Happy New Year! I hope you all had an amazing holiday. To ring in the new year, I’ve decided to round up my most-watched recipes from 2024! From delicious pasta dishes to comforting soups, these are the recipes to you loved most this year.
Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo
The first time I shared about this 3 Ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo, I was roasted in my Instagram comments for claiming it was traditional. So, we took to the streets of Rome to set the record straight and learned that it was created by Alfredo di Lelio in 1908 for his wife who had just given birth and didn’t have an appetite. It’s made with JUST fettuccine, butter, and Parmigiano Reggiano – that’s right, NO CREAM!
This is my version of the classic dish and it’s so simple and delicious. It’s my absolute favorite way to make it because it can be finished in well under 15 minutes. It’s also the perfect weeknight meal if you’re in a pinch, so be sure to make this and never buy store-bought Alfredo sauce again!
Cozy and Comforting Creamy Baked Potato Soup
This is my creamy Creamy Baked Potato Soup and sometimes mistakes make for the best recipes! Check out my video here to see what I mean! It’s one of my favorites during fall and winter – you have to try it for yourself.
Favorite Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
These Red Wine Braised Short Ribs might just be one of the best recipes I’ve ever shared! It’s my favorite and the ultimate comfort food. They’re also perfect for the holidays, so you have to try it!
French Onion Soup
This is my favorite easy French Onion Soup and it’s the ultimate comfort food Slicing and caramelizing the onions is definitely a labor of love but trust me, it’s well worth all those tears! It’s also perfect for a cozy night in, so don’t forget to pile on the gruyere and enjoy with a loved one!
30-Minute Comforting Pastina
I started the year off sick and this 30 Minute Comforting Pastina was the only thing I was craving! Aside from Pastina going viral a while back it’s also one of my favorite childhood recipes that I’ve tweaked over the years. Everyone has a different way of doing it – you can keep it simple without adding any veggies, adjust the broth ratio based on preference, and omit the lemon. However, this is the way I personally love it most! It’s so simple, packed with flavor, and is essentially a big hug in a bowl. Hope you love it!
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
I make this Watermelon Cucumber & Feta Salad on repeat every summer. It’s the perfect side dish that’s great for barbecues and potlucks. I love eating it because it’s crisp, refreshing, and SO easy to make! Hope you love this quick and easy recipe!
Strawberry Limoncello Spritz
I came up with this version of a Strawberry Limoncello Spritz when I was last in Positano. It’s a combination of two of my favorite easy cocktails to sip on in Italy – my Limoncello Spritz and a Rossini (the signature drink of our favorite hotel in the world – Il San Pietro). You guys know how much I love my Limoncello Spritz and this time I added strawberry for a fun and refreshing summer drink! If you love strawberry and lemon as much as we do, you’ve got to try this simple and delicious cocktail!
Nana’s Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad
With over 60 million views across Instagram and TikTok, it’s safe to say that Nana’s Viral Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad has become a hit! Aside from my mom, my grandma is the most amazing cook (and woman) that I know. Her Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad is the most simple recipe she’s ever shared with me and it always takes me back to my childhood. It’s so delicious yet hard to believe that it’s only a few ingredients. There are just a few incredibly important things to know about making this salad. Here’s what it’s all about:
- Using high-quality ingredients
- Following the method below
- Making it with a bit of love
If you love lemon and cheese as much as we do, you’re going to LOVE this salad. Also, if you aren’t one of the millions of people who’ve tried this recipe, now is your chance to try it for yourself! Enjoy!
Guinness Irish Stew
What kind of O’Brien would I be if I didn’t share this Guinness Irish Stew before St. Patrick’s Day!? It’s easy, hearty, delicious and so comforting. The beef is melt in your mouth tender and it’s the perfect recipe to make this weekend. Hope you love it!
Sicilian Inspired One Pan Baked Cod
This Sicilian Inspired One Pan Baked Cod is a must-try weeknight meal! It’s done in under 30 minutes and packed with flavor. This dish brings me back to a dish at Osteria Santa Domenica which is one of the best restaurants in Taormina! If you’re ever visiting, you have to visit and meet the wonderful owner Gianluca and take his cooking class!