Here at In the Kitchen with Jackie O, we want you to be equipped with all of the resources necessary to make your party planning and meal preparation as easy and seamless as possible so you can enjoy connecting with loved ones through delicious food and drinks. Check out our free guides and other resources to make your home the number one place where people love to gather, laugh and create lasting memories!
Here at In the Kitchen with Jackie O, we want you to be equipped with all of the resources necessary to make your party planning and meal preparation as easy and seamless as possible so you can enjoy connecting with loved ones through delicious food and drinks. Party planning and creating delicious meals throughout the week should be as easy as tying your shoes! Check out our free guides and other resources to make your home the number one place where people love to gather, laugh and create lasting memories!
Welcome to the Family!
italian proverb
"A tavola non si invecchia. - At the table with good friends and family you do not become old."
At In the Kitchen with Jackie O, we want to empower you to host the most ravishing parties and equip you with all of the resources you need to create simple and decedent weekday meals. On the resources page, you will find free guides and checklists to host warm and welcoming parties your friends will be talking about for weeks, weekday meal plans featuring crockpot meals and wholesome 20 minute dishes the family will love, and Jackie O's seasonal magazine, The Olive Branch, that gives you a glimpse into the latest family happenings, the best seasonal herbs and spices, a 20 minute meal, savory appetizers, and sweet boozy drinks your guests will love!
Resources
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Join Jackie O in exploring what it takes to create a warm and inviting hosting space. You may be thinking "Jackie, how can I make my guests feel right at home?" This short and easy to follow checklist will help you create a space that cultivates lasting relationships, brings tons of joy to your day or night, and makes your guests feel right at home. Pop the bubbly and get the charcuterie board ready; your guests are not going to want to leave! Click the link below to get the checklist.
Creating a Warm and Inviting Hosting Space
a FREE GUIDE curated for you
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Did you decide to host a party and now you're stressed because you have "too much to do" or are overwhelmed with what to serve? Check out this stress-free, simple and easy party planning checklist to make your party planning seamless and efficient! In the checklist, you'll find a list of necessities, timelines ensure the day of is smooth sailing, and tips to make the process so enjoyable you'll be wanting to host parties on the regular! Click the link below for the checklist!
Stress-Free, Simple & Easy Party Planning Checklist
a free Cheklist curated for you
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Fruits, cheeses, and meats, oh my! Charcuterie boards are one of the most versatile and easy appetizers to make for a party or a simple snack when a few of your friends come to visit on a weeknight. Make it savory, sweet, or something in between to satisfy all of your cravings. In the guide, you will find step by step instructions on how to style your charcuterie board, savory food pairing option ideas, sweet food pairing option ideas, and how to create a complementary sweet and savory board. Click the below to get the guide!
How to Create
the Ultimate Charcuterie Board
a free guide curated for you
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In this edition, you will find festive alcoholic and non-alcoholic Christmas drinks, ways to use dried winter thyme, one of my favorite appetizers, cozy and gooey jumbo chocolate chip cookies, and a healthier and delicious take on a fish fry!
Winter 2021
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In this edition, you will find easy ways to use your fall rosemary, an easy and nutritious meal that can be made in under 20 minutes which is perfect for a quick and easy dinner, and even the recipe for my father’s famous stromboli bread that gets devoured within minutes at every family gathering!
Fall 2020
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In this edition, you will find simple ways to use your summer basil, an easy and nutritious meal that can be made in under 20 minutes which is perfect for those working from home, and even my mother’s famous (and super delicious!) homemade cinnimony zucchini bread recipe!
Summer 2020
The Olive Branch is a seasonal magazine created to inspire others to gather and connect with the people in their lives that mean the most to them. You may be wondering, “Why ‘The Olive Brach’?” An olive branch represents peace and harmony. It is traditionally known as a symbol that represents unity and illustrates a joining of two groups or people that are focused on a common goal. In each edition, you'll find generation recipes, Jackie O's latest creations, seasonal garden favorites, crafty cocktails, and tips and tricks for hosting gatherings with loved ones or a laid back night with some of your closest friends.
The Olive Branch
a special seasonal magazine
Michael Pollan
“The shared meal is no small thing. It is a foundation of family life, the place where our children learn the art of conversation and acquire the habits of civilization: sharing, listening, taking turns, navigating
differences, arguing without offending."
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This weeks recipes are savory, meaty, and a perfect way to kick off summer! Featuring garlic mesquite pork tenderloin with herbed hassleback potatoes, signature steak with marinated grilled veggies, buttery dill salmon salad, and savory Lupos chicken parts with zesty grilled corn on the cob. Click the link below to get the recipes and accompanying grocery list!
The Grill Master
delicious grill recipes for summer
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This weeks recipes are light, refreshing, and a perfect way to kick off the spring season! Featuring grilled pepper, steak, and onion kebobs, savory herby shrimp and bowties, zesty lime crockpot pulled chicken tacos, crispy parmesan encrusted haddock salad, and Danny O's famous homemade pizza. Click the link below to get the recipes and accompanying grocery list!
Spring it Forward
refreshing recipes for the pallete
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This weeks recipes are hearty, warming, and perfect for a cool evening! Featuring Grandma Rita's Italian chicken soup, single tray salmon, asparagus, and potatoes, crockpot garlic bread pulled pork sliders, zesty raspberry lime Greek shrimp salad, and crispy parmesan chicken with