Italian - Melissa Jo Real Recipes

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A plate of pasta with tomato sauce, garnished with basil leaves, black olives, and a piece of baked chicken topped with tomato sauce and herbs.

One Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Four women smile together in a kitchen, gathered around a dish of baked cheesy pasta or lasagna. A green basil plant sits on the counter beside them. One woman leans forward near the food, looking upward and smiling.

Eggplant Parmigiana Family Recipe

A white dish filled with creamy rigatoni pasta mixed with green peas, garnished with fresh basil leaves, sitting on a wooden surface.

EASY Creamy Boursin Pasta

A close-up of a plate of egg noodles topped with shredded chicken, grated cheese, chopped parsley, and black pepper. Two pasta forks are partially visible on the side of the dish.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Dinner

A glass baking dish filled with golden-brown baked slider buns, with melted cheese and sauce visible at the edges, next to a bottle of Giardiniera relish on a table.

Italian Cheesesteak Sliders

A plate of creamy shrimp and sauce served over yellow grits, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. The dish is presented in a bowl with a decorative rim.

BEST Shrimp and Polenta

A spoon lifts a cheesy, saucy meatball from a white dish, with melted cheese stretching down. The background shows a kitchen with utensils in a container.

Meatball Casserole

Four steamed artichokes, stuffed with breadcrumbs and seasoning, are served on a white platter with lemon wedges—perfect for those seeking the Best Stuffed Artichokes.

BEST Stuffed Artichokes

A pot of vegetable soup with leafy greens, tomatoes, and chunks of bread on top, steaming on a stovetop.

Sicilian Leek Soup

A close-up of a baked lasagna in a white dish, topped with melted cheese, tomato sauce, and sprinkled herbs. The edges are slightly browned, with another similar dish visible in the background.

Melissa Jo’s Manicotti