Inspired by Greek Spanakopita and Albanian Byrek, I decided to blend my favorite elements of the two dishes to make this delicious phyllo meat pie. Crispy golden phyllo dough with layers of cheesy meat filling, see how you can make this entree!
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Homemade Hot Chocolate
Recreating my favorite hot chocolate from Jacques Torres — which I used to visit in New York City with my dad for “bring-your-kid-to-work” day. This homemade hot chocolate recipe is an easy holiday drink. Add my homemade marshmallows (without corn syrup), or fresh whipped cream to a rich, decadent drink!
Homemade Marshmallows (Without Corn Syrup)
My first time making homemade marshmallows without corn syrup! These thick vanilla-flavored marshmallows are perfect for the holidays. Make custom shapes using holiday cookie cutters for thin or thick marshmallows. Switch the vanilla extract for almond or other flavors to compliment your holiday recipes.
Fried Crab Rangoon with Pineapple Dipping Sauce
Crispy fried Crab Rangoon, with a sweet and sour pineapple dipping sauce. A homemade appetizer perfect for the upcoming Christmas parties and New Year Celebrations. This large holiday appetizer will impress your friends and offer a delicious and elegant looking appetizer.
Honey Butter Cookies
With the holidays approaching, I decided to help my sister with her college cooking assignment. The plan was to have a cookie-baking party to make holiday care packages for 70 service members overseas. For my cookies, I decided to make a honey butter cookie recipe I found on Pinterest. This recipe uses everyday ingredients, for a delicious buttery cookie.
Chocolate Caramel Dipped Apples with Peanuts
Inspired by Autumn ingredients like apple cider, apple donuts, and pumpkins — I decided to use fresh Granny Smith apples and make caramel apples! Rather than the clunky apples on a stick, I decided to make sliced chocolate caramel dipped apples with peanuts. Easy to dip and carry, these tasty treats are customizable and great for any age. Plus, they’re homemade.
Double Chocolate Crackle Cookies
Fudgy double chocolate crackle cookies — the best of chocolate lava cake meets chocolate chip cookies. This recipe is flourless and doesn't use butter. You will have a decadent, crackle-top cookie with powdered sugar marbling. Visit the blog at kmartinelli.com to get the full recipe card.
Raspberry and Fig Thumbprint Cookies
One of my favorite desserts from this time of year, are the Polish jam-filled cookies called kolaczki. We usually have these cookies for Thanksgiving breakfast with our coffee, or for Christmas dessert. So when I found an easy Pinterest recipe recreating this classic holiday dessert, I decided to try it. These Raspberry and Fig Thumbprint cookies are easy, delicious, and a festive fall treat.
Autumn Vegetable Rice Soup
This week I made Gimme Some Oven’s original wild rice soup recipe with my own changes. This hearty Autumn Vegetable Rice Soup is perfect for a one-pot meal. With sweet potato, kale, mushrooms, rice, and rich seasoning, you’ll warm up with cool autumn weather over a bowl of this soup.
Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
The weather in New Jersey finally broke into Autumn. Evenings and mornings are crisp enough for cardigans and jeans (my favorite). With two PSL’s under my belt for the season, I decided to start my Autumn recipes, starting with these Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. These cookies are easy and festive. Click to watch the recipe video and download the recipe card.
Delish's French Onion Chicken Meatballs
French onion soup is one of my favorite recipes. When I saw Delish’s French Onion Chicken Meatballs, I knew I had to try it. Watch my how-to video as I made this recipe. Read my notes and feedback for making it again, and what I loved about this healthy chicken meatball recipe.
Personal Chicken Pot Pies
This week, I'm trying to recreate my favorite flavors from personal chicken pot pies. Using every day ingredients and homemade crust, here's my take on a homey recipe.
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Inspired by a Pinterest recipe, I decided to tackle a recipe I always think of: Cheesy broccoli rice casserole. If you make weeknight meals using Knorr’s rice packets, then this fresh, homemade casserole recipe is for you. Cheesy, creamy rice with seasonings and diced pieces of fresh broccoli. Check out the recipe video and download the recipe card.
Delish's Crab Cake Poppers
This week #OnTheBlog I'm making Delish's Crab Cake Poppers. These are a light summertime appetizer that's perfect for backyard BBQs. Your friends will be impressed with the crispy fried outside and luscious crab meat inside. Watch the how-to video to see how it’s made and download the recipe cards to try it yourself!
Tastemade's Ritz Cracker Pie
Inspired by a recipe video I saw on Twitter, I researched Tastemade’s Ritz Cracker Pie and decided to test the recipe. Buttery Ritz Crackers, brown sugar, caramel, and coconut — watch my recipe video to see how I made this popular pie, and my thoughts about the overall flavors and texture.
Knorr's Spring Vegetable Quiche
An easy Knorr’s Spring Vegetable Quiche recipe I had during my first visit to Florida. No matter what skill level you are in the kitchen, this is a great brunch recipe to impress your friends and family.
Chilaquiles Verdes with Chicken and Sunny-Side Egg
A recipe I fell in love with growing up in a town with one Mexican restaurant. This week, I’m making chilaquiles verdes with chicken and sunny-side-up egg. Fresh cilantro and oven roasted tomatillo come together to form a homemade salsa verde. Rotisserie chicken makes this an easy week-night recipe.
Caprese Crostini with Homemade Pesto
Just in time for spring! A healthy appetizer: Caprese crostini with homemade pesto. Building off of the Italian ingredients from last week’s homemade pesto, I’ve used fresh ingredients from the market to make delicious caprese bites. Less than 10-minutes of assembly and you’ll have an impressive appetizer.
Homemade Pesto with Basil and Pine Nuts
This week, I’m using my new mortar and pestle to make homemade pesto with basil and pine nuts. This recipe calls for fresh ingredients that make for a delicious sauce, spread, or dip. I love the garlicky flavor and deliciousness. Plus, you get a good work-out pulverizing the ingredients. Watch the video and download the recipe card to see how it’s made.
Homemade Hummus
An easy, homemade hummus that will impress your friends and family! Start with fresh ingredients and improvise with your final toppings to create a delicious homemade hummus recipe. Great to take as a healthy snack for work, or to pack with you for a party. Watch the video and download the recipe card to see how to make it.