If smoky bacon, creamy tomato sauce, and pasta are your thing, this recipe is going to become a favorite very quickly. This dish is rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. The pecan smoked bacon adds incredible depth, while the white wine, garlic, crushed tomatoes, and heavy cream create the most luxurious silky sauce. Tossed with…
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Grilled Bourbon Airline Chicken
Sweet, Smoky & Perfect for Summer Grilling There’s just something about grilled chicken in the summertime that feels like home. This grilled bourbon airline chicken came together after I found myself craving something smoky, juicy, and packed with flavor for an easy warm-weather dinner. This recipe was inspired by a grilled bourbon chicken recipe from…
Easy Linguine Carbonara
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Calamari Fra Diavolo: Tender Squid in a Bold, Spicy Tomato Wine Sauce
Spicy, saucy, and absolutely irresistible—this calamari fra diavolo is the kind of dish that tastes like it came straight out of an Italian seaside kitchen. Tender squid simmered in a rich tomato, red wine, and garlic sauce with just the right kick of heat… and when it’s served over black linguine? Pure restaurant-level magic made right at home.
🦀 Crispy, Buttery Soft Shell Crabs Meunière
Hey y’all—softshell crab season is officially here, and there is nothing better than enjoying these delicate, crispy bites right from your own kitchen. If you’ve ever felt intimidated, don’t be. This recipe is easy-peasy and totally doable—even on a weeknight.
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice: Slow-Simmered Southern Comfort with Andouille & Ham Hocks
There are some dishes that feel like a warm hug, and Louisiana red beans and rice is one of them. Deeply flavorful, smoky, rich, and incredibly satisfying, this classic Southern dish is all about patience and layering flavor. I’ve made red beans and rice many times before, but this version took things to another level….
Chickarina Soup and Kalua Pork: Going BIG in the kitchen!
Saturday was one of those days when I just wanted to cook. Even though it’s technically not soup weather here in South Carolina (we’re still hanging out in the 80s and 90s), I couldn’t resist. Growing up in New Jersey, cooler weather always meant soup season—but honestly, I’ll break out the chicken broth anytime the…
Gumbolaya – Cozy Apron’s Delicious Fusion of Gumbo + Jambalaya
Sometimes you can’t decide between gumbo and jambalaya… so why not have both? That’s where Gumbolaya comes in—a flavorful, cozy mash-up of the two Southern classics. This recipe originally comes from The Cozy Apron (full credit to them 🙌) and I’ve made it more times than I can count. Every single time it’s fabulous. I…
Sheet Pan Giambotta – An Easy Twist on an Italian Classic
Giambotta (pronounced jam-BOAT-ah – we pronounce it jahm-bawt) is one of those rustic Italian dishes that feels like home to me. Growing up, my mother made it just about every week. Her version was a big pot filled with veal, peppers, zucchini, onions, garlic, and of course, crushed tomatoes. Later, she swapped in hot Italian…
Indulge in Delight with Mixed Berry Tiramisu: A Bon Appétit Classic
As a lover of Tiramisu, I’m always on the lookout for new twists on this classic dessert. While I enjoy the traditional version, there’s something truly special about a Mixed Berry Tiramisu that never fails to impress. Today, I’m sharing with you my go-to recipe, which I discovered years ago in the pages of Bon…
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