Hot Honey Pork Chops with Escarole and White Beans Escarole, ‘scarole, and beans will always feel like home to me. Growing up in Jersey, it was usually served as a cozy soup — simple, humble, and full of flavor. But this modern twist? Ohhhh. This one levels it up in the best possible way. Tender,…
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Healthy Mardi Gras Magic: Dirty Rice with Shrimp (SkinnyTaste Twist)
Ready for Mardi Gras? Because I am. 🎭🍤 This is a lighter twist on the Cajun classic Dirty Rice—and yes, I know that kind of defeats the purpose of Mardi Gras. But if you’re watching your calories and still want big, bold Louisiana flavor, this dish checks all the boxes. It’s hearty, satisfying, packed with…
Jalapeño Chicken Soup (Because Boring Chicken Noodle Is Over)
Tired of the same old chicken noodle soup? Same. I wanted comfort—but with a little attitude… like ME! Something cozy, warming, and flavorful with just enough heat to keep things interesting. Enter: my jalapeño chicken soup. I whipped this up using what I had on hand, and honestly… I can’t stop eating it. It’s spicy,…
Cauliflower Bolognese That Will Fool Even a Carnivore
If you’re looking for a meatless meal for a weeknight or a weekend, this is it.It’s rich, deeply flavorful, and honestly shocking how satisfying it is. My food app literally thought it was real Bolognese — and I’m a true carnivore, so that says a lot. You truly can enjoy Bolognese without the meat. This…
A Jersey Girl’s Clam Chowder That Kicks A**
Let’s be honest—some clam chowders are thin, watery, and kind of sad. But not this one. This Jersey Girl’s Clam Chowder is rich, creamy, bacon-loaded, and unapologetically bold—just like me. Born and raised in the Northeast, moved down the Shore, and now cooking in the Low Country, I’ve had a lot of chowder in my time. And after years…
Hot Dogs, String Beans & Potatoes – A Jersey Comfort Classic Made Fresh
Growing Up Jersey Growing up, my mom made so many different foods. She loved to experiment, but she always had her staples — the ones she made over and over again. A big pot of gravy. Pasta e ceci. Giambotta. Italian potatoes, Italian peas and onions. And one of my all-time favorites: hot dogs, string…
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….
Pasta e Fagioli — A Jersey Girl’s Soul-Warming Favorite ✨
By Jacqueline Horuzy-Maffucci • JacqFromJersey.com Growing up in North Jersey in an Italian-American household, pasta e fagioli wasn’t just a dish — it was a whole identity. It was cheap, filling, cozy, and on the table at least once a week. And let me be honest with you: as a kid, I hated beans. Absolutely…
🔥 Shrimp Beeps – Bringing Belmont Tavern to the Lowcountry
When you’re living in the Lowcountry and you start craving some good old Jersey Italian, you’ve got two options: get on a plane… or make it yourself. So that’s exactly what I did. I was missing the Belmont Tavern in Belleville, New Jersey — that classic, no-frills spot where the Shrimp Beeps are legendary. Big,…
🐚 From Jersey to the Lowcountry: My Ricotta & Arugula Stuffed Shells in Spicy Amatriciana Sauce
By Jacq from Jersey I’ve been craving stuffed shells lately, and today I just couldn’t wait any longer! This is one of those recipes that feels fancy but is actually simple to put together—especially if you do it in stages like I did. First, I made my sauce, then cooked and cooled the shells, wilted…
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