Nicole Jackson
(Not) getting sauced tonight
I oodle for noodles once a week; this week I opted for vodka sauce. If you read my last pasta recipe, it was sausage...
Sensational sausage pasta
I went to the grocery store with plans to make pasta with vodka sauce, sausage, peppers, and onions for dinner. Needless to say, I...
What Are You Watching?
“Heartland”
Even if you aren’t as fascinated with horses as I am, you’ll still enjoy “Heartland,” a wholesome family oriented drama following life on a...
Spicy, crispy, tender
When I was a kid and we went out to dinner as a family, I would always order the chicken tender basket, regardless of...
Why save the dip for parties?
Everyone loves a good spinach and artichoke dip, including me. What’s not to love about an ooey, gooey dip packed with flavor and golden...
Slow and low
The chicken Crock-Pot recipe was posted somewhere on Facebook, with a low-quality photo mashup of the four ingredients — boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Lipton...
Hands-on holiday shopping
Shopping locally is a true pleasure — it is nice to get outside, walk around, and physically see the items you’re interested in gifting...
Gifts that keep on giving
It could be me maturing, working more, or having a wonderful place to live, but I’ve grown to really enjoy leisure time at home....
Make the most of your toast
Late one night, I was itching for a little post-dinner dinner. I was craving French toast. I had the ingredients, and decided I would...
A wok in the park
I love a good stir-fry; what I don’t love is coming out of the store with an armful of bags and an empty wallet....
Sweet ’n’ salty cakes
When I was growing up, my mom taught me only a couple of things to cook. Mainly, she wanted to make sure I didn’t...
Caesar pleaser
My favorite bites of pasta dinners are always the last couple, when the side salad meets the noodles. The pasta is no longer piping...
Shakin’ it up
Today I celebrate three years of being sober. I remember not so long ago I would be itching toward the door to leave work...
Pasta salad with a twist
I start each day making my bed, brushing my teeth, making coffee, and cooking noodles or rice for dinner. It feels like summer is...
Perfect presents
I spend a lot of time trolling Instagram. Over the past nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have noticed quite the baking trend....
Burger in a bowl
Summer feels like it was so long ago, and next summer feels so far away. Not only do I miss the warm weather, I...
It’s not a diet, it’s delicious
With the holiday season coming to a wrap, I think I have officially overdosed on turkey, stuffing, pot roast, croissants, sugar cookies, and red...
Crostini ideas get you to the party on time
The holiday season is enjoyable, yet overwhelming and busy; shopping for gifts, decorating the house, attending holiday parties, all in addition to daily responsibilities....
Got leftovers? Throw them into this tasty eggcentric dish
If you’re anything like me, you hate to see good food go to waste. When I have a fridge with random ingredients from previous...
Warmth of a coat and kindness
Living in New England, we get the joy of experiencing all of the seasons. With this comes a lot of clothes, from snow pants...