parmesan Archives - Cooking Classy with a sprinkle of fancy Thu, 22 May 2025 03:35:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Chicken Caesar Wrap https://www.cookingclassy.com/chicken-avocado-caesar-salad-wrap/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/chicken-avocado-caesar-salad-wrap/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 16:08:17 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=25034 This Chicken Caesar Wrap is a hearty, flavor loaded wrap layered with tender pieces of chicken, crisp lettuce leaves, bright tomatoes, rich avocados and a homemade creamy caesar dressing. It's such a satisfying summery lunch!

Close up photo of chicken caesar salad wrap in whole wheat tortillas.

Lately I've been loving wraps more than ever! They are such a welcome change to the same old sandwiches or salads we've had far too often.

Here you take a basic caesar salad, add in upgrades of avocados, chicken and tomatoes, along with a cool caesar dressing (and nix the croutons because the carbs on carbs seems overkill). Then wrap it all up in a jumbo tortilla and you've got a colorful, loaded wrap everyone will be envious of at your lunch hour (plus they are perfect for dinner too).

Yes, you could go the cheater route and use a store-bought caesar dressing to save time, but really this homemade caesar dressing makes the recipe what it is. Plus is easy to prep and most definitely worth the extra bit of effort and ingredients (many of which are kitchen staples).

And if you are wanting to live on the edge and splurge you could even take these chicken caesar wraps one step further and add cooked crumbled bacon. No one will complain!

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Cheesy Garlic Bread https://www.cookingclassy.com/cheesy-garlic-bread/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/cheesy-garlic-bread/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:41:14 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=20052 Cheesy Garlic Bread is made with soft french bread that's toasted to a perfectly crisp crust, a garlicky butter and olive oil spread, and it's layered atop with plenty of melty cheese and a sprinkling of herbs to polish it off. Simple and satisfying comfort food!

Two halves of cheese garlic bread on a cutting board, one is cut into slices.

A Cozy Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

It doesn't get much better then a warm slice of cheesy garlic bread straight from the oven!

This recipe is so easy to make and doubles as a crowd pleasing appetizer or cozy side dish. Perfect for dipping in marinara sauce or serving alongside all your favorite pastas and soups.

It uses a combo of garlic and olive oil for both flavor and so the bread doesn't get bogged down being heavy and overly greasy with a what is traditionally a full stick of butter.

It's also a versatile recipe where you can use fresh or dried garlic, various breads and different types of cheese.

My personal favorite is just as listed, with fresh garlic and the combo of two cheeses. Simple Italian flavor in every bite!

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Italian Wedding Soup https://www.cookingclassy.com/italian-wedding-soup/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/italian-wedding-soup/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:44:48 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=27921 The Best Italian Wedding Soup! A traditional, delicious and hearty Italian soup made with mini beef and pork meatballs, fresh veggies and tiny acini di pepe pasta in a simple savory broth.

Looking for a tomato-y meatball soup? Try my comforting homemade Meatball Soup recipe, likely to be another family fav!

Italian wedding soup in a serving bowl with baguette bread and parmesan shown for serving.

A Dependable Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

I used to be intimidated to make Italian Wedding Soup. I have no Italian lineage and my mom never made it growing up, so for whatever reason it seemed easy to mess up.

But I’m here to tell you it is so easy to make, and following this simple recipe and this foolproof step by step guide people may likely think it was passed down from an Italian Grandmother.

Everyone will be thoroughly impressed and completely satisfied with this homestyle soup! And people will be raving about those homemade, herb flecked, bite size meatballs. They may be a bit of rolling to get so many, but so worth it.

This quickly became a reader favorite recipe, try for yourself and see why!

Italian wedding meatball soup.

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White Bean and Kale Soup https://www.cookingclassy.com/white-bean-and-kale-soup/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/white-bean-and-kale-soup/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:22:47 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=74684 Nutritious and delicious White Bean and Kale Soup! A cozy soup composed of soft hearty beans, plenty of vegetables - including vitamin rich kale and carrots, and an herby broth. It's a recipe that you'll want to have on repeat!

