Howto & Style

An absolute crowd favorite especially at this time of year! There is simply NO better pretzel out there, one bite and you will agree! RECIPE: 4.5 cups of All Purpose Flour 2 1/4 tsp of Instant Yeast 2 Tbsp of Sugar 1 Tbsp of Coarse Kosher Salt (use only 2 tsp if using fine salt) 1 1/2 cups of Warm Water 2 Tbsp of Melted Butter 4oz of shredded Mozzarella 4oz of shredded Gouda For the Egg Wash: 1 Beaten Egg Pretzel Salt or Coarse Kosher Salt For the water bath: 10 cups of Water 1/3 cup of Baking Soda For the beer and cheese dip: 4 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter 4 Tbsp of All Purpose Flour 1 cup of Milk 1/2 cup of Beer, I use Yingling Few Dashes of Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tbsp of Whole Grain Mustard 4oz of Sharp Cheddar, shredded fresh 4oz of Swiss, shredded fresh Salt and Pepper to taste Printable recipe: http://www.laurainthekitchen.com Instagram: @mrsvitale 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Make the Dough 03:22 - Divide the Dough 05:38 - Form the Pretzels 08:53 - Cook the Pretzels 11:49 - Make the Cheese Dip 14:53 - Dig In! Fan Mail: PO Box 300 Minotola NJ 08341 #meatballs #dinner #recipes

I absolutely love the flavors of a classic French onion soup and if you know me, you know I also LOVE meatballs! This dish combines 2 of my favorites and I promise you, you will be making these all fall and winter, the gravy is so scrumptious you will want to eat it with a spoon! RECIPE: For the Meatballs: 1 1/2 lb of 85% Ground Beef 1 Egg 1/2 cup of Milk 1/2 cup of Breadcrumbs Handful of Parsley, very finely minced Fresh Thyme 2 cloves of Garlic, minced or Grated 1/2 cup of Freshly Grated Swiss of Gruyere 1/2 cup of Freshly Grated Parm Salt and Pepper to taste For the Gravy: 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil 2 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter 2 Yellow Onions, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp of Brown Sugar Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar, about 2 tsp 1/2 cup of Dry White Wine or Sherry 2 1/2 cups of Beef Stock Few Dashes of Worcestershire 1 cup of Shredded Swiss or Gruyere 1/2 cup of Shredded Mozzarella Fresh Chopped Parsley Printable recipe: http://www.laurainthekitchen.com Instagram: @mrsvitale 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Start the Meatballs 04:00 - Roll Meatballs 05:28 - Start Caramelizing Onions 06:55 - Make the Gravy 09:07 - Add Meatballs in Gravy 10:03 - Add Cheese 12:07 - Dig In Fan Mail: PO Box 300 Minotola NJ 08341 #meatballs #dinner #recipes

My all time favorite one pot cheesy mac that you will absolutely go crazy over! IT combines 2 of my favorite things and I just can't wait for you to try, I just know you will be putting this recipe on repeat for weeks to come! RECIPE: 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil 1 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter 1lb of Chicken Breast, cut into bite size pieces 1 Shallot, minced 2 Cloves of Garlic, minced Garlic and Herb Seasoning, to taste Paprika or Cajun Seasoning, to taste 1/3 cup of Buffalo Sauce 12oz of Cavatappi Pasta 3 cups of Whole Milk 1 cup of Chicken Stock 1 cup of Heavy Cream 2 cups (8oz) of Grated Sharp Cheddar Printable recipe: http://www.laurainthekitchen.com Instagram: @mrsvitale 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Season Chicken 01:13 - Sauté Chicken 02:39 - Add Buffalo Sauce 03:16 - Start Mac and Cheese 04:50 - Add Pasta 05:50 - Assemble the Mac 07:15 - Dig In Fan Mail: PO Box 300 Minotola NJ 08341 #macandcheese #dinner #cooking

A delicious light but rich soup you'll make all year long! It's particularly great on this early autumn days where it's not necessarily cold enough for a rich heavy soup but just right for a bowl of this light and delicious option. Feel free to add more protein if you'd like! RECIPE: 2 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Yellow Onion, diced 3 Stalks of Celery, diced 1 Large Head of Cabbage, trimmed, chopped and washed 1 14.5oz can of Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed Fresh Thyme 10 cups of Chicken or Veggie Stock 1/2 cup of Orzo Juice of 1 Lemon, about 4 tbsp or as much or as little as you like Salt and Pepper to taste Fresh chopped Parsley Printable recipe: http://www.laurainthekitchen.com Instagram: @mrsvitale 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Start cooking 02:00 - Sauté Onions 02:32 - Prep Cabbage 03:08 - Add Cabbage in 04:03 - Assemble Rest of the soup 05:25 - Add Orzo 06:18 - Finish Soup 07:15 - Dig In Fan Mail: PO Box 300 Minotola NJ 08341 #healthyfood #dinner #cooking

A great under 30 minute meal your family will love and best part, minimal cleanup! Easy, quick and very versatile, feel free to switch out the flavors of the pierogies and the sausage to any protein you prefer and adjust the cooking time accordingly! RECIPE: 16oz box (or bag) of Classic Potato and Cheddar Pierogies 7oz of Kielbasa, cut into coins 1 Yellow Onion, thinly sliced 1 cup of Chicken Stock 3oz of Softened Cream Cheese Pinch of Garlic and herb Seasoning 4oz of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Fresh Chopped Parsley 2 Scallions, sliced Printable recipe: http://www.laurainthekitchen.com Instagram: @mrsvitale 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Searing Kielbasa 02:20 - Sauté Onions 03:08 - Make the sauce 04:30 - Add Pierogis In 05:25 - Add Cheese 07:17 - Dig in! Fan Mail: PO Box 300 Minotola NJ 08341 #easyrecipe #dinner #cooking