Even the busiest evenings can hold a little moment of peace when the right dish gathers everyone around the table. Quick Comfort. These recipes are designed to take you from kitchen to table in under an hour, with no fuss or hassle.

Veal Saltimbocca

veal saltimbocca
Veal Saltimbocca: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Saltimbocca alla Romana, a beloved Roman classic that translates to “jumps in your mouth.” True to its name, this dish delivers bold, satisfying flavors in every bite. To learn more: Veal Saltimbocca

Broiled Salmon with Spicy Maple Syrup

Broiled Salmon with SpicyMaple Syrup
Broiled Salmon with Spicy Maple Syrup: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Enjoy delightful flavors with our Broiled Salmon with Spicy Maple Syrup. This recipe combines the rich taste of salmon with a sweet and spicy maple glaze. It’s the ideal dish for any occasion, quick to prepare, and bursts with flavor. To learn more: Broiled Salmon with Spicy Maple Syrup

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Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

The BEST Italian Wedding Soup! Filled with homemade meatballs, fresh vegetables and tiny bits of pasta. Total comfort food any day of the year! Not only is comfort soul food, but you can make it light or hearty with lots of flavors and textures.  To learn more: Italian Wedding Soup

Creamy Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Creamy Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Creamy Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Dive into perfectly cooked pasta with lots of butter, my favorite ingredient. What can I say? I am French, after all, ♥ and perfectly cooked shrimp with lots of cream, garlic, and lemon. To learn more: Creamy Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Brandy Chicken Piccata

Brandy Chicken Piccata
Brandy Chicken Piccata: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

A classic chicken piccata dish with a twist: brandy. Bringing our favorite dish to a new level of savor. I should follow my rule of always having all the ingredients on hand, and tonight, we did not have any white wine at home. To learn more: Brandy Chicken Piccata

Sole Meuniere

Sole Meuniere
Sole Meuniere: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

This delightfully simple dish features tender sole fillets lightly floured and sautéed to golden perfection, drizzled with an irresistible brown butter sauce, tart lemon, and fragrant parsley. To learn more: Sole Meuniere

Pork Tenderloin Scaloppine with Balsamic Citrus

Pork Tenderloin Scaloppine with Balsamic Citrus Sauce
Pork Tenderloin Scaloppine with Balsamic Citrus: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Pork tenderloin scaloppine with balsamic citrus sauce. Doesn’t it just sound divine? We all have our favorite dishes that, no matter what, are always fail-proof and can satisfy the hungriest of appetites. I have a few of those recipes up my sleeve. To learn more: Pork Tenderloin Scaloppine with Balsamic Citrus

Ground Chicken Meatballs

Close up of cooked ground chicken meatballs presented on a white plate.
Ground Chicken Meatballs: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Light, flavorful, and brimming with fresh herbs, these ground chicken meatballs are tender and vibrant with a lift of lemon zest. They disappear from the table far too quickly. My favorites are the sweetness of finely chopped onion, the rich flavor of lemon zest, and a medley of mint, parsley, and chives, transforming tender chicken into the best meatballs you will ever have.. To learn more: Ground Chicken Meatballs

Rosemary, Peas, Lemon Chicken

Rosemary, Peas, Lemon Chicken.
Rosemary, Peas, Lemon Chicken: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Juicy, tender rosemary chicken paired with the tanginess of the lemon and the sweetness of the peas. A perfect weeknight meal. One of those all-in-one skillet cooking methods that is easy to prepare and will require very little cleaning up afterward. This is one of the most sought-after meals in our family. To learn more: Rosemary, Peas, Lemon Chicken

Pork Chops with Sweet-Sour Sauce

Pork Chops with Sweet Sour Sauce
Pork Chops with Sweet Sour Sauce: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

This is the perfect recipe for a super quick weeknight dinner. In less than 20 minutes, those Pork Chops with Sweet Sour Sauce are on the table. Succulent and tender, the sugar sprinkled over the chops allows for a nice caramelization. To learn more: Pork Chops with Sweet-Sour Sauce

Pan-Fried Boneless Pork Chops with Pears

Pan friend bonelsess pork chops served alongside peasr in a white plate.
Pan Fried Boneless Pork Chops with Pears: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

These pan-fried boneless pork chops with pears will be ready in under fifteen minutes, proving that a weeknight dinner can be effortless and elegant. As someone who values fresh, balanced meals but also understands the demands of a busy schedule, I turn to this dish whenever I want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. To learn more: Pan-Fried Boneless Pork Chops with Pears

Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Sliced pork surrounded with peaches.
Glazed Pork Tenderloin: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

This glazed pork tenderloin with peach glaze is a beautiful balance of savory and sweet. It looks like you have cooked for hours, but that is far from the truth. It could not be simpler. To learn more: Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Chicken Marsala

chicken marsala
Chicken Marsala: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

This classic chicken marsala brings your favorite Italian restaurant dish into your kitchen. It is the perfect weekday dinner or date night with just a few ingredients and easy instructions. To learn more: Chicken Marsala

Pan Seared Steak

sliced pan seared steak
Pan Seared Steak: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

A perfectly cooked pan-seared steak is always welcome. Perfectly seared on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, its rich, meaty flavor is a dream come true for meat lovers. To learn more: Pan Seared Steak