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A Flavor To Match Your Style

You will find tried and true recipes with step-by-step instructions. These include recipes I used as a caterer and have served to, literally, thousands of people, and those I feed my own family and friends.

Delicious by Design Readers Love...

Try some of my most popular dishes. These dishes are reader favorites and are sure to become your favorites too.

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    Lemon Pesto Pasta
  • overhead grinder salad on a large white plate
    Grinder Salad (Italian Sub Salad)
  • 23 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipes
  • square feature photo roasted chicken thighs on white plate line with lettuce
    Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs (with Crispy Skin)

Recent Recipes

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    Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
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    Brown Butter New Potatoes
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    Italian Beans and Greens (Escarole)
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    Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
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About Diana

I'm Diana Reis, creator of Delicious by Design. I'm a chef, mom, and all around food-lover. My recipes are simple, use everyday ingredients, and are packed with flavor. I aim to bring you recipes designed to please the whole family, especially the cook.

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Italian Food

When I'm short on ideas I go back to my roots with Italian Recipes. Pasta recipes, lots of garlic, and gallons of tomato sauce are the things of my childhood. Basil Pesto Sauce, Classic Shrimp Scampi, and 15-Minute Creamy Tomato Penne are the best of the best for easy Italian Dinners.

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    Artichoke Pesto (Easy, Bright, and Versatile)
  • featured image artichoke and sun dried tomato pasta
    Roasted Artichoke and Sun-dried Tomato Pasta
  • featured image of chicken thighs parmesan on white plate with sauce and herbs
    Baked Parmesan Chicken Thighs (Quick Red Sauce)
  • chicken spiedini skewers on greens and a white plate
    Chicken Spiedini with Lemon Butter Finishing Sauce

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Chicken Recipes

Chicken is an everyday main dish that doesn't have to be boring. These simple chicken recipes have big flavors and are easy enough for weeknight dinners.

  • Overhead crispy taquitos on a black plate with toppings
    Easy Air Fryer Taquitos (Chicken & Black Bean)
  • hero image three meats and peppers in skillet
    Texas Fajitas with Steak, Chicken, and Shrimp
  • overhead shot teriyaki chicken and rice bowl
    Teriyaki Chicken Bowl with Rice and Steamed Vegetables
  • overhead featured image cast iron skillet chicken breast
    Cast Iron Chicken Breasts with Garlic Herb Butter 

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Pork Recipes

 Pork comes in a variety of wonderfully inexpensive cuts, and can be used for quick and easy dinners as well as lovingly prepared and slowly cooked mains. These pork recipes satisfy every craving.

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    Sous Vide Baby Back Ribs
  • featured image dutch oven carnitas tacos on black plate
    Dutch Oven Carnitas
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    Fall off the Bone Baby Back Ribs in the Oven
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    Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Glaze

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I’m passionate about the family dinner table. Connecting with each other at the end of the day over a good meal creates strong family bonds and healthy long-lasting relationships. I want to help families and friends build those relationships.

It's Soup Season

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    Tuscan Borlotti Bean Soup with Farro
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    Butternut Squash Ginger Carrot Soup
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    Split Pea Vegetable Soup with Pearl Barley
  • bowl of mushroom chicken soup with bread and greens on side
    Mushroom Chicken Wild Rice Soup
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Recent Recipes

  • two shrimp tostadas with toppings on side of black plate
    Easy Shrimp Tostadas
  • featured image pesto pasta salad with gold serving spoons on white plate
    Pesto Pasta Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes
  • featured image burrata and arugula salad
    Arugula Burrata Salad with Prosciutto and Pears
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    Charred Broccolini Roasted with Lemon, Parmesan, Garlic
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