Grandma Maroni’s Meatballs

Adding this recipe the site brings a big smile to my face, not only because these scrumptious meatballs were brought to me by a dear friend as possibly the BEST hostess gift ever (they even arrived in their own adorable pot ready to cook!), but also because it’s my very first child submission to Week Nights Only!  When I reached out to this same friend to get their family’s weeknight fave, she sent her daughter’s go-to. The super cool LP makes these for dinner, much to the delight of her very lucky parents. YUM.

I had no clue the recipe was out there, so I am very excited to try these at home. Hope you enjoy Northport, L.I.’s finest: Grandma Maroni’s Meatballs (100 Year Old Recipe).

EASY CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

This dish is DIVINE!

And I did not have any type of pre-cooked chicken on hand, so I made these Oven Baked Chicken Thighs to add to the recipe below and they hit the spot. And even with that “added” step, this is a superbly simple recipe for Chicken and Dumplings! *Update: the dumplings are SO good I double the batch.

Thank you Bowl of Delicious for Easy Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch

xo CH

The BEST Pancakes Ever!

We have been making these in our family for years and they are always a hit! They are nicknamed MBP’s (Mac’s birthday pancakes) since I first served them at a family birthday breakfast a few years back. We can’t cook with cow milk in our house – so that’s how I originally found them – but over the years I have used rice milk, almond milk, and (if necessary) just water – and they are still amazing. The recipe is tremendously versatile, and forgiving, and best of all – they taste is as good as any pancake you’ve ever had. Our tweaks: if on hand, I add a cup of chocolate chips, and if you can sprinkle some confectioner’s sugar (through a sifter) on top – it’s divine. Hope you enjoy xoxo CH

Milk-Free, Egg-Free Pancakes from Genius Kitchen

Cast Iron Skillet Roast Chicken

I learned about this recipe from a new foodie friend (is there anything better?!) and she has inspired me to venture into the world of cast iron skillet cooking. First on my list will certainly be this highly recommended recipe from one of the cooking gurus behind the iconic Silver Palate “Good Times” cookbook, and four of her own cookbooks including The Nantucket Open House Cookbook and The New England Open House Cookbook.

Stay tuned for my take on my cast iron culinary adventures – and in the meantime, enjoy Sarah Leah Chase’s Cast Iron Skillet Roast Chicken.