This ooey-gooey layered Eggplant and Zucchini Parmigiana is as satisfying and scrumptious as your favorite lasagna, but it’s totally noodle-less (and you won’t even miss them). In fact, this recipe was recently selected as one of the 2022 Pinterest and Food52 Golden Recipe Grand Prize Winners! Mama A’s “Melanzane e […]
Summer Recipes
We love to celebrate summer with all its garden-fresh possibilities! Here you’ll find endless varieties of fresh salads, light meals, and bbq dishes to enjoy all summer long. Everything from our picnic favorites like southern fried chicken, deviled eggs, and potato salad to Scallops au Gratin. And it wouldn’t be summer without our favorite frozen treats and no-bake desserts to get carry us through the dog days of summer.
Easy Smoky Fall-Off-The-Bone Oven-Baked Ribs
If you’re wondering how to make tasty BBQ ribs without a grill or a smoker, this oven-baked recipe is a great place to start. They’re really good. Not only are these ribs smoky, sticky, and just a little bit sweet, they’re fall-off-the-bone delicious and take less than 10 minutes to […]
Abruzzese Almost-Bolognese (Lasagna al Ragù w/Porcini Béchamel)
This melty, cheesy, saucy, beefy lasagna al ragù uses whole sheets of golden fresh egg pasta layered with tomato and beef white wine sauce, creamy porcini béchamel, grated Grana Padano, and mozzarella cheese. It’s full of flavor and it’s much quicker than making authentic Lasagna Bolognese (which you should also […]
Mom’s Famous Cinnamon Rolls (Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever)
This easy homemade cinnamon roll recipe is made 100% from scratch (and we happen to think they’re the best cinnamon rolls ever). Anyone who knew my Mom also knew her locally-famous cinnamon rolls. These buttery, fluffy-soft, ooey-gooey cinnamon-swirled sweet rolls were some of the first items to be snatched up […]
Super Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes for Two (or a Crowd)
This homemade pumpkin pancake recipe is without a doubt one of our all-time favorites to eat — super fluffy, crispy buttery-edged, and topped with melted butter, roasted chestnuts, and drizzled with pure maple syrup they’re heaven. These pancakes are perfect for fall (and a great way to use up leftover […]
How to Make 2-Minute Chipotle in Adobo Sauce (When You Don’t Have a Can in Your Cupboard)
If you’re in the mood to make your favorite chipotle recipes like tinga tacos or other Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes but don’t have a can of chipotle in adobo sauce lying around — don’t fret. You can get the same spicy, tangy, smoked jalapeño flavors with this easy DIY version. […]
Easy Swedish Meatballs with Cream Gravy (Köttbullar)
This authentic Swedish meatball recipe is ready in just about 35 minutes. Smothered in a rich flavorful cream sauce, these little meatballs pair perfectly with a side of rice or mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam or this 10-minute fruitti di bosco sauce. Plus, they’re a cinch to make — perfect […]
Easy Oven-Roasted Turkey w/Shallots & Herbs
This tender juicy oven-roasted turkey recipe is delicious and ready in just under an hour. Seasoned with shallots, garlic, and our favorite fall herbs, it’s just as perfect to make for healthy mid-week meals as it is for anyone looking for a much easier roasted turkey option for Thanksgiving (or […]
Easy Homemade BBQ Spice Rub (Barbecue Dry Rub)
This all-purpose BBQ seasoning recipe adds a smoky southern barbecue flavor to everything from grilled chicken, to pork ribs, turkey, shrimp, tofu, and even vegetables. We love this house blend because you can add it to just about anything whether you’re smoking, roasting, pan-searing, or grilling. And it’s a great […]
20-Minute Singapore Mei Fun Noodles (Shrimp Mei Fun)
A takeout favorite you’ll find on just about every Chinese-American restaurant menu, Singapore noodles couldn’t be easier to make at home. These delicious rice noodles get their bright yellow color (and flavor) from curry powder and are filled with shrimp, eggs, carrots, Napa cabbage, onions, and scallions. Plus, it’s a […]
15-Minute Grilled Chicken Shawarma (with Homemade Shawarma Seasoning)
This delicious grilled chicken shawarma recipe is bursting with Middle Eastern flavors and it takes just 15 minutes to make. Juicy tender grilled (or pan-seared) chicken thighs get a generous dusting of our easy DIY shawarma seasoning that is full of warm, smoky, spicy, tangy, and well-balanced flavors giving you […]
Delicious Shawarma Seasoning (tastes great on everything)
Make a quick batch of this easy DIY shawarma seasoning to flavor all of your favorite Middle Eastern-inspired dishes including beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, falafel, fish, chickpeas, or even tofu. We’re partial to this house blend of spices because it’s warm, smoky, spicy, tangy, and incredibly well-balanced with no one […]