Latest Recipes

Baking, Italian, Main, Pizza, Vegetarian

Old-Fashioned Sicilian Tomato Pie

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 together really easily. As always with using yeast, this recipe is a bit of a project, meaning you need a […]

American, Appetizers, Chicken

Garlic Parmesan Wings

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 hour after coating them in the baking soda and seasonings. Also, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. These two […]

American, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Roasted Cajun Potatoes

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 peel them! I often make these to go with my Grilled Mahi Mahi: But we often eat up the leftovers […]

Baking, Desserts

Cookie Time

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 thing. Be sure to use a small bowl of ice water to cool off your thumb when pressing the thumbprint […]

American, Appetizers, Vegetarian

Crowd-Pleasing Baked Artichoke-Spinach Dip

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 for holiday parties, birthday parties, family get togethers and sports gathering. My crowd always loves it! Be sure to drain […]