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Italian, Main, Meat, Pasta

Mommom Sacco’s Meatballs

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I live in a land of meatballs and sauce or gravy (whichever vernacular you prefer), but honestly I will only eat meatballs made by my fam. I am a snob like that 100 percent. Ain’t no shame in my game. Now, if you asked me for my Mommom Sacco’s recipe […]

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 […]

French, Main

Lemon Chicken with Croutons

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This is currently a favorite dinner for my husband and son: Lemon Chicken with Croutons. It is from one of my most beloved Barefoot Contessa cookbooks: “Barefoot in Paris.” Perhaps it’s my love of all things French from the style to the art to the oldness to the chicness, but […]

Main, Mexican

Citrus Mexican Chicken

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Made with fresh zest and juice from orange and lime, the marinade is packed with flavor. I grill the chicken so it cooks quickly! Serve with rice, beans, shredded lettuce, salsas and shredded cheese if you desire. Look at those colors! You can totally use the chicken it to fill […]

Baking, Italian, Main

Pizza Night

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 Homemade pizza night is popular at my house. You gotta have a classic in your bag of tricks such as Margherita style. Just some mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. This is as fresh and pure as it gets. My tips for making Margherita pizza are as follows: Remember to […]