Cucina by Elena is a food blog for simple, high-quality, and flavorful Italian, American, Mexican-inspired, and Mediterranean recipes. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal, a nostalgic family dish, or a stunning dessert, my recipes are approachable, delicious, packed with real ingredients, and full of love.
If you believe in the power of simple recipes that connect, comfort, and inspire, you’re in the right place!
✔ Authentic Italian Recipe + American, Mediterranean, and Mexican-Inspired Recipes – From timeless classics like lasagna bolognese to easy everyday meals like one pan chicken and vegetables, each recipe is tested to perfection.
✔ Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor – High-quality, seasonal ingredients make all the difference. I’ll show you how to make restaurant-quality meals at home. Try my salmon piccata and cheese sauce for pasta recipe.
✔ A Taste of Italy at Your Table – Many of my recipes come straight from my family’s kitchen in Italy, with stories and traditions woven in. You’ll love my nonna’s Italian meatballs recipe.
I want to make mealtime easier by sharing wholesome, nourishing, and family-friendly recipes that bring comfort and joy to your table!
All my recipes include step-by-step photos and fuss-free instructions that help you achieve incredible cooking and baking results.
— Made with amore, Elena
MISSION STATEMENT
My mission is simple:
To help you cook authentic Italian recipes (+ American favorites) the way they’re meant to be made, with quality ingredients, clear guidance, and a lot of heart, so you can bring comforting, flavorful meals to your table without stress and with plenty of joy.
Please feel free to contact me! Email: cucinabyelena@gmail.comI’m so grateful you’re here, and I hope my recipes bring warmth and inspiration to your kitchen. Thank you for being part of this community. Now, let’s cook something delicious together! I like to say “Mangia!” at the end of all my recipes, which is Italian for “Eat!”.
