Stephanie Melchione | The Cozy Cook

This Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits recipe is always *so* popular- it makes the best Sunday meal!⁠ (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ The filling has so much homemade flavor! I love making this with my homemade buttermilk biscuits (there’s a link to it in this recipe). But refrigerated biscuits will work as well! ⁠ ⁠ You can bake them right on top of the filling, or bake them on the side and place them on top at the end!⁠ ⁠ 📖 This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 120!⁠ ⁠ ⭐Scroll down for reader reviews and SWIPE LEFT for my 1-minute video on how to make it! ⭐⁠ ⁠ ⭐”I made this recipe and my husband LOVED it!! I think it’s a delicious easy meal to prepare especially if you’re new to cooking!!” -Courtney⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “Honestly the best Chicken Pot Pie I have ever had and the homemade Biscuits were perfect!” -Amy⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “This recipe is spot on and amazing. I made the filling the day before. I warmed it up on the stove and then added Pillsbury Flakes biscuits. Omg – it was a HUGE hit. This will definitely be a regular at our house!” -Laura⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “I never liked pot pie until a friend of mine made this recipe and shared her leftovers with me. I liked it so much, I made it myself the following week. The biscuits are a way better substitute for pie crust.” -Alyssa⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “Always looking for recipes that I can use leftover rotisserie chicken. This is a great recipe!I will be making this again. Thanks for posting” -Lynn⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “I used store made rotisserie chicken and it came out amazing. Very tasty and super easy for a weeknight comfort meal. “ -Lindsay⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://thecozycook.com/chicken-pot-pie-with-biscuits/⁠ ⁠ #chickenpotpie #thecozycook #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #chickenbreastrecipes #thekitchn #f52grams #chickendinner #familydinnerideas #comfortfoodie #cozymeals #cozy #chickendinners #chickendinnerideas #familydinner #familydinneridea #comfortfood #potpie #biscuits #buttermilkbiscuits #whatsfordinner #mealplanning #recipeplanning #easymealideas⁠

⁠My family absolutely LOVES it when I make this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe! It has extra crispy chicken smothered in the BEST sweet and sour sauce that perfectly replicates when you'd get from Chinese takeout. (SERIOUSLY. Read the reviews below!)⁠ (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ My trick is to dip the chicken in eggs that have been vigorously whisked, then into cornstarch, and then briefly back into the eggs just before frying. Not only does this make the chicken extra crispy, but the cornstarch on the chicken thickens up the sauce during cooking, turning it into a shiny, flavorful glaze that is perfect with a side of rice!⁠ ⁠ The bell peppers, onions, and pineapple are a must with this recipe. They don't sound important, but they really compliment the flavor of the sauce and give you a real-deal takeout experience. 😉⁠ ⁠ 📘 This recipe is on page 121 of my 2nd cookbook, Let's Eat! 😍⁠ ⁠ https://thecozycook.com/sweet-and-sour-chicken/ ⁠ ⭐ “This was the BEST sweet and sour chicken we have ever tasted. The entire family loved it!!” -Janice⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “This was so good! I gave leftovers to my dad. He thought it was from the good Chinese restaurant!” -Sarah⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “This was fantastic!!! The whole family loved it!! Can’t wait to try your other Asian dishes!! Thank you so much for sharing 😊” -Erika⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “This is so good! My husband and boys now request this as opposed to take out because it is so much better! This recipe is very easy to follow step by step and worth every minute.” -Chrissy⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “I really enjoyed this recipe! I live in China and can usually only find Sweet and Sour Pork, but I much prefer it with chicken.” -Emily⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “This recipe really hit the spot for us! We haven’t gotten Chinese takeout in a long time, and my husband said this was restaurant quality!” -Coline⁠ ⁠ #sweetandsourchicken #chinesefood #chinesetakeout #thecozycook #feedfeed @thefeedfed #f52grams #TODAYfood #thekitchen #comfortfoodie #friedchicken #chickenbreast #comfortfood #takeoutathome #homecooking #homecooks #whatsfordinner #familydinner #chickendinner #chickendinnerideas #chickenthigh #chickenthighs #familydinnerideas #mealplanning

