Author: Susan Leiser

Desserts, Uncategorized

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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Ice cream is easier to make than you think. Sure there are plenty of options in the grocery store or at your fave ice cream shop, but it’s so nice to have fresh homemade goodness right in your own freezer. I follow the recipe for vanilla ice cream in the […]

Baking, Italian, Main, Pizza, Vegetarian

Old-Fashioned Sicilian Tomato Pie

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Old-fashioned tomato pie is totally a thing in South Jersey and Philadelphia. Pizza shops and bakeries all over the region have their own versions. This one uses fresh plum tomatoes in the sauce. So I’m definitely making this on heavy rotation when it’s peak Jersey tomato season. This dough comes […]

American, Appetizers, Chicken

Garlic Parmesan Wings

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Chicken wings are super easy to make at home. This version isn’t traditional, but I think my Jersey Girl readers will LOVE them as my husband and son did. The key to success is to be sure to let the wings hang out in the fridge for at least an […]

American, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Roasted Cajun Potatoes

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Cajun Roasted Potatoes may officially be my most fave potato side eva, and they are so easy to make. Simply toss with cajun seasoning, olive oil and black pepper and roast until your desired doneness is reached. This recipe uses red and/or new potatoes so you don’t even need to […]

Baking, Desserts

Cookie Time

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A cookie makes the moment so much better. And if you make these Chocolate Thumbprints, you will have many happy times. The recipe comes from Martha Stewart Cookies cookbook. The cookie merges simple shortbread with a dark chocolate filling. The rich chocolate melts into the tender shortbread. It’s a glorious […]