Private chef for a night

An ambiance of warmth, family connection, and special memories.

Reserve your evening

Colorful seasonal mums arranged with pumpkins in a warm fall display

FOR THE SEASON

A touch of fall

Italian at Heart dinners reserved by October 31, 2026, will include a seasonal mum.

Tracey, the cook behind Italian at Heart

FROM MY KITCHEN

Made with an Italian Heart

Ciao, I’m Tracey. Welcome to my kitchen, where each dinner is thoughtfully prepared with family-inspired flavors and the homemade touches I love—from simmering sauce and freshly grated mozzarella to warm bread and something sweet at the end.

It starts with the sauce

Fresh mozzarella being grated for dinner — Grated fresh for every dinner

Signature cheese and spinach mixture being added between lasagna layers — My signature cheese blend

Italian at Heart lasagna being assembled layer by layer — Layered with love

Freshly baked Italian at Heart lasagna served beside spring mix orange and pomegranate salad — Italian at Heart Lasagna

Homemade sourdough bread with garlic herb butter — Carly Ann’s Sourdough + Garlic-Herb Butter

Homemade cheese bread dough in loaf pans, ready to rise — Cheese bread dough, ready to rise

Two loaves of homemade cheese bread dough in baking pans, ready for the oven — Ready for the Oven

Golden loaf of homemade organic cheese bread, fresh from the oven — Get in my belly

My homemade candied pecans

Spring mix salad with orange slices, pomegranate seeds, grated carrot, and candied pecans — Spring Mix, Orange & Pomegranate Salad

Warm homemade caramel dripping from an aqua spatula into a pan — Caramel, made from scratch

Homemade caramel in a vintage aqua jar — A jar of homemade sweetness

Vanilla ice cream with strawberries and homemade caramel sauce — The sweetest ending

Italian at heart

Thank you for stopping in. My name is Tracey (don’t forget the “e” 😉), and I am excited to share my passion for the artisan preparation of Italian food. While I hail from English and Scottish heritage, my joy and energy for home-prepared meals favor the Italian side, much to my similarly descended husband’s delight.

To me, some of life’s sweetest moments happen around the table—the laughter, the stories, and a warm meal made with love. As a mom of three, I know how quickly busy days can leave little time for the homemade dinner you had hoped to make.

That’s how Italian at Heart came to be. I shop for the ingredients and cook your chosen dinner in your own kitchen, so you can gather with the people you love and simply enjoy the evening. My hope is to give you a little more time together—and a dinner made from the heart.

A washed aqua bottle holding pale pink rosebuds and greenery

A LITTLE LESS TO DO

Each all-inclusive dinner is thoughtfully prepared to serve 4–6 people.

One price for your whole table: Every dinner is generously prepared for 4–6 people and includes the groceries, personal shopping, cooking, and dinner clean-up.

01 · SIGNATURE DINNER

Italian at Heart Lasagna

Freshly prepared with layers of pasta, rich homemade meat sauce, my signature cheese blend, and mozzarella.

Made with organic, grass-fed ground beef.

Choose your salad

Spring mix, orange & pomegranate saladSpring mix with orange slices, pomegranate seeds, grated carrots, homemade candied pecans, and dressing made with freshly pressed oranges.

Italian saladOrganic greens, tomatoes, olives, mozzarella pearls, and homemade croutons with red wine vinegar dressing.

Choose your bread: Homemade sourdough or warm organic French bread, served with your choice of garlic-herb butter or herbed Parmesan olive oil for dipping.

$275

All-inclusive dinner

Generously serves 4–6 · Includes groceries, shopping, cooking, and clean-up.

02 · SLOW & COZY

Grammy’s Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce

Slow-cooked organic, free-range chicken in a rich tomato sauce, with mushrooms available upon request, served with your choice of spaghetti or angel hair pasta and finished with Parmesan.

Choose your salad

Spring mix, orange & pomegranate saladSpring mix with orange slices, pomegranate seeds, grated carrots, homemade candied pecans, and dressing made with freshly pressed oranges.

Italian saladOrganic greens, tomatoes, olives, mozzarella pearls, and homemade croutons with red wine vinegar dressing.

Choose your bread: Homemade sourdough or warm organic French bread, served with your choice of garlic-herb butter or herbed Parmesan olive oil for dipping.

$225

All-inclusive dinner

Generously serves 4–6 · Includes groceries, shopping, cooking, and clean-up.

03 · EASY EVENING

Mio Amore

Organic spinach-and-cheese ravioli or tortellini in my creamy red sauce for an easy, comforting dinner.

Served with: Skillet asparagus sautéed in grass-fed butter and olive oil.

Choose your bread: Homemade sourdough or warm organic French bread, served with your choice of garlic-herb butter or herbed Parmesan olive oil for dipping.

$200

All-inclusive dinner

Generously serves 4–6 · Includes groceries, shopping, cooking, and clean-up.

