These crescent-shaped pastries are buttery, flaky, and just perfect for the holidays. The sweet and spicy red pepper jelly filling makes savory rugelach a vibrant addition to your holiday appetizer spread. Serve them with cocktails or add to a cheese board. I have to warn you, Red Pepper Jelly Rugelachs are addictive. You’ll see what…
Flavor, flavor, flavor, describes this one skillet recipe for Sweet Potato and Chicken Sausage Hash. This low-carb dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, and when topped with a poached or fried egg, it turns into a fun and satisfying meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. I don’t know about you, but I…
With Mediterranean ingredients like savory feta, fluffy couscous, smoky harissa paste, and cooked lentils, vegetarian stuffed peppers are a hearty, satisfying main dish. Stuffed peppers were one of the first dishes I cooked when I moved into my post-college apartment. If you had run into single-girl Jess eating her lunch on the National Mall circa…
There are few things as satisfying as a meal that simmers in the slow cooker all day and is ready whenever you need it. These ten weeknight-friendly slow cooker meals are super versatile, work with many different side dishes, and are some of my family’s personal favorites. While we’ve rounded up our top 10 picks…
Looking for a cozy, hearty soup that’s easy enough for a weeknight? Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup is here for it. A spoonful of ricotta adds rich creaminess to this soup that’s like lasagna in a bowl. The seasons are changing (at last!). Bring on all the crisp leaves, warm mugs of cider, and break…
Italian House Salad with Parmesan and Croutons is the perfect side for almost any meal. Serve it with your favorite pasta dishes, cozy soups, or roast chicken. Earlier this week I shared Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast and, if you ask me, the best thing to serve with that savory, rich meat dish is a…
Classic pot roast gets Italian love from red wine, tomato paste, garlic, and dried herbs. Made in the slow cooker, this is a super cozy meal that cooks hands-off all day long and results in fall-apart-tender meat with a rich gravy. Serve it over mashed potatoes or creamy polenta. Want to know my favorite thing…
Bring fall into your kitchen with Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls. Soft and fluffy, these cinnamon rolls are totally classic but use sweet, tart apple butter for a filling alongside brown sugar and cinnamon. If you ask me, every season is homemade cinnamon roll season, but when the weather turns cooler, I really start wanting the…
A quick marinade and creamy yogurt Dijon sauce make this classic meal of roasted herb marinated chicken and potatoes feel worthy of a special occasion. No one would ever guess it all comes together on a single sheet pan! I taught this recipe in an online cooking class I did early last year, and after…
