Recipes - Melissa Jo Real Recipes

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Greek Marinated Salad — Make-Ahead & Portable

A hand lifts a cheesy, baked sandwich from a tray of pull-apart sliders, topped with herbs and melted cheese. The sandwiches are golden brown and layered with marinara sauce and mozzarella.

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

A close-up of creamy penne pasta with ground meat, topped with chopped parsley and shaved Parmesan, being lifted from a white plate with a fork.

One-Pot Smoky Marry Me Pasta

A hand with pink-painted nails holds a sandwich filled with melted cheese, sliced meats, sauerkraut, and peppers, with buns visible in the background.

Fried Bologna Sliders

A close-up of caramelized onions being lifted by a spoon from a pan, with a browned steak cooking in oily juices below.

Cast Iron French Onion Chuck Roast with Dano’s Seasoning

A bowl of mashed potatoes topped with shredded beef and a pepper, with a spoon drizzling rich brown sauce over the dish.

Chicago-Style Italian Butter Chuck Roast (Cast Iron)

A spoon pours brown gravy over shredded meat on a slice of bread, served with roasted baby potatoes on a white plate.

Crockpot Italian Garlic Butter Beef & Potatoes

A close-up of a serving spoon lifting a portion of baked rice and chicken with tomatoes from a casserole dish in a bright kitchen.

Italian Stick of Butter Chicken and Rice

A bowl of saucy Crispy Oven-Baked Wings sits on a table alongside a cup of ranch dressing and a bowl of celery and carrot sticks for dipping.

Crispy Oven-Baked Wings

A hand uses tongs to lift a serving of cheesy baked spaghetti with tomato sauce and herbs from a casserole dish in a kitchen setting.

Creamy Italian-Style Baked Spaghetti (Better Than Baked Ziti)