lee-ann's love language

Hi, I’m Lee-Ann! Cooking started out as a hobby and has now turned out to be a passion and a real love for planning, prepping, cooking, eating and sharing the food that I cook. Cooking is my love language! Welcome to my kitchen!

My Latest Recipes

Meatball & Sausage Lasagna

This lasagna recipe features homemade meatballs and Italian sausage, layered with a delicious ricotta mixture, some yummy mozzarella cheese and a tasty marinara sauce. It delivers a comforting, homemade flavor profile that makes every serving fabulous! This is THE lasagna recipe that will never disappoint.

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

This old-fashioned Mac & Cheese is a nostalgic, comforting dish that combines four cheeses with perfectly baked pasta, making it ideal for family dinners or holiday gatherings. You are going to want to go back for seconds!

Italian Dressing Chicken

If you like chicken and you like Italian Dressing, this is a simple and delicious twist to a basic chicken meal.

Homemade Tomato Sauce

The best way to stink up your house is to put a nice pot of homemade sauce on the stove and let it cook. And it’s delicious!

Classic Minestrone Soup

This soup is perfect anytime, but SO perfect when you can use fresh veggies out of the garden. Or find a local farm that can supply you with the best produce! Fresh vegetables MAKE this soup SING!

Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

Italian wedding soup is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender meatballs, fresh vegetables like escarole, and pasta all simmered in rich chicken broth, creating a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. You gotta try this one!

My favorite things

stargazer lily

Stargazer Lilies

Stargazer lilies are a popular hybrid lily variety known for their striking, fragrant, upward-facing blossoms that resemble stars, hence the name!

No, I’m really not the soup Nazi!

I do cook a lot of soups, and by the amount of soup posts here, you may think that I don’t cook much else! Yes, I cook other things, but alas, I DO LOVE to cook soups, and for good reason!

tomato toast sandwich

Classic Tomato Toast Sandwich

A tomato sandwich is a delightful treat, especially when made with fresh, juicy tomatoes and your choice of lightly toasted bread. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that captures the essence of summer in every bite!

My personal blog

best sound ever

The best sound ever

It take something so simple and beautiful to bring you right back to a memory so many years ago. A sound that filled your heart and makes you smile.