Josie + Nina
Hey there —I'm Lori! Josie + Nina authentic Italian recipes that work for home cooks who love to gather their people.
my face hurts from smiling
RECIPES WATCH SHOP FB Hi there, Reader! We had a wedding! It was the absolute best best day. There is nothing like seeing your child marry their best friend and seeing them so so happy surrounded by so much love. My cheeks still hurt from smiling and I might be wearing gym shoes for the next week I danced so much! That being said, food still needs to happen, right? And here's what I'm loving right now: make ahead Cheesy pepperoni bread starts with my go-to pizza dough, rolled around pepperoni...
make ahead go-to's
WHAT'S NEW SHOP WATCH IG Hiya, Reader— This is a make-ahead week around here. Assemble now, bake when you're ready, and dinner is already handled. Baked eggplant rollatini. Thin eggplant slices rolled around a ricotta-spinach filling. Put the whole pan together today and it's ready to go straight into the oven whenever you need it. Eggplant parmesan stacks. Same craveable flavor as the classic, built in individual portions. Freezer-friendly, so make extra for a week you haven't gotten to yet....
you had me at breadcrumbs
Hi there, Reader, With back to school and all the busy things (did you see that Halloween and Christmas are already in stores?), I'm craving easy. This lemon garlic pasta is what I make when I want dinner to taste bright and finished without asking much of me. Garlic goes soft in olive oil, a good squeeze of lemon, and the breadcrumbs topping is beyond good (I love to keep some on the side so I can sprinkle as I go). Until next time, LIKE KNOWING WHAT'S NEW? Tap below, select "instant...
Easy back-to-school dinners
RECIPES YOUTUBE SHOP INSTAGRAM Hi there, Reader, Whether or not you care that school is back in session, you still need to eat. These recipes all can be made ahead and some can be frozen to pull out when the inevitable "what's for dinner" panic sets in. Thai meatballs...an unexpected sleeper recipe! One of our year 'round staples. I just made these chipotle chicken enchiladas last week and the leftovers make the best lunch. Along the same line...we love Mexican food and keeping a frozen bag...
Win back to school
WHAT'S NEW SHOP WATCH IG Hey there, Reader, No matter the age of the kids in your life, back to school season is wild, especially when it comes to planning meals. Which is exactly why homemade pizza is my secret weapon. It’s no-fail while being kid and crowd-friendly, And honestly? Part of why we do it so often now is because we just don’t order out like we used to. Maybe not faster...but pizza at home is definitely cheaper and way more fun. 🍕Pizza plans My go-to doughs + reader faves: #1...
Back to school bakes
RECIPES WATCH SHOP INSTAGRAM Hi there, Reader, Back to school week is a strange one. Some of you are celebrating whether it's the first day of kindergarten or the last kid (finally!) out the door. And some of you are sitting with it a little differently, missing the noise already and wishing summer lasted longer. Maybe you have a quiet house for the first time in years. Or are a grandmom. Because of that, today's email is all baking and creating cozy moments with a kitchen that smells...
stovetop only recipes
WHAT'S NEW SHOP WATCH IG Hiya, Reader— I have barely turned on my oven this month. How about you, Reader? Muggy, storming, the occasional power outage. So for this week, I'm making it all about easy pastas using the stovetop only. With these three, I don't worry about making anyone happy because they all will be. Especially if there's leftovers. For this one, the pasta cooks right in the sauce. In one skillet mostly from pantry staples. If you have 30 minutes, you'll love spending them on...