Old-Time Taffy Pull

Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar ¼ cup light corn syrup ⅔ cup water 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons almond extract ½ cup sliced almonds 10 drops green food coloring Directions: Butter one 8 inch square pan; set aside. In a 2 quart saucepan over medium... » read more

Blueberry Dump Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 4 cups fresh blueberries ½ cup white sugar ½ cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix berries, sugar, and cinnamon in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cover berries with dry cake mix.... » read more

Warm Apple Pocket

Ingredients: 3 sweet apples — peeled, cored and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons flour pinch of salt 1 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 (15 ounce) package prepared, unbaked pie crust, thawed milk 1 egg, beaten Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a bowl, toss... » read more

Jersey Shore Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 (4 inch) frozen waffles, toasted 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 cup strawberry ice cream 1 cup chocolate ice cream, softened ½ cup chocolate syrup Directions: Arrange 2 waffles on a serving plate. Divide vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream, and chocolate ice cream evenly over waffles and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Top... » read more

Best Tuna Melt (New Jersey Diner Style)

Ingredients: 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup finely chopped celery 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped parsley ¾ teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 pinch salt 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper 4 slices seedless rye bread 8 slices ripe tomato 8 slices Swiss cheese paprika, for garnish Directions:... » read more

Foil Barbecued Trout with Wine

Ingredients: 2 trout, cleaned and head removed ¼ cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. On a flat surface, lay out two sheets of aluminum foil about 18 inches long so that they... » read more

Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 7 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes 1 cup finely chopped carrots ¾ cup finely chopped onion 1 (13.75 ounce) can chicken broth 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 teaspoons sea salt 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup 2% milk 2 teaspoons dried basil ½ teaspoon celery salt ½ teaspoon ground black... » read more

Haddock Marinara

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ white onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (16 ounce) jar pasta sauce 1 pound haddock fillets 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom of a baking dish... » read more

Scrapple (Mush)

Ingredients: 1 smoked ham hock 4 quarts water 2 teaspoons chicken soup base 3 cups cornmeal 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme leaves 2 teaspoons rubbed sage 1 teaspoon ground savory ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon ground clove 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper... » read more