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.

These are the Best Beef Meatballs, they just are. Trust me. They're also super easy, cheap and can be made in under 30 minutes. 

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.