Appetizers

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Appetizers, French

Escargot Go Go

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Calling all Francophiles: For reals, escargot may seem way too high falutin to rock out at home, but this dish could not be easier. First of all, you do not need the snail shells that slipped out of Julia Roberts escargot-fine-dining contraption in “Pretty Woman.” Those shells are legit just […]

Appetizers, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Leftover Makeover: Potato Pancakes

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Leftovers are a thing in my house with my little family of three. Especially when it comes to mashed potatoes since I overestimate the quantity pretty much always. Mashed potatoes are a cinch to transform into super yummy Potato Pancakes. These are great for a light lunch with a salad […]

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, Appetizers, Vegetarian

Crowd-Pleasing Baked Artichoke-Spinach Dip

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Here’s an oldie but goodie: Baked Artichoke-Spinach Dip straight from the pages of the red-and-white-checkered Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. Every year I do a cookbook purge. But the BHG always makes the cut. Sometimes those classic recipes from yesteryear are just what we need. This is a great dip […]

Appetizers, Holiday, Italian, Salads, Seafood

My Family’s Baccala Salad

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Salted cod aka baccala is an Italian delicacy enjoyed at the holidays, particularly on Christmas Eve during the Feast of the Seven Fishes. The key to success is to cover the salted cod with cold water about three days prior to making the salad. Change the water out daily 2-3 […]