When youāre living in the Lowcountry and you start craving some good old Jersey Italian, youāve got two options: get on a planeā¦ or make it yourself. So thatās exactly what I did. I was missing the Belmont Tavern in Belleville, New Jersey ā that classic, no-frills spot where the Shrimp Beeps are legendary. Big,…
Tag: Italian comfort food
š From Jersey to the Lowcountry: My Ricotta & Arugula Stuffed Shells in Spicy Amatriciana Sauce
By Jacq from Jersey Iāve been craving stuffed shells lately, and today I just couldnāt wait any longer! This is one of those recipes that feels fancy but is actually simple to put togetherāespecially if you do it in stages like I did. First, I made my sauce, then cooked and cooled the shells, wilted…
Homemade Semolina Crust Pizza & Mussels Hot – A Perfect Friday Night Meal
Friday nights always bring back memories of my childhood. In my house, it wasnāt just the end of the weekāit was pizza and mussels night. My mom would make homemade pizza and a pot of mussels in a fiery red sauce that could burn your tongue off. Yum! Recently, I decided to recreate those flavors…
A Cozy Day in the Kitchen: Bread Machine Pretzels & Mushroom Ravioli with Pancetta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Spinach
Learn how to make homemade bread machine pretzels and a comforting mushroom ravioli with pancetta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Two wholesome, flavorful recipes perfect for snacking and dinner. Some days are made for cooking, and today was one of those days. I treated myself to a little snack and a cozy dinnerāsoft bread machine pretzels…
Pasta al Pomodoroā¦ with a Kick
By Jacq from Jersey | Comfort Food with a Spicy Twist Thereās nothing like a bowl of pasta al Pomodoro ā simple, honest, and full of flavor. But you know meā¦ I always like to turn up the heat just a bit. This version has all the love and comfort of the traditional dish, but…
Peppers and Eggs: The Breakfast of My Childhood Dreams
Thereās something magical about food that takes you backāback 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…
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