I make the BEST Tuna Melts! Have you tried this one yet?! Nothing beats it!⁠ (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Many recipes call for making this in a skillet, but in this recipe, we bake it in the oven to ensure it's evenly hot and melted throughout. Making it in skillet often results in a warm outside, but not-so-hot inside. 🥴 (Plus, it's not easy to flip a tuna melt in a skillet without making a mess!) We do toast some buttery bread a skillet first though, for that grilled cheese effect!⁠ ⁠ A pickle and a side of potato chips is a MUST for this! Who’s ready for a piping hot tuna melt!? 🥒⁠ ⁠ Swipe left to see my 1-minute video on how this comes together, it’s easy-peasy and PERFECT every time!⁠ ⁠ https://thecozycook.com/tuna-melt-recipe/⁠ ⁠ #thecozycook #tuna #tunafish #tunamelt #tunasalad #sandwiches #sandwich #foodfeed @f52community @food52 #foodblogger #foodphotography #sandwichlover #seafood #easyrecipes #whatsfordinner #imsomartha #onmytable #comfortfoodie #cozy #lunch #lunchtime #easydinner #30minutemeal #30minutemeals #drool #foodie #familydinner #recipeideas ⁠

Have you tried my incredible Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe yet?! It is too good to be true. (Seriously!!) (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Here’s what makes it SOOO good:⁠ ⁠ 🧀Chicken is marinated in blue cheese dressing, which makes you really enjoy the chicken in this meal. It's not bland- it's flavorful and juicy! (RANCH is a good alternative to the blue cheese if you're not a fan!)⁠ ⁠ 🧀The cheddar cheese brings out that classic mac and cheese flavor that we love, and a little cream cheese adds a cool offset to the buffalo sauce and hot sauce.⁠ ⁠ 🧀Mustard Powder and Tomato Paste add the best depth of flavor and can't be detected outright, they just enhance the other flavors in this recipe.⁠ ⁠ 🧀Finally, it’s a SNAP to make. The sauce comes together super-fast while you marinate the chicken.⁠ ⁠ 🧀Cavatappi is a winner for this dish because it holds up really well in this creamy sauce. (But of course, you can use macaroni if you prefer!)⁠ ⁠ SWIPE LEFT to see my 1-minute video on how to make it!⁠ ⁠ https://thecozycook.com/buffalo-chicken-mac-and-cheese/⁠ ⁠ #buffalochicken #buffalochickenmacandcheese #macandcheese #thecozycook #feedfeed @thefeedfed #f52grams #TODAYfood #thekitchen #comfortfoodie #comfortfood #whatsfordinner #easydinnerideas #chickendinner #chickenbreast #chickendinnerideas #chickenrecipe #chickenrecipes #easychickenrecipes #macaroniandcheese #familydinner #familydinnerideas #foodblogger #foodporn #cheeselover #budgetmeals #budgetrecipes

Introducing my BRAND NEW, super simple recipe for the BEST Homemade Tortilla Chips! ⁠ ⁠ I'm planning on serving up some delicious apps this summer, and these take any appetizer to the next level! They elevate salsa and guacamole like no other, (not to mention queso, bean dip, spinach and artichoke dip... ALL the dips!) ⁠ ⁠ There is absolutely no comparing these homemade chips to a bag of Tostitos or anything in that tortilla chip aisle if you ask me! ⁠ ⁠ The only problem is that it's soooo hard to stop eating them. 👀⁠ ⁠ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌⁠ ⁠ https://thecozycook.com/homemade-tortilla-chips/⁠ ⁠ #thecozycook #tortillachips #tortillas #corntortillas #homemade #madefromscratch #chipsanddip #homecook #homecooks #snacking #snackreicpes #summersnacking #snackrecipe #comfortfoodie #comfortfood #snackattack #chipsandsalsa #chips #saltysnacks #crunchy #foodblogger #easyrecipes #easyrecipe

