Hi Friends! Soak in the last of this beautiful summer weather with me by firing up the grill and making this absolutely delicious salmon recipe I just know you will love! It's so easy and simple but flavor packed! RECIPE: 4 Salmon Filets, with skin on 2 Tbsp of Honey 2 Tbsp of Olive Oil Zest and Juice of 1 Lime 2 tsp of Chili Powder 1 tsp of Smoked Paprika 2 tsp of Garlic and Herb Seasoning 1 tsp of Onion Powder Salt and Plenty of Black Pepper For the Salsa: 2 or 1 Big Mango, diced 1/2 of a Red Bell Pepper, diced 1/4 of a Red Onion, diced Cilantro, chopped 1 Jalapeno, seeded and diced Lime Little Olive Oil Salt to taste Follow me here for more delicious recipes! FB: Laura in the kitchen IG: Mrsvitale Website: www.Laurainthekitchen.com
September, 2025
August, 2025
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28 August
A Lemon Ricotta Crostata You Don’t Want To Miss!
I absolutely LOVE this recipe and I know you will too! It's actually quite easy and one of Southern Italy's favorite Lemon desserts and for good reason! RECIPE: For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups of All Purpose Flour 2 Tbsp of Granulated Sugar 1/4 tsp of Salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of Unsalted Butter, Cold, cut into pieces 1 Egg 3 Tbsp of Cold Water For the Custard: 2 1/2 cups of Whole Milk 4 Tbsp of Granulated Sugar Zest of 1 Whole Lemon Plus 1 Tbsp of Juice 3 Tbsp of Flour 1 Tbsp of Cornstarch Vanilla Extract For the Ricotta Cream: 1 cup of Fresh Ricotta 2 Tbsp of Granulated Sugar Follow me on IG: mrsvitale Facebook: Laurainthekitchen Recipe Website: www.lauraithekitchen.com
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25 August
Grilled Spatchcock Chicken – Easy But Delicious Recipe
This spiced grilled spatchcocked (calm down I can hear you laughing) chicken is next level. Juicy, smoky, perfectly charred—and the flavor is literally insane!! Serve it with my sauce from my Peruvian chicken and It’s gonna knock your socks off! Recipe below for the spice rub and directions for grilling! Marinade 1 tbsp of brown sugar 1 tbsp of garlic and herb seasoning 1 tbsp of chili powder 1 tsp of cumin 1 tsp of oregano 2 tsp smoked paprika Plenty (don’t be shy) of salt Juice and zest of 1 lime (or 2 if they aren’t very juicy) 2 tbsp of olive oil Allow to marinade about 6 hours, longer if you can. The key to cooking this to absolute perfection is to do an indirect grill for most of it. Turn on half the burners on your grill as hot as they go, allow to preheat for 10-15 minutes (should be around 375-400 degrees) once there, place the chicken, skin side up, on the opposite side of the grill (where the burners are off) cook it low and slow until the temperature reaches 140 never flipping it. When there, carefully lift the chicken and flip it directly over the hot side and let it get to 165 degrees and that skin to really crisp up and char. I like to flip it back on the cut side for 5 minutes at the end and that’s it. Works perfectly every single time!
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20 August
Potato and Hot Dog Frittata – A Must Try!
Potatoes, eggs & hot dogs , an Italian childhood classic that fed generations and still hits every time. Sure, it’s not fancy… but ask anyone who grew up on this and they’ll pick it over filet mignon any day. Bonus points if you eat it in a sandwich by the beach like a true Italian (I swear it tastes even better at the beach) it’s such a humble thing but I think many many cultures relate to how special dishes like these really are for the soul! Approx recipe and instructions below! 3 medium size russets, peeled and thinly sliced 4 to 6 hot dogs (all beef for me) slices up 6 eggs Plenty of grated parm Plenty of S&P Olive oil I like cooking the potatoes in some olive oil over medium heat until they are about half way cooked (season them with a pinch of salt and pepper) then once there, add the hot dogs and continue cooking until the potatoes are fully cooked, add in the whisked egg and cheese mixture and cook until golden and set on the bottom, I use a fish spatula to kind of “slice it” into 1/4 pieces so it’s easier to flip but honestly this DOES NOT have to be perfect, it’s rustic home food. Cook until fully set then sprinkle more parm and enjoy every single bite!
