✨ Midweek Magic: A Cozy Lamb Bolognese for Easter Weekend


Hey there,

Whether you’re cooking for a holiday meal or just want something cozy for the weekend, Bolognese feels right. It’s simple, satisfying, and somehow always impressive.

This week’s new recipe is a rich, slow-simmered Lamb Bolognese—perfect for Easter dinner or a relaxed Sunday lunch. It’s full of flavor, just a little unexpected, and even better the next day.

Also worth a revisit: When I took a cooking class at La Vecchia Scuola in Bologna, I learned how to make classic Bolognese the traditional way—and I still make it just like they taught us.

💡 Steal This Idea: Add the cream to your Bolognese only after removing the sauce from heat. This final touch is the secret to balancing the acidity of the tomatoes without dulling their brightness. It softens the acidity and gives the sauce a richer, rounder flavor without making it heavy.

Until Friday ✈️,

Lamb Bolognese


Classic Bolognese Sauce (made with ground beef)


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