Italian

    A bowl of rotini pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, salami slices, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, fresh basil, and a creamy dressing, served on a white plate with a decorative rim.

    Melissa jo’s AntiPASTA Salad

    A close-up of a pan filled with penne pasta mixed with tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs, grated cheese, and garnished with fresh basil leaves. A fork and spoon are resting in the pasta.

    Melissa Jo’s Mediterranean Pasta

    A blue pan filled with creamy rigatoni pasta in tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil leaves and grated cheese. A wooden spoon rests in the pasta. The pan sits on a black stovetop.

    Melissa jo’s Rigatoni alla Vodka

    A close-up of wide pasta noodles in a rich tomato meat sauce, topped with grated cheese and a sprig of fresh basil in the center.

    THE BEST Bolognese

    A close-up of spaghetti topped with tomato sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled cheese, and a fresh basil garnish served in a large metal dish.

    Melissa Jo’s Marinara

    Six stuffed bell peppers covered in a rich tomato sauce, garnished with herbs, simmering in a pot. The peppers are red and yellow, with visible chunks of filling inside.

    Grandma’s Stuffed Peppers

    A close-up of baked macaroni and cheese in a white dish, with a golden, crispy cheese topping and a creamy, cheesy interior, some of which has been scooped out with a white spatula.

    The BEST Baked Macaroni & Cheese

    A red bowl filled with creamy macaroni salad, featuring elbow pasta, chopped red bell peppers, green herbs, and a mayonnaise-based dressing, with a metal spoon resting inside.

    The BEST Macaroni Salad

    Breaded chicken cutlets simmer in a golden brown lemon sauce, topped with lemon slices and fresh herbs in a pan.

    The BEST Chicken Francaise Recipe

    A woman with long brown hair in a black top holds a large bowl of pasta with onions, tomatoes, and peppers in a kitchen, smiling at the camera.

    One Pan Hot Cherry Pepper Chicken

    Close-up of creamy pasta with fettuccine noodles, topped with sliced, seasoned grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy sauce.

    Chicken Creamy Fettucine

    A rectangular white plate with a breaded, pan-fried chicken cutlet garnished with parsley and a lemon slice, served alongside a fresh arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, onion, and mozzarella.

    Pork Milanese with Arugula Salad