Serving of white bean and kale soup in a brown bowl.

Don't let this soups simplicity fool you, it will have you saying, "who knew bean soup could be so good?" It's brimming with flavor yet it's a breeze to make, and it's a soup you can feel good about eating.

It's a great meatless option for lunch or a simple dinner and it pairs well with some artisan whole grain bread for dipping. Or if you really want to pack greens into the meal serve it with a side salad.

Something I think you'll really love about this soup is it's light creaminess without the use of any cream. That is thanks to blitzing a portion of the beans and stirring that puree right into the soup.

It's bright welcome flavors come from a little lemon, a fair sprinkle of parmesan and a rounded spoonful of garlic. Always a delicious trio.

How to Make the Soup Vegetarian and Vegan

To make the recipe vegetarian simply use vegetable broth. To make it vegan use vegetable broth and omit the parmesan rind and the parmesan, in it's place you can use two tablespoons of nutritional yeast.

Ladle full of white bean kale soup.

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Spinach Artichoke Chicken https://www.cookingclassy.com/skillet-chicken-creamy-spinach-artichoke-sauce/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/skillet-chicken-creamy-spinach-artichoke-sauce/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:03:51 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=24908 This spinach artichoke chicken is pan-seared and nestled into a creamy sauce brimming with briny artichokes, spinach, and lots of melty cheese. It’s an easy chicken dinner that’s ready in one pan in 30 minutes.

Can’t get enough of these flavors? Try my creamy spinach artichoke tortellini and this spinach artichoke pizza. You might also love this grilled cheese!

Creamy spinach artichoke chicken served on an oval platter.

Creamy spinach artichoke chicken has all the flavors of spinach artichoke dip, wrapped up in a delicious and easy chicken dinner. Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts are nestled in a mouthwatering cream sauce with heaps of cheese, briny artichokes, and savory spinach. It’s a quick comfort food dinner that you’ll be craving until the next time you make it. The cherry on top? Everything cooks in the same pan, so clean-up is extra easy. Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:25:52 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=28980 Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delicious blend of two incredible side dishes, pasta salad meets a traditional green salad. It's brimming with vibrant flavor, has a satisfying blend of textures, and it's sure to be a hit at your next summer get together!

Chicken caesar pasta salad shown in a brown wooden serving bowl over a red cloth on a white marble surface.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is made with tender penne pasta, lightly charred grilled chicken breasts, crisp romaine lettuce, sweet grape tomatoes, crunchy croutons, rich parmesan and it's all covered in a creamy, lemony caesar salad dressing.

It's a dish so filling and delicious that is could easily pasta for the main entree of a meal.

Plus it's easy to make and there's even a few shortcuts if you want to save some time, such as using rotisserie chicken, store-bought croutons, and even a store-bought caesar dressing (though I'd add some fresh lemon to it).

Or if you love to impress and go all out like I did here, which will create the very best pasta salad, then make the croutons from scratch, go for the grilled chicken option, and make the simple dressing fresh. This pasta salad is a dream and I think you'll absolutely love it!Grilled chicken caesar salad shown from overhead in a wooden bowl with romaine lettuce and wooden serving spoons to the side.

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Zucchini Pizza Boats https://www.cookingclassy.com/zucchini-pizza-boats/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/zucchini-pizza-boats/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:21:03 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=12418 Zucchini Pizza Boats are a healthier yet delicious way to enjoy the tempting flavors of crave worthy homemade pizza without a heavy pizza crust. They are made with fresh zucchini halves, tomato-rich pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and savory mini pepperoni. A total upgrade on vegetables!

Zucchini Pizza Boats on a large baking sheet with a green cloth to the side.

Easy Zucchini Pizzas!

