There are days when a craving comes out of nowhere, and this was one of them. I was craving lentils and shrimp—an unusual combination for some, but one that makes for an incredibly hearty, satisfying meal. Even though this dish feels like the perfect comfort food for a crisp fall evening, I made it on…
Tag: Italian comfort food
The Creamiest Shrimp Risotto with Mascarpone You’ll Ever Make (Worth Every Stir!)
There are some meals you throw together in 30 minutes…and then there are meals that become an experience. This creamy shrimp risotto with mascarpone falls into the second category. Is risotto time-consuming? Absolutely. Is it worth standing over the stove slowly stirring ladle after ladle of homemade shrimp stock into Arborio rice? One hundred percent….
The BEST Hot & Spicy White Pasta e Fagioli You’ll Ever Make (No Tomatoes Needed!)
This White Pasta Fazool Changed Everything I never thought I’d say it, but I may have just created the best pasta e fagioli of my life. As an Italian-American Jersey girl, I’ve made countless pots of pasta fazool over the years. Traditionally, mine always included tomatoes, and I swore by that rich red broth. But…
The Italian Pasta Dish I’ve Been Making for Years (And Still Crave Every Time)
Some recipes come and go, while others earn a permanent spot in your menu rotation. This Sardinian Saffron Pasta with Pork and Tomato Sauce is one of those recipes for me. I’ve been making this dish for years, and every time I serve it, it reminds me why it never gets old. It’s hearty, comforting,…
The One-Pan Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe That Tastes Like Dinner in Grandma’s Kitchen
Some recipes instantly transport you back to family dinners, crowded kitchens, and the comforting aroma of garlic and onions sizzling on the stove. Italian sausage and peppers is one of those dishes. Growing up in New Jersey in an Italian family, sausage and peppers was a staple. Whether it was served at family gatherings, summer…
Easy Linguine Carbonara
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🔥 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…
Homemade Semolina Crust Pizza & Mussels Hot – A Perfect Friday Night Meal
Friday nights always bring back memories of my childhood. In my house, it wasn’t just the end of the week—it 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 dinner—soft bread machine pretzels…
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