Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time) Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (plus marinating time) Servings:  6 Category: Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making Chicken Breast version:  Marinate the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator. Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly oil a baking dish or sheet pan. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer and roast for 18–22 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let the chicken rest before serving; the temperature will continue to rise to 165°F as it rests. ⸻ Ingredients Chicken 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Fresh garlic, minced (optional) Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Honey Mustard Glaze 1 tablespoon grainy mustard 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste ⸻ Instructions In a large...

Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 20 cookies Category: Dessert ⸻ Notes After Making Add  ⸻ Ingredients 2 cups caramel bits ½ cup butter 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips ⅓ cup milk 10 ounces mini marshmallows 6 cups crispy rice cereal ⸻ Instructions Line 2–3 baking sheets or trays with parchment paper and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the caramel bits, butter, chocolate chips, and milk. Heat over low heat, stirring gently, until completely melted and smooth, about 5–10 minutes. Use the back of a spoon to help break down the caramel bits if needed. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until melted and fully incorporated. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the crispy rice cereal and stir until evenly coated in the chocolate mixture. Using a large cookie scoop or a ¼-cup measuring cup, scoop portions onto the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten the tops of the cookies with the back of a spoon or your hand. Allow the cooki...

Formula to Turn Drop Cookie Dough into a Bar Cookie • Use a drop cookie recipe, not a roll-and-cut recipe. • Dough should contain 1 cup butter for the best bar texture when making large batches. • If making a bar cookie with filling, roll out half your dough on parchment paper, then flip it into the pan for easy layering. • For perfectly cut bars, place frosted bars in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35–60 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour Servings: 6 Category: Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making Add  ⸻ Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast 2 cups prepared marinara sauce or more ¼ cup chopped fresh basil 1 (8-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs  2 tablespoons butter  ⸻ Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of the dish. Pour marinara sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle fresh basil over the marinara sauce. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese, followed by half of the Parmesan cheese. Toss breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil, sprinkle mixture on ...