All About @MelissaJoRealRecipes

Iโ€™m Melissa Joโ€”the recipe creator, Amazon Live host, and everyday food lover behind Melissa Jo Real Recipes. But before the videos and the viral recipes , it all started in my family kitchen..

Iโ€™ve been cooking for my kids and family my whole life, using the same tools and timeless techniques passed down from my Italian grandmother and my mama. I grew up learning by watching them work their magic with love and flavorโ€”and eventually, I started creating my own recipes with their influence sprinkled in every dish.

In 2020, like most of us stuck at home during quarantine, I needed something to do. A friend asked me to share a recipe on TikTokโ€”and I didnโ€™t even know how to work the app! So I called in my son, who was happy to point the camera and hit post. Five videos in, I shared my Stick of Butter Rice recipeโ€ฆ and the rest? Well, letโ€™s just say itโ€™s been viral casseroles and cozy comfort food with my Italian influence ever since!

Now, I post daily across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, and Amazon Liveโ€”sharing easy, saucy, no-fuss meals for real life as well as my authentic Italian family recipes! Whether itโ€™s a three-ingredient dinner, a one-pot wonder, or a slow cooker meal that does the heavy lifting, my recipes are made to feel like winsโ€”no matter how busy your day is.

My goal? To make cooking feel doable and fun. Whether youโ€™re here for weeknight inspiration, Sunday meal prep ideas, or something indulgent to feed a crowdโ€”youโ€™ll find it all here. My signature style is simple, flavorful, and always real (just like the name says!).

Thanks for being here. Grab a stick of butter and letโ€™s make something delicious together.

Guess what? My NEW cookbook is out ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ™Œ

Make It Festive All Year Round

 Make It Festive All Year Round is my new holiday cookbook packed with all my best recipes my supporters love. From Thanksgiving classics to Christmas favorites, plus fun dishes for spring, summer, and beyond, itโ€™s filled with easy, family-friendly recipes to make every season feel like a celebration.

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