Who doesn’t love a little taste of an “Everything Bagel” for dinner? It is little this all-in-one-spice can’t do. Pair with a zippy salad composed of heart-healthy spinach, shallots, and sherry (or use any vinegar on hand!). It feels fancy but it’s quicker than toasting a bagel and shmearing with cream cheese, promise.  

Everyone needs a good meat sauce in his or her back pocket. I know a lot of Italians will have a problem with cream and cheese in this sauce, and it goes just as well without – feel free to differ in your opinion. Like a sweeter sauce? Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers (like my Mom!) or 2 diced carrots. My favorite ways to eat this sauce include pasta, M.Y.O.P and best of all – on a crusty loaf of bread.

Pork is the new white meat. I enjoy it loined, chopped or as bacon, duh! Here’s a winter warm that calls for one pan and as little as five ingredients, (hint: you can omit the butter, garlic, shallots). 

Turkey Meatballs. Tip: Corny, but using your “pizza parlor” spices (aka dried oregano and red pepper flakes) easily creates the nostalgic taste of Italian-American comfort food without fuss or time.