These are one of the tastiest things you can make with fresh zucchini! Plus in the summer aren't we always looking for more ways to cook with zucchini?

They come together quickly, they taste so similar to the real thing, and it's a great way to boost your veggie intake for the day.

You'll actually find these to be quite hearty and filling thanks to all that cheese, and they are a good option if you are trying to cut some carbs.

You can switch them up and try other toppings, make them spicy by finishing with a fair dose of red pepper flakes, and keep them simple by using shortcuts like a store-bought sauce.

Simply put these are such fun summery take on traditional pizza and I'm nearly certain you'll love them!

Close up photo of zucchini pizza boats on a parchment lined baking sheet.

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Creamed Spinach https://www.cookingclassy.com/creamed-spinach/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/creamed-spinach/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 01:30:38 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=67239 The ultimate Creamed Spinach recipe! It's made over-the-top delicious with fresh spinach, vibrant shallot and garlic, rich heavy cream, cream cheese and parmesan cheese. It's supremely creamy and perfectly flavorful!

Homemade creamed spinach in a white oval serving dish.

What is Creamed Spinach?

Creamed spinach is a popular recipe in the Unite states that's commonly served at steakhouses. It is made with an abundance of cooked wilted spinach that's coated in a cream based béchamel sauce and often includes flavorings such as onions and cheese.

It is served as a side dish and can be made with fresh or frozen spinach.

Here we went with all the best upgrades including sticking to fresh spinach for the freshest flavor, and using two kinds of cheese along with a fair dose of cream and butter.

It's very easy to make and one of the best ways to use up an abundance of spinach! It's elegant enough for a holiday gathering yet easy enough for a weeknight meal.

Who knew spinach could be this good?

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup https://www.cookingclassy.com/lemon-chicken-and-spinach-orzo-soup/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/lemon-chicken-and-spinach-orzo-soup/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:17:58 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=21270 Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup - A chicken soup that's loaded with tiny bits of tender orzo pasta, lean protein rich chicken breasts, fresh vegetables and it's seasoned with plenty of bright fresh lemon. It's a delicious Greek flavored soup that will leave you craving more!

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup in a white serving bowl on a wooden plate.

Cozy Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup

Let's just start by saying this is a must try soup! It's a ready favorite and a family favorite.

It's nutritious, full of flavor, easy to prepare, cooks in one pot, and it's the perfect pick me up, feel better soup.

You'll love it on a cold blistery day or even on a summery day with its vibrant lemony goodness.

Serve it with fresh hearty buttered bread or a side salad to finish the meal.

I think you're going to love every last sip of this!

Pot full of chicken lemon orzo soup.

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Cream of Mushroom Soup https://www.cookingclassy.com/cream-of-mushroom-soup/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/cream-of-mushroom-soup/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:16:43 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=65509 Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup - It's a rich and flavorful soup made with sauteed mushrooms and onions, bright herbs, and a creamy broth. It's the ultimate mushroom soup recipe!

Single serving of cream of mushroom soup in a brown bowl garnished with sauteed mushrooms.

Creamy Cozy Mushroom Soup

So what is the secret to perfect creamy mushroom soup? Browning the mushrooms first. In my opinion it's the only way to make mushroom soup.

It's key to building up that golden brown, rich depth flavor. It also gives the soup a warmer more appealing color as well, rather than being a unappetizing dull grey. We eat with our eyes first after all.

While yes it does take 30 minutes of sautéing and makes the process go slower it's easily worth the effort. Trust me the patience pays of in the end result as it becomes a golden soup with perfectly tender mushrooms.

The other ingredients that highlight it are dry white wine to build up flavor, and a parmesan rind for a hint of cheesy goodness (never toss those things, they are great simmered in soups and sauces).

It is the best mushroom soup I've had and I'm hoping you agree!

Serve it with artisan bread for dipping and a simple side salad to complete the meal.

Close up photo of cream of mushroom soup in a ladle.

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