This Ham Casserole is the BEST! Have you tried it yet?! ⁠ This is one of my favorite ways to switch things up from chicken, beef, and pasta! ⁠ ⁠ (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ My daughter and I love making it together, it’s super simple, I think we could make it in our sleep. (And it’s fun to add different veggies to this. Green beans are quite delish!)⁠ ⁠ Scroll down for reader reviews and swipe left to watch my 1-minute video on how to make this, (warning-the video will make you hungry!)⁠ ⁠ https://thecozycook.com/ham-casserole/⁠ ⁠ ❥ “Is there a 10 star option? Holy smokes My husband and I can’t put our forks down!! Took half over to my in-laws and they wanted the recipe because they couldn’t stop eating it either. DELICIOUS!” -Diana⁠ ⁠ ❥ “Both kids went back for seconds! Seems very flexible to add anything you want. I had to go with panko crumbs on top, great crunch” -Amy⁠ ⁠ ❥ “This was so comforting! Definitely a new favorite- everyone loved it and the kids couldn’t stop talking about it. Thanks for sharing!” -Colleen⁠ ⁠ ❥ “I made this the other night with left over ham steak I made. I kept to the recipe – AMAZING. Everyone loved it, it is a keeper. Thinking it over while I was making it, this would be a very versatile recipe – swap out veggies and proteins, meats. Thanks for a great recipe.” -Karen⁠ ⁠ ❥ “This recipe is absolutely delicious! My husband loved it; just raved about it! Make it exactly as written, no need to change a thing, it’s perfect; like we say in the South, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.” -Betty⁠ ⁠ #hamcasserole #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #f52grams #thekitchn #hamfordays #easterham #easterleftovers #casserole #freezerfood #freezermeals #makeaheadmeals #casserolerecipes #hamrecipe #hamrecipes #hamandrice #ricecasserole #creamycasseroles #familydinner #mealplanning #recipeplanning #makeaheadmeal #freezermeal #comfortfood #leftoverham #cozy #comfortfoodie #casseroles #casserolerecipe #comfortfoodies⁠

Check out my NEW RECIPE for Fried Rice Balls! 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌⁠ ⁠ These are filled with savory rice, melted cheddar, Parmesan, and delicious bites of broccoli. 😍 They're golden on the outside and warm and cheesy on the inside. Dipping options include Ranch, aioli, and more!⁠ ⁠ These are similar to Arancini, an Italian dish that's usually made with risotto, mozzarella, and sometimes peas. I opted for the broccoli cheese filling inspired by my super popular Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole. 😉⁠ ⁠ You can serve this as a snack/appetizer or as a fancy shmancy side dish! They reheat well too which is great!⁠ ⁠ Feel free to customize the filling too- finely diced ham would be phenomenal in this!⁠ ⁠ https://thecozycook.com/rice-balls/⁠ ⁠ #thecozycook #riceballs #broccolicheddar #comfortfoodie #fingerfood #appetizers #comfortfood #friedfood #rice #ricerecipes #recipeswithrice #homecooks #homecooking #homecook #cheeselover #f52community @food52 #meatless #foodporn #cozycook #cozycooking #snacks #appetizer #fingerfoods #deepfried #snacking #cheesyrice⁠