A SWEET ADD-ON

The Sweetest Ending

Choice of Häagen-Dazs vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, or coffee—five simple ingredients each—served plain or with fresh organic sliced strawberries when in season.

Choose your homemade sauce

Fudge sauce
Caramel sauce
Blueberry sauce

$45

Dessert add-on

Prepared to share with 4–6 people.

HOMEMADE & READY FOR YOUR OVEN

Lasagna to take home

I do the prep—you bake it at home and gather your favorite people around the table.

Italian at Heart Lasagna

$85 per panServes 4–6 people

Pre-made and ready to bake in your own oven. Each lasagna comes in a disposable pan with cooking instructions. Made with select organic ingredients. Gluten-free pasta is available upon request.

Allergen information: Contains eggs and dairy. Prepared in a kitchen that also handles gluten; a completely gluten-free meal cannot be guaranteed.

Reserve your lasagna

Email me your quantity, preferred pickup date, and any dietary needs. I’ll confirm availability and pickup arrangements before payment.

A LITTLE LOVE TO TAKE HOME

Homemade Extras

A loaf for your table or something sweet for your ice cream. Order these favorites separately—no dinner booking needed.

Bread for your table

Homemade cheese breadAsk about pricing

Homemade cheese bread is available to buy separately. Gluten-free bread is not available.

Something sweet in a jar

Homemade ice-cream toppings in 8-ounce glass jars. The jar is included in the price.

Fudge sauce$12
Caramel sauce$12
Blueberry sauce$14

Request bread & sauces

Email me your items, quantities, preferred date, and any dietary needs. I’ll confirm availability, bread pricing, and pickup or delivery arrangements before payment.

A little family touch: our sourdough bread is lovingly prepared from scratch by my sweet niece, Carly Ann, in her great-great-grandmother’s cast-iron Dutch oven.

Every menu item is made from scratch, with the exception of pasta and ice cream.

Made with select organic ingredients.

Gluten-free information: Gluten-free pasta is available upon request. Gluten-free bread is not available at this time. Because ingredients may come from facilities that handle gluten, I cannot guarantee a completely gluten-free meal. Please share dietary needs before booking.

A THOUGHTFUL GIFT

Gift a dinner.

Give someone you love an evening of homemade Italian food, time around the table, and a little less to do.

Choose one of the three dinner experiences above. Each e-gift card is sent directly to your recipient by email or text, with the option to add dessert to their dinner.

Your name Your email Who is this gift for? How should I send the e-gift card? Recipient’s email or mobile number Choose a gift card amount How would you like to pay? Add The Sweetest EndingOptional dessert add-on for the dinner gift · $45 When should I send it? Special delivery date Optional A note for the gift card Optional—tell me anything you would like included.

Once I receive your request, I’ll personally reach out with payment details. As soon as payment is confirmed, I’ll send the finished e-gift card by email or text—whichever you choose.

LET'S PLAN A DINNER

Book your dinner.

Tell me a little about what you have in mind, and I’ll be in touch.

How it works

1
Choose your dinner.
Pick the meal your family would enjoy most.
2
Choose a day.
Select a preferred date and share any dietary needs.
3
I shop and cook.
I bring the planning and preparation to your kitchen.
4
You enjoy dinner.
Gather around the table and simply enjoy the evening. Dinner clean-up is included.

Full name Best phone number Email, if you’d like a reply there Which dinner are you interested in?

Preferred dinner date

Food allergies or gluten-free needs? Please share them here. I’ll let you know what I can safely accommodate. Request a quick Zoom helloOptional—I'll personally reach out to arrange a time.

Booking deposit: Once I personally confirm your dinner date, your $100 booking deposit is required to reserve your date. I’ll send the payment details that work best for you.

Payments: Cash and secure electronic payments accepted through Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, and PayPal.

Booking & cancellation policy: Your $100 booking deposit reserves your dinner date and is applied to your chef service fee. Because each dinner is thoughtfully planned and prepared just for you—from shopping for fresh ingredients to getting everything ready for your evening—I kindly ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel. Cancellations made 48 hours or more before your scheduled dinner will receive a full refund. After that time, the deposit is nonrefundable because preparation and grocery shopping have already begun.

FROM THE TABLE

Dinner experiences

After your dinner, I’d love to hear what you and your family enjoyed.

★★★★★

“I'm Tracey's mom and I know firsthand how good her Italian dishes are. Her lasagna is the best I've ever had, the spring mix salad is so good, & my very favorite is her spaghetti. I think she calls it Grammy's spaghetti because I've always liked it so much.”

— Elizabeth

Private chef for a night

A touch of fall

Made with an Italian Heart

Italian at heart

The dinner menu

Italian at Heart Lasagna

Grammy’s Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce

Mio Amore

The Sweetest Ending

Lasagna to take home

Italian at Heart Lasagna

Homemade Extras

Bread for your table

Something sweet in a jar

Gift a dinner.

Book your dinner.

Dinner experiences