Amazing Recipes
Don't hate me because I'm beautiful. Remember that 1980's Pantene commercial? That's what I think of when I see these fries! Seriously. Look at them. They are gorgeous. But unlike that Pantene commercial this did happen over night, actually it happened in about an hour. Why do I remember these … [Read more...]
I made this Mac & Cheese for dinner tonight. Even my picky husband ate it. Trust me that's saying a lot. He probably eats pasta 2 or 3 times a year. Every time I make it it's like I'm force feeding him vegetables. Isn't it weird that someone doesn't like pasta? But not tonight. Tonight I … [Read more...]
I've just made lasagna roll ups for the first time and I have to tell you this is the easiest way you can make lasagna. Not only do they look incredibly adorable, but they are also very delicious. I'm sure everyone has their favorite lasagna recipe, but this is my easy recipe that I use whenever … [Read more...]
I love long weekends, I especially love the fact that I have more time to do the things I enjoy doing and don't have to rush and get everything done. As much as I love long weekends, I hate when they are over. Yesterday was Labor day and I know everyone makes burgers and hot dogs for these long … [Read more...]
Caprese Salad or Insalata Caprese is a very simple salad from Italy consisting of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil and olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. I think the beauty of this salad is its simplicity and the fact that it consists of the Italian flag colors. Different versions … [Read more...]
May is Vegetarian and Seafood Month at JoCooks. As I mentioned in my previous post, I am doing this to prove to myself that you can cook a variety of dishes with no meat. Today's recipe is one that I am a big fan of. I love mushrooms, and I love stuffed mushrooms. Portobello mushrooms are great … [Read more...]
I've finally made the perfect biscuit. I don't know what was in my head to make a mozzarella biscuit. Well I'll tell you what. Personally I like mozzarella cheese over cheddar cheese, and that's the only cheese I had. Usually I make these biscuits with buttermilk, but I didn't have any, so I used … [Read more...]
So it's April, it's almost Easter, it is officially spring. Not in Calgary. It is snowing heavy out there as I am typing this post and I am not happy about it. It looks like December out there, but thankfully I am off for the rest of the week and I don't have to go out there. Even Mia (my … [Read more...]
I love weekends because I finally have time to make a decent breakfast and enjoy it with my husband. I love these egg bowls, they are quite different than my usual oatmeal breakfast. This breakfast is easy and delicious, not to mention impressive. It's the perfect breakfast, perfect for a weekend … [Read more...]
Mac and Cheese truly is the ultimate comfort food. I have to admit that since I wasn't born here, I didn't really grow up with this kind of mac and cheese. We do have our own mac and cheese and sometimes I honestly prefer that one. The Romanian version that I grew up with is macaroni with crumbled … [Read more...]
Mashed Potatoes! One of the easiest side dishes you could probably ever make. It is also probably one of the first things I learned to make as a little girl helping my mom out in the kitchen. Although my mom's version is very simple, but tastes great nonetheless, I like to experiment with my … [Read more...]
If you like hot and spicy foods, then this buffalo chicken and grilled cheese sandwich is for you. Although it may not look very spicy, trust me when I say it was. Regardless, this sandwich is incredible! It is so much better than a regular chicken salad sandwich, there is so much more flavor in it. … [Read more...]
This is a super easy recipe for a classic Margherita Pizza. My husband is a huge Pizza fan and as I've said before we make Pizza almost every weekend  at home. However, we wanted to try something that's a little bit healthier and this Margherita Pizza is just that. We've never had Margherita … [Read more...]
Whenever you're in the mood to eat some cheesy pasta, this recipe of cheese and spinach stuffed shells is perfect. There are 4 types of cheeses in this dish, making it scrumptious and super delicious. I chose to mix some cottage and ricotta cheese for the stuffing, therefore making this dish … [Read more...]
Italian pasta dishes are the best and most classic comfort foods. This baked penne with Italian sausage is sure to get everyone to the table as soon as it comes out of the oven. My husband and I don't make a lot of pasta, but every once in a while we do enjoy a good lasagna or a good Italian pasta … [Read more...]
