Latest Recipes

Side Dish, Vegetarian

Pierogi from Scratch

Making pierogi is a task that requires a bit of time. It is SOOOOO worth it! They are so superior to what you get in the frozen food aisle at your grocery store. We serve our pierogi with sauteed veggies and kielbasa and sauerkraut. Whatever you do, don’t forget the sour cream! You can totally make the pierogi ahead and freeze them for later use.

Appetizers, Italian, Seafood

Spicy Baked Calamari

This Spicy Baked Calamari recipe is so easy to make right at home. Calamari is often fried when enjoyed at restaurants, but this dish has a healthier vibe as the calamari and cherry peppers are baked after being tossed with Italian style bread crumbs, fresh garlic, fresh parsley and olive oil. My husband and son LOVED the dish and said the taste of calamari really shines through as opposed to […]

Asian, Chicken, Main, Vegetables

Red Chicken Curry

Going out for Thai food is not an activity that is in my cards due to my life-threatening food allergy to nuts. Soooo, I am so thrilled to be able to make this delish Red Chicken Curry dish right at home. The recipe comes from Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook: Cravings: Hungry for More. The recipe is super easy. I do replace the coconut milk with broth and Greek yogurt, due to […]

Italian, Main, Pasta, Seafood

Shellfish and Spice are so Nice

Cavatelli with Spicy Shrimp and Crab Sauce is a fave of The Husband and Son. Inspired by the Cavatelli Franco served at Hammonton’s very own beloved Maplewood, this recipe can made right at home with simple ingredients. I do recommend ordering it at Maplewood whenever you get in there, but if you want a delish seafood extravaganza right at home, this recipe will be a total win for you! If […]