Jolene's Recipe Journal

N is for Nectarine Nectarine Caprese Salad is a fresh twist on the classic Caprese salad with sweet nectarines, juicy grape tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, basil, and a simple drizzle of olive oil.

M is for Meatballs These Grilled BBQ Meatball Skewers are an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe made with frozen fully cooked meatballs, colorful bell peppers, red onion, and BBQ sauce.  They’re quick to assemble, cook on the grill in minutes, and deliver that classic sweet, smoky flavor with almost no prep work.

  E is for Empanadas Baked Beef Empanadas are simple, oven-baked hand pies filled with lightly spiced ground beef. These easy empanadas can be made ahead or frozen for stress-free meals, perfect for snacks, lunch, or family dinners.

A is for Arancini! Arancini are Italian rice balls that are crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and perfect dipped in marinara. They’re a beloved comfort food from Sicily that always disappear fast.

Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Bites are an easy appetizer that's ready in minutes. Simple and satisfying, they make a perfect finger food for parties, holiday gatherings, or a quick snack.

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen. From spooky sweets to savory bites and festive drinks, these recipes are all treats, no tricks!

  Burnt out on tacos and beef stroganoff sandwiches so I went looking for some new ideas on my Pinterest boards.  It's been ages since we've had sloppy Joes so I added the ingredients for these sliders to my pickup list. 

There are lots of spins on mummy themed treats out there and they've always been a hit here. This time around I'm doing something with a bit more of a kick to them, Mummy Jalapeno Poppers from Taste of Home.

T is for Taco and Taters! This year I'm participating in a bi-weekly challenge with some blogging friends to post recipes using all of the letters in the alphabet.  It can feature a food that begins with the letter of the week or the recipe name can contain the week's letter.

Calling all waffle fans! August 24th is #NationalWaffleDay and we're sharing 20 of our favorite recipes! There's something for everyone, classic, fancy, sweet, savory, from scratch, zhuzhed up store bought. What's your favorite way to waffle?

I first tried eggplant back in 2006 and it's been a favorite ever since. When I saw my fellow Taste of Home Community Cook Debbie G's contest winning sliders I knew I had to give them a try. I did make a few changes based on what I already had on hand.

N is for Naan! This year I'm participating in a bi weekly challenge with some blogging friends to post recipes using all of the letters in the alphabet.  It can feature a food that begins with the letter of the week or the recipe name can contain the week's letter.

Wow, April just flew by! It's Muffin Monday again and since I'd been making a lot of sweets lately I set out to find a savory muffin to make.  I found these Cheeseburger Mini Muffins on Taste of Home.

Welcome to 2023’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event! If you're new here, welcome! If you're a returning haunt, welcome back! HalloweenTreatsWeek is a yearly blogging event that is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. You'll find that this fun and spooky event is an online, week-long event that is filled with some frightfully fun Halloween treats and recipes from some fantastic Halloween loving bloggers!

When my son was little he used to get excited for game day. He wasn't really interested in the game itself but very much enjoyed the variety of foods I would put out to nibble on.

Looking for new grilling recipes to try this summer? From appetizers to dessert here are some great ideas to up your grill game!

One of my favorite apps to order when I go out is jalapeno poppers.  I rarely fry at home so when I saw these grilled Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos on the Taste of Home site I couldn't wait to give them a try.

Continuing my quest to replicate some of our restaurant favorites at home I tried my hand at Chinese Scallion Pancakes from Taste of Home. Though they're made from just a few simple ingredients, the method seemed a bit daunting to me. 

The big game is just around the corner and I'm sharing a fun appetizer that will make everyone cheer! We are huge toasted ravioli fans so when I ran across this Fried Tortellini on the Taste of Home site I knew that it would be a big hit here.  Angela L's recipe uses prosciutto ricotta tortellini, but all I could get my hands on were three cheese tortellini, so that's what I went with.

  Things have been crazy around here and I somehow managed to order 2 boxes of frozen garlic bread on my grocery pickup.  I searched the Taste of Home site for ideas and the Garlic Toast Pizzas seemed like a great way to serve them up.