When I was growing up in New Jersey, roast beef and mashed potatoes were a regular part of our dinner rotation. There was something comforting about a perfectly cooked roast, smothered in gravy and served alongside creamy mashed potatoes. Too bad this was a one thing at my mother could not make. The meat was…
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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…
🐚 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…
Jacq from Jersey... 