By Jacq from Jersey | Comfort Food with a Spicy Twist There’s nothing like a bowl of pasta al Pomodoro — simple, honest, and full of flavor. But you know me… I always like to turn up the heat just a bit. This version has all the love and comfort of the traditional dish, but…
Cajun Shrimp & Buttery Garlicky Steamed Clams
A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Feast Straight from My Kitchen There’s something about buttery clams and spicy Cajun shrimp that instantly takes me back to summer nights, sipping wine and cooking with the windows open (but not in the South LOL). This meal is one of my absolute favorites to throw together—it feels indulgent but is surprisingly…
Peppers and Eggs: The Breakfast of My Childhood Dreams
There’s something magical about food that takes you back—back to a specific kitchen, a familiar voice, or even just a time when things were simpler. For me, one of those dishes is Peppers and Eggs. Growing up in an Italian-American family, this humble but soul-satisfying meal was a staple. My mother would make it for…
Black Pepper Chicken: Chinese Takeout at Home – Craving Jersey Chinese
Since moving to the Low Country, one of the biggest food shocks for me was Chinese takeout. Let me be clear—I’m talking real Chinese takeout, the kind you get in New Jersey or New York: salty, peppery, saucy goodness in a little white carton. Up north, it was cheap, fast, and delicious. Down here? It’s…
🍷 Pressure Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Potato Carrot Mash
🍷 Pressure Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Potato Carrot Mash By Jacq from Jersey | Low Country Comfort with Italian Soul Let me tell you about a dish that tastes like you’ve been cooking all day—but thanks to the pressure cooker, it’s on the table in just under 90 minutes. These tender, fall-apart beef short…
Unexpected Italian Excellence at Radici Italian Chophouse – Bluffton, SC
Tucked quietly into a strip mall in Bluffton, SC, Radici Italian Chophouse is the kind of hidden gem you almost don’t want to tell people about—just so you can keep it to yourself a little longer. From the outside, it’s modest and unassuming. But step inside, and you’re immediately welcomed into a sleek, modern space anchored by a stunning…
Crispy Pork Belly with Watermelon, Pop Rocks, and Balsamic Glaze
An Unexpected Flavor Bomb from Jacq from Jersey Looking to shake up your next dinner party or surprise your guests with something truly unexpected? Let me introduce you to my crispy pork belly with watermelon, pop rocks, and a balsamic glaze. It’s sweet, savory, salty, tangy—and just a little bit explosive! 💥 I adapted the…
Shrimp & Grits Italian Style
If you’re a fan of classic Southern shrimp and grits, get ready for a delicious twist you didn’t know you needed! This Italian-style shrimp and grits recipe swaps traditional grits for creamy, cheesy polenta and infuses the dish with bold, smoky Italian flavor. Low Country meets Little Italy.
Grandma’s Gravy… not sauce!
Gravy is my comfort food. When I talk about gravy, I’m talking about the RED stuff you put on macaroni – not brown gravy. If you’re a North Jersey Italian-American, GRAVY is where it’s at. I was always taught that tomato sauce comes out of a can. What you put into that tomato sauce makes it gravy. I firmly…
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