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We all know Philadelphia is known for their scrumptious cheese steaks. Meanwhile Italian’s are known for their oh-so-cheesy calzones. Why not combine the two for a delectable-duo of flavors that’ll be an absolute hit at any dinner party? Re-create your favorite flavors in your cheesy cheese steak easily at home with this calzone-style version.

Use a package of Pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough for a short-cut to the time-consuming homemade version. Customize your calzone to your liking with a choice of provolone or American cheese. This makes a delicious quick lunch the following day as it re-heats well! Enjoy!

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A traditional Italian dinner turns into a hearty one-pot soup – and your family will LOVE it! From the kids to the adults alike, this one pot spaghetti and meatball soup will be appealing to all.

Slurp away with delicious parmesan meatballs and al dente spaghetti noodles. If you are craving a big Italian dinner made simple, this is your winner. You can choose to make the meatballs yourself, or make it one step simpler and use a store bought frozen variety. Either way you will be amazed at how delicious this dish is!

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Keep the fun going all night long with this tasty fried ravioli appetizer! It may sound complicated, but you aren’t actually making ravioli from scratch. Simply purchase the store-bought frozen variety, bread them, and fry them up!

Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with your choice of dip. I’d recommend marinara as a first option! Try experimenting with different types of ravioli as well – like spinach and cheese, or even a meat filling. This recipe makes 24 cheese ravioli, but feel free to make a double batch – why not?!

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It’s amazing the things you can bread foods with.  It seems the possibilities are endless, but have you ever considered making something encrusted in the favorite kid’s cracker “Goldfish?”

These mozzarella sticks truly make mouths happy.  The recipe is simple, with only 4 ingredients, it serves about 10 people, and I can guarantee you’ll want to make 2 batches, because these will be gone in minutes. 

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Everyone loves a great dish of chicken parmigiana, but what about when it’s baked into a comforting casserole?  Well that leads to everything…..yum!

This recipe serves about 6-8 people and is virtually a baked masterpiece.  When you want some spicy filet of chicken without all the mess, consider this casserole dish, at the top of your list!

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Could anything ever get more intense than this mash-up of two of the best munchie foods on the planet?  Kids will be following you around like the Pied Piper over this one!

This recipe is as simple as it looks.  With just 5 simple recipes, and ready in minutes, you cannot fail with this quick lunch or dinner splurge.  

Recipe and photo courtesy of Buzzfeed

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The delicious lasagna that most people know comes with a generous helping of meat, but with all the yummy zucchini and cheese flavors, you won’t miss the meat when you have these Three-Cheese Zucchini Lasagna Rolls.  They’re also rather easy to put together. This is the perfect recipe for those days when you want something healthy and delicious, but don’t have the time to spend hours in the kitchen. And even the pickiest of eaters will love their veggies this way!

I confess that I love my meat dishes plenty, but it’s nice to mix it up, sometimes.  And I do occasionally have vegetarian guests over, so it’s nice to have something tasty for them. These tasty treats are also VERY freezer-friendly, so you can make plenty in advance, so long as you have the freezer space.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Skinny Taste

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Quick tip: Make this gluten free by using brown rice lasagna noodles!