Recipes - Melissa Jo Real Recipes

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A close-up of a large bowl filled with orzo pasta salad mixed with cherry tomatoes, black olives, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a wooden spoon for stirring.

One-Pan Sicilian Orzo

A slice of crumb cake with raisins and pecans sits on a white plate while icing is being drizzled on top. A red baking dish and a box with a biscuit image are visible in the background.

Easy Cinnamon Coffee Crumb Cake

A ladle pours brown glaze over a roasted ham with crispy, caramelized edges, sitting in a pan of sauce. Steam rises from the meat, and a plant and kitchen sink are visible in the blurred background.

Coca-Cola Cranberry Spiral Ham (Easy Spiral Ham Recipe with Dijon Glaze)

A close-up of a bowl filled with red potato salad, featuring sliced red potatoes mixed with fresh chopped parsley and a light dressing.

Stovetop Lemon Butter Parsley Potatoes

A close-up of a spoonful of creamy macaroni and cheese topped with crispy fried onions, being lifted from a baking dish filled with the same cheesy, golden-brown casserole.

No Boil Cheddar Mac & Cheese

A close-up of a ladle holding a serving of creamy chicken and rice soup with vegetables, above a pot filled with the same soup in a kitchen setting.

Easy Sicilian Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup (Avgolemono Style)

A wooden bowl filled with macaroni salad, topped with sliced hard-boiled eggs sprinkled with paprika, and garnished with chopped green onions.

The 10 Best Make-Ahead Salads

A glass baking dish filled with baked beans in a thick, reddish sauce is shown in an oven, topped with a zigzag drizzle of yellow mustard.

Bubble Up Bean Bake

A person serves a cheesy, baked casserole with tomato sauce and green onions from a white dish, with melted cheese stretching from the pan. A kitchen is visible in the background.

Easy Creamy Baked Salsa Chicken

A plate of bacon-wrapped chicken breast, mashed potatoes, and steamed broccoli, with an additional bowl of broccoli in the background on a wooden table.

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Thighs