This Sausage Gravy gets my number 1 vote for Mother's Day Brunch! If you pair this with my easy homemade Buttermilk Biscuits, you will MELT into the floor.⁠ ⁠ (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ I kept this recipe traditional. It's simple, but oh-so-perfect. Scroll down for reader reviews, people love this! (Swipe left to see my step-by-step photos on how to make it. 😁)⁠ ⁠ ⭐ "This is basically how my dad taught me to make sausage gravy! This is the REAL Southern Sausage Gravy; not at all what you wil eat at any chain restaurant. Accept no inferior commercial version and make this!!!" -Carol⁠ ⁠ ⭐ "Just made these with your buttermilk biscuits and it was AMAZING! I used a maple sausage and melted the butter at the end per your instructions. I love what it did to the consistency. Thanks for the recipe!" -Annie⁠ ⁠ ⭐"We have had trouble making gravy in the past. This was so good!!!! We only seasoned with salt and pepper. It really was pretty easy and very good!" -Brit⁠ ⁠ ⭐"I made this recipe but substituted the whole milk with almond milk. For a more heart healthy version i also used chicken sausage. The flavor was great and it lasted for a week in the frig." -Perfecto⁠ ⁠ ⭐"Really great taste! My cast iron skillet made it special. " -Sandy⁠ ⁠ https://thecozycook.com/sausage-gravy/⁠ ⁠ #thecozycook #sausagegravy #biscuitsandgravy #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #f52grams #foodphotooftheday #thekitchn #comfortfood #southerncomfort #sausage #gravy #biscuits #buttermilkbiscuits #cozy #cheatday #southernrecipes #southerncooking #gravyporn #foodporn #foodie #whatsfordinner #comfortfoods #familydinner #mealplanning #comfortfoodie #onmytable

This Chicken Scallopini recipe will always be one of my all-time favorites! Have you tried it yet?! (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌)⁠ ⁠ Believe it or not, this recipe is from a restaurant in New York. (Which is very surprising when you look at the ingredients! 🧐) My mother-in-law was able to get her hands on it and it's one of the first dinner recipes I ever learned how to cook! When you make this for the first time, you're going to probably question how it'll taste. It's just such a unique and interesting combination of simple ingredients but they come together in the best way. You'll see! As for the name of this dish: "Scaloppine" refers to thin cutlets of meat (typically chicken, pork, or veal), that's dredged in flour, fried, and smothered in a wine reduction sauce. The most common scallopini recipes online have a lemon reduction sauce. This recipe is a tomato-based sauce with a white wine reduction. And while you can absolutely pound it into thin cutlets and serve it that way, my mother in law always made it with bites of chicken. 😊 If you haven’t tried this yet, I think you’re due! It’s definitely a family favorite for us! Scroll down for reader reviews! https://thecozycook.com/chicken-scallopini/ ⭐"I made this recipe last night and it was amazing!!! It’s myself, my husband and my son and between them they finished it all! I can’t remember the last time I made something with no leftovers. " -Holly ⭐"Made this tonight for the family and it was a hit! I make a lot of pasta so it takes a lot to impress them 🙂" -Nicky ⭐"We really enjoyed this comfort food!"- Susan "Easy to make with an awesome flavor" -Shana ⭐"This is SO good!! " -Lacey ⭐"This was SO good. And both of my kids ate it, including the picky 3 year old. I will definitely be making this a lot more. " -Rachel #thecozycook #chickenrecipes #cozy #chickenrecipe #pasta #pastaslover #pastadinner #pastarecipe #whatsfordinner #familydinner #familydinners #spaghetti #spaghettisauce #tomatopasta #familydinnerideas #chickendinnerideas #chickenbreast #chickenbreastrecipe #foodblogger #foodbloggers #dinnertime #homecook #homecooks

⁠My super quick and easy Chicken Bites recipe is the BEST way to turn ordinary chicken breasts into an elevated dinner with mashed potatoes, or an delicious finger food with toothpicks! ⁠(𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ These are tossed in the most incredible garlic butter sauce with white wine, fresh herbs, simple seasonings, and fresh lemon slices. When I first served this to my 7 year old (Taylor), and Mr. Cozy Cook (Mark), I thought they were messing with me- their plates were clean SO fast!! 👀⁠ ⁠ It just goes to show that it doesn't take anything super fancy or crazy to add a TON of flavor to a dish! You will be so happy to add this to your rotation, it's just the best dinner when you have no idea what to make and want to keep things simple!⁠ ⁠ Swipe left for my 1-minute video on how to make it!⁠ ⁠ https://thecozycook.com/chicken-bites/⁠ ⁠ #thecozycook #chicken #chickendinner #chickenbreast #whatsfordinner #easydinners #easydinnerideas #protein #lowcarb #easyrecipe #easy recipes #comfortfoodie #foodblogger #foodfeed #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #52community #@food52 #30minutemeals #30minutemeal #homecook #homecooking #homecooks ⁠

