Jackie Gorman

Bread. Cheese. Egg. Hot sauce. Five bucks says you've got the makings for this easy and oozy sandwich waiting in your kitchen.

A classic Italian vegetable soup that just happens to be loaded with so-called super foods such as kale. Seems Nonna's known what's best all along.

Translation? A spectacularly satisfying and soupy stewy dish made with green chiles and chicken that takes just an hour (!) yet tastes authentic as heck.

This crazy satisfying, ridiculously cheap, pantry-minded dinner consists of just pasta, cheese, oil, salt, pepper, and a nifty technique.

Whether you need a no-fail romantic or celebratory dinner for two, here's how to pull it off with ease and impressiveness.

This bourbon-imbued after-dinner drink, a variation on classic Irish coffee, is guaranteed to make everything alright. Or at least seem it in the moment.

Quick and easy to toss together with all the flair of a French woman slinging a scarf and instantly seeming elegant with ease. Which is exactly how we like our salads.

Quite frankly, these remind us why meatballs are a thing of magnificence. They owe their loveliness to chorizo, chili powder, cilantro, and Cheddar.

Call it what you will, this cocktail is equal parts Mexican Bloody Mary, riff on a michelada, and a simple but satisfying tomato beer.

"The easiest panna cotta I have made." "Absolutely delicious." "Very dangerous." That's what folks are saying about this dessert.

No vanilla. No eggs. Just cream, sugar, cream cheese, and plain and simple goodness like you've never imagined. A sweet cream sensation.

This outrageously healthy—yet still satiating—riff on Italian wedding soup swaps traditional beef and pork meatballs for ones made with turkey. Indulgence with decency.

Oysters. Mignonette. Friends. Champagne. And these shucking instructions. That's all you need for the best oyster experience ever.

"Simple." "Sloppy and delicious." "No-fuss." 'WOW!" That's what folks are saying about this easy peasy, hands-off pulled pork.

Soft. Supple. Ever so slightly smoky. And frugal thanks to grandma's trick of saving the fat from breakfast bacon. One taste and you'll understand our obsession.

Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and pretty damn indulgent with gooey Cheddar through and through.

Seared steak. Caramelized onions. Warm ciabatta. Sounds like something we're not going to want to share. (And yes, this works perfectly with that leftover steak you have in the fridge.)

A contemporary take on a '70s classic, these stuffed 'shrooms have an undeniable appeal—everyone's fave dinner party nosh.

Easy. Effing awesome. That's what we think of this Mexican classic, whether for everyday or entertaining.

"Impressive." "Easy." "Yummy." "Brilliant." "No leftovers!" That's what folks are saying about this lovely little tart.