Latest Recipes

American, Chicken, Main

Crispy Mustard Chicken

Crispy Mustard Chicken by Ina Garten is so easy, and soooooo good. Her recipe calls for serving this over frisee, but I can never ever ever find that in my grocery store, so I served it over arugula dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper. But about the chicken…. This dish uses thighs, which are so juicy and delish. I know the chicken breast gets all the […]

American, Chicken, Main, Pasta

Cajun Chicken Cutlets over Pasta

This is by no means an original idea: Cajun Chicken Cutlets over Pasta. Allegedly, Chili’s serves something like this, according to the land of Pinterest. But I haven’t been to a Chili’s since 1999, so don’t quote me. I’m sure it has a way catchier name on the Chili’s menu. This was really really good. Eveything works perfectly together. I love the final addition of fresh tomatoes and parsley right […]

American, Appetizers, Baking, Snacks

Pizza Dough Pretzel Bites

Pizza Dough Pretzel Bites are a quick and delish way to get the goodness of fresh pretzels with minimal effort. Using premade pizza dough quickens the process tremendously. This is a really fun project do do with your little ones. While my little one is no longer little – he towers over my 5’2″ frame at age 11 – he has enjoyed making pretzels with me for years. And he […]

Italian, Pasta, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Pasta and Peas

Sometimes the simplicity of a dish it what makes it so special. I feel that way about Pasta and Peas. This is the perfect food for the little kiddos in your life, but honestly it works in amazing ways for all ages, especially as a side to a chicken or a fish or a steak. Whatever, you please. Sometimes I just eat a bowl of it when I want a […]

Soups, Vegetarian

Light and Easy

Quick and delightful homemade soups are a fave thing of The Jersey Girl’s. Lemony Spinach and White Bean Soup totally fits the bill. The lemon broth is magical. You can use kale in this recipe, but I love the simplicity of baby spinach. No chopping required. The broth of this soup is soooo flavorful. Simmering the lemon and herbs before adding the beans and spinach really enhances the flavor. Feel […]