This recipe for Steak with Gravy holds a special place in my cozy-cooking heart. 😍This gravy is so flavorful, and the steak is easy to cook to your liking! Serve this with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for the ultimate family dinner! 🥩 🥔⁠ ⁠ By the way-The steak rub on this meat is incredible, it's a steakhouse restaurant copycat and really makes this meal. ⁠ ⁠ (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ The steak is then seared in a hot skillet to add a nice crust on the outside, and then it finishes cooking in the gravy, which adds a ton of homemade flavor to the dish. The seasoning combinations and flavor enhancers used for the gravy are also top-notch. ⁠ ⁠ You HAVE to try this one! - 📘 Find it on page 156 of my 2nd cookbook, Let's Eat! 😍⁠ ⁠ Swipe left for my 1-minute video on how to make it and scroll down for reader reviews!⁠ ⁠ https://thecozycook.com/steak-with-gravy/⁠ ⁠ ⭐"I made this for my husband’s birthday last night and it was a big hit! Definitely restaurant quality and my husband said we can make this regularly!" -Sharon⁠ ⁠ ⭐"I’m making this for the 2nd time this month. My husband has not stopped raving about it since the 1st time." -JS⁠ ⁠ ⭐"My entire family loved this recipe!" -Mella⁠ ⁠ ⭐"This was so good! The steaks were tender and moist the the gravy is just out of this world! I love how your gravies/sauces are always so well seasoned! Such a difference over plain gravy!" -Cindy⁠ ⁠ ⭐"Oh my!!! Wonderful flavor! My steak was very tender and so flavorful." -Charlette⁠ ⁠ ⭐"I made this with mashed potatoes and asparagus! It was fantastic!" -Lisa⁠ ⁠ ⭐"great instructions! My family loved this steak" -James⁠ ⁠ ⭐"This recipe was wonderful!! Truly enjoyed it. Will definitely make it again. "-Michelle

This easy recipe for Creamy Chicken and Noodles is a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables!⁠ (𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 💌)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ The cream sauce is so flavorful and has a perfect cheddar cheese blend that combines regular cheddar with white cheddar. I love using egg noodles for this recipe, but rotini pasta would work well too!⁠ ⁠ Feel free to make this with fresh or leftover chicken! The perk of using fresh chicken is that it adds flavor to the bottom of the skillet which adds more flavor to the sauce.⁠ ⁠ As far as the veggies go, I throw in 2 full cups (or more), of whatever frozen veggies happen to be hanging around in my freezer. (PS- Leftovers freeze well!)⁠ ⁠ SWIPE LEFT to see my 1-minute video on how to make this!⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “This was such a big hit in my house. Even with picky children. It will be made again.” -Heather⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “My family loved this! Very tasty sauce with great flavor! Delicious! Super easy to put together too. A lot of these ingredients I already had in my pantry. I didn’t have chicken breast, so I mixed in some shredded rotisserie chicken that I had in my fridge. I’ll make this again soon! Thx Stephanie😀 “ -Linda⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “I made this recipe for my kids who have been super picky lately. I was hopeful they would get some veggies down while eating the creamy sauce and noodles. My plan was a success! They licked their bowls and I have to say my wife and I found it absolutely delicious as well!!!” -Sean⁠ ⁠ ⭐ “Loved it! Used a tad more cheese. However, I am a confessed cheese junkie.” -B⁠ ⁠ https://thecozycook.com/chicken-and-noodles/⁠ ⁠ #chickenandnoodles #noodles #chickenrecipes #thecozycook #feedfeed @thefeedfed #f52grams #TODAYfood #thekitchen #comfortfoodie #comfortfood #whatsfordinner #creamsauce #easydinnerideas #pickyeaterrecipes #pickyeaters #familydinnerideas #familydinner #budgetrecipes #freezerfood #pastarecipes #eggnoodles #easydinnerideas #mealplanning #recipeplanning #foodblogger #foodphotography #foodfeed #onmytable