Ambitious kitchen

Delicious pasta carbonara made with bacon, your fav pasta shape, plenty of pecorino or parmesan for a creamy sauce, and peas. You'll love this easy, 30-minute pasta carbonara for date night and weeknight dinners!

My husband Tony has tried virtually every single Ambitious Kitchen recipe, and these are his top 10 favorite dinners!

Enjoy Portillo's right at home with the perfect copycat Portillo's chopped salad recipe! This iconic salad is filled with textures and flavors from crunchy veggies, savory bacon and gorgonzola cheese, juicy chicken, and your fav pasta. It's the perfect weekday lunch or side dish for your next party or BBQ!

The creamiest one pan lightened up hamburger helper made with simple ingredients for a nostalgic, comforting dinner the whole family will love. This healthy hamburger helper takes just 30 minutes to make and is packed with flavorful and protein! Options to add your fav veggies or spice it up if you'd like.

Easy and delicious homemade spaghetti-os made with a silky roasted vegetable sauce, tender pasta, and plenty of parmesan cheese. These better-for-you spaghetti-os are packed with nutrients thanks to the sneaky veggie sauce and make the perfect weeknight dinner that kiddos and adults will love!

Delicious sheet pan cashew chicken packed with a rainbow of veggies for the perfect weeknight dinner! This easy, healthy cashew chicken recipe is wonderful served with a side of rice or cauliflower rice and makes the best meal prep for busy weeks.

Fresh and delicious sesame chicken salad packed with bright, crunchy vegetables, juicy chicken, and a flavorful sesame ginger dressing. This flavorful sesame chicken salad is easy to customize with your fav veggies and proteins for the perfect healthy lunch or dinner during the week!

The BEST chicken soup you’ll ever eat is the perfect recipe to make when you’re feeling sick. Packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger, turmeric, garlic.

Vegetarian herby Italian orzo salad filled with colorful veggies, olives, feta cheese and a light homemade Italian dressing. This easy recipe is the perfect healthy summer lunch or dinner that's easy to customize. Bring this fresh Italian orzo salad to your next potluck, picnic or barbecue!

Cheesy, creamy au gratin potatoes made with three types of cheese for an incredible side dish everyone will love! My dad's famous au gratin potatoes recipe is easy to make and filled with cheesy goodness in every bite. Perfect for holidays or anytime you need a delicious side!