Jacq From Jersey… Living in the Low Country There is something about a beautiful bowl of homemade soup when the weather starts to turn. And this Carrot Rice Soup is the perfect way to welcome fall! Creamy, silky, comforting, and boasting a spectacular golden-orange hue, this soup is as beautiful as it is delicious. Best…
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Calabrian Chili Chicken Milanese: Crispy, Spicy, and Amaze Balls!
If you love crispy chicken cutlets with a little Italian heat, you are going to LOVE this Calabrian Chili Chicken Milanese! 🌶️🍗 I wasn’t quite sure what I was making for dinner tonight, but I had some beautiful pounded chicken cutlets from New York Butcher Shoppe in the refrigerator. I was tired of making the…
Jalapeño Bacon Macaroni and Cheese: Smoky, Spicy, and Extra Creamy
Smoky, spicy, creamy. Need I say more? 😂 Sometimes the best recipes come from having to change your plans! Yesterday, I was planning to make eggplant Parmesan when the power went out. With the possibility of not having an oven, I decided to pivot and make a stovetop macaroni and cheese instead. And let me…
Homemade Beetroot Pasta with Roquefort Cream Sauce and Toasted Hazelnuts
Fresh homemade pasta, a rich and tangy blue cheese cream sauce, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts. What’s not to love? Sometimes, a restaurant meal inspires you to get into your own kitchen and see if you can recreate the magic. That’s exactly what happened with this recipe! I had beetroot pasta with Gorgonzola cream sauce and…
Galician Pork Stew
A taste of Galicia, Spain—straight from my kitchen. Sometimes the best meals are the ones that look incredibly simple on paper. This Galician Pork Stew is exactly that. A big pot filled with pork ribs, ham, pork hocks, steak, andouille, pancetta, garbanzo beans, potatoes, leeks, and kale, all simmered together in a deeply flavorful broth….
Quick & Easy Stuffed Zucchini: The Crispy Italian Side Dish You’ll Make Again and Again
I was getting seriously tired of the same old sides. Macaroni salad? Again?Green salad? Again?Another steamed or roasted vegetable? Please. Then came zucchini. Or, as we Italians might call it, cucuzza—or gagootz in my family’s Italian dialect. I originally had plans to turn these zucchini into zucchini noodles, but then I had another idea: stuffed…
Crispy Calabrian Chili Chicken Cutlets with Fresh Garden Tomato Salad | Easy Italian-Inspired Summer Dinner
Crispy Calabrian Chili Chicken Cutlets with Garden Fresh Tomato Salad – The Summer Dinner You’ll Crave Again and Again There are certain meals that disappear before they ever make it to the dinner table, and these spicy chicken cutlets are one of them. I don’t know about your house, but whenever I make chicken cutlets,…
Better Than Takeout: Organic Chinese Beef and Broccoli (One Pan) + A Sweet Summer Crostini
There’s something about good New York and New Jersey Chinese takeout that is hard to beat. Since moving to the Lowcountry, I’ve been craving those familiar flavors—but without the mystery ingredients, excess sodium, and questionable oils that often come with takeout. That’s why I absolutely fell in love with this Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe…
The Best Veggie Frittata You’ll Ever Make: One Pan, Endless Possibilities
Looking for a healthy, delicious lunch that doesn’t leave your kitchen looking like a disaster zone? This Veggie Frittata is exactly what you need. What do you get when you combine sweet onions, colorful peppers, fresh squash, garlic, eggs, creamy ricotta, and a touch of spicy Calabrian chili? A flavorful, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for…
Denver Steak: The Budget-Friendly Steak That Tastes Like a Ribeye
If you’ve been shocked by the price of steak lately, you’re not alone. Ever since moving from New Jersey to South Carolina, I’ve noticed that a good ribeye or New York strip can put a serious dent in the grocery budget. Back in Jersey, steak night was a regular occurrence. These days, being retired means…
