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…
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The Vodka Sauce Youāll Want on Repeat
Vodka sauce is one of those recipes that just feels like home. Creamy, comforting, and always a crowd pleaser, Iāve made it so many different ways over the years. Sometimes with pancetta, sometimes with prosciutto, sometimes with a splash more cream, or a chunkier texture. But this version? This might just be a keeper. Itās…
Jacqās Lowcountry Chicken Bog
Chicken bog? What you talking about, Willis? Since moving to the Lowcountry, Iāve completely embraced the culture and the cuisine. While I love adding my Jersey twist to things, there are some dishes that are so rooted in tradition that theyāre perfect just the way they are. Lowcountry Chicken Bog is one of those. For…
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…
Creamy Cabbage & Orzo Stew + A Pizza Appy
Fall is in the airāor at least it should be! Even though it was 88Ā° here in South Carolina, I couldnāt resist making a cozy, hearty bowl of Creamy Cabbage & Orzo Stew. This recipe is inspired by Must Love Garlicās Creamy Cabbage & Orzo Stew šæ. I made a few little tweaks to fit…
Chickarina Soup and Kalua Pork: Going BIG in the kitchen!
Saturday was one of those days when I just wanted to cook. Even though itās technically not soup weather here in South Carolina (weāre still hanging out in the 80s and 90s), I couldnāt resist. Growing up in New Jersey, cooler weather always meant soup seasonābut honestly, Iāll break out the chicken broth anytime the…
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…
Sheet Pan Giambotta ā An Easy Twist on an Italian Classic
Giambotta (pronounced jam-BOAT-ah – we pronounce it jahm-bawt) is one of those rustic Italian dishes that feels like home to me. Growing up, my mother made it just about every week. Her version was a big pot filled with veal, peppers, zucchini, onions, garlic, and of course, crushed tomatoes. Later, she swapped in hot Italian…
Spaghetti allāAssassina (Killer Spaghetti): Crispy, Spicy, Burnt-to-Perfection Pasta
Move over, spaghetti and meatballsāthis dish is for the bold. Spaghetti allāAssassina (literally āKiller Spaghettiā) hails from Bari in Southern Italy, and itās nothing like the pasta you grew up with. Instead of boiling pasta in water and finishing it in sauce, this recipe cooks the spaghetti directly in the sauce until it chars on…
Hearty Sausage & Chickpea Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Rice
When the weather cools down (or when you just need a bowl of comfort), nothing hits the spot like a rich, flavorful stew. My Sausage & Chickpea Stew is loaded with bold spices, tender sweet potatoes, carrots, and plenty of garlic. Add in chickpeas for protein and heartiness, and youāve got a balanced one-pot meal…
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