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15 August
The BEST Blueberry Muffins – Bakery Style
Hi Friends, blueberries are so good at the moment I wanted to remind you to make a batch of these DELICIOUS muffins because trust me when I say, they are sensational and simply the best blueberry muffins ever ever ever!! Recipe Below! RECIPE: https://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/the-best-blueberry-muffins/
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11 August
Pickled Jalapeños and Banana Peppers – Better Than Store Bought
The garden is overflowing with banana peppers and jalapeños and I’ve already made 8 jars of each of pickled peppers (I share with friends don’t you worry!) and they really are THEEEE BEST!!!!!! The brine is the same for both but obviously the jalapeños are spicier and have more of a ”crisp” to them than the banana peppers and we just love them so much!! The difference is, since the jalapeños are a big harder and tougher, they sit in the hot brine for 10 minutes and the banana peppers only 7. Recipe and method linked below! PER BATCH: 15-18 peppers (depending on the size) 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 1 cup of distilled white vinegar 1 cup of water 3 tbsp of sugar 1 tbsp of salt (I use coarse kosher salt, if using fine salt use 2tsp) Add the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a saucepan, bring to a boil, once sugar has dissolved, add the sliced peppers and garlic, allow to sit in the hot brine for 10 minutes (7 for banana peppers) then using a slotted spoon remove them to a jar, allow the brine to cool to room temp and once everything has cooled, fill the jar with the peppers with the cooled brine to cover the peppers then put the lid on and refrigerate. They are ready to eat in just a couple days and you can literally eat them with anything! In this video I did the jalapeños first then brought the liquid back up to a boil for the banana peppers and repeated the same step so I didn’t have to make 2 separate batches of brine. They turn out perfect every time! These are meant to be stored in the refrigerator they are NOT shelf stable so keep that in mind!
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8 August
Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding – Let’s Make This!
Hi besties! Just you wait until you take a bite of this incredible bread pudding, you will be obsessed!! IT really is so sensational and I just know you will love it! RECIPE: For the Peaches: 1 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter 6 Large Yellow Peaches, ripe but not mushy, peeled and cut into chunks (see notes below on an easy way to do this) 1/2 cup of Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp of Cinnamon (or 1 full tsp if you want a stronger flavor) Juice of 1/2 Lemon For the Bread Pudding: 1 Loaf (about 16 to 20 oz) of CHalla Bread, cut into cubes 2 cups of Whole Milk 1 cup of Heavy Cream 6 Eggs 1/2 cup of Granulated Sugar 2 tsp of Vanilla Extract Printable recipe: http://www.laurainthekitchen.com Instagram: @mrsvitale 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Cook the Peaches 02:00 - Make the Custard 03:01 - Cut the Bread 03:17 - Assemble 05:21 - Bake 06:46 - Dig In! Fan Mail: Laura Vitale PO Box 300 Minotola NJ 08341
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6 August
Why You Don’t See Me Anymore
The #1 question I’m asked is why I stopped uploading to YouTube. The fact is, I didn’t. I upload more often than ever, but so many of you aren’t seeing my videos. If you want to keep me in your feed, perhaps leave a comment, or a like, or make sure you have the bell turned on. I love you all, and I hope to continue to see you all in my comments.
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3 August
Hot Honey Chicken Skewers – Easy and Fun Grilling Recipe!
A fantastic summer recipe you will absolutely love and put on rotation. It's simple and easy but the flavors are sensational and all together they balance each other so well. I hope you enjoy this one! For the Chicken: 2lb of Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Thighs Olive Oil Squeeze of a Lemon 2 Tbsp of Garlic and Herb Seasoning Salt (if your seasoning is salt free) 1 Tbsp of Smoked Paprika For the Hot Honey: 5 Tbsp of Honey 3 Tbsp of Hot Sauce, I use Franks, use less if using something like tabasco Little Squeeze of Lemon For the Corn Salad: 4 Ears of Corn Handful of Cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup of Chopped Cilantro Juice of 1/2 Lime Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
July, 2025
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31 July
Italian Tuna and Rice Salad
Hi Friends, I know this recipe is a familiar one but you know I love sharing what we really eat and what I really cook on a regular basis and summer simply wouldn't be complete if this wasn't on the table on a weekly basis, it's truly THAT good and something I've been eating virtually my entire life. It's hard to give you exact measurements for this but I'm giving you an idea below and as always, remember to make it your own, taste and stir until you're satisfied with your end product. xoxo RECIPE: 1 cup of Arborio Rice, measured raw and not rinsed 1-14oz can of Corn Kernels, drained 2-5oz cans of Tuna Packed in Olive Oil Handful of Cherry Tomatoes, quartered 1 to 2 Carrots, depending on size, peeled and diced Handful of Green Beans, cut into small pieces Parsley Plenty of Salt 2 Hard Boiled Eggs, chopped A Good Amount of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, about 1/2 cup Splash of Red Wine Vinegar