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 6 Garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 Lemons, juice of
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Oregano, dry
  • 1 Oregano, fresh leaves
  • 5 Yellow potatoes
Condiments
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil, extra virgin
Dairy
  • 1 Feta
The Best Weekday Meal

24 · 35 minutes · There’s simply nothing better than a 30 minute chicken skillet dinner that will feed and satisfy the whole family.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 8 Thighs, small skin on bone in
Produce
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Onion, whole
  • 1 Parsley
Canned Goods
  • 2 1/2 cups Vegetable broth, unsalted
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 1/2 cups Jasmine rice
Baking & Spices
  • 2 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Salt and pepper
Dairy
  • 1 splash Cooking cream
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1 splash White wine
Dad’s Beef Soup

I hope you take the time to make this one pot wonder because I truly believe you will love it. It is so healthy and hearty and perfect for this time of year. You will need:

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 Beef
Produce
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 Carrots
  • 2 Celery, ribs
  • 3 Garlic cloves, whole
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Parsley
  • 6 Potatoes, small
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Tomato sauce
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tbsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
Liquids
  • 10 cups Water
Zucchini Cakes - The Modern Nonna

2 · 15 minutes · Pan-fried zucchini cakes stay tender and creamy on the inside, thanks to ricotta and zucchini, and crisp on the outside from a breadcrumb coating.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/4 cup Dill
  • 2 Zucchini
Refrigerated
  • 1 Egg, large
  • 1 Eggs
Baking & Spices
  • 1 pinch Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 Avocado oil or any neutral oil
Bread & Baked Goods
  • 1 Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
Dairy
  • 1 cup Pecorino romano or parmigiano reggiano, grated
  • 1 1/4 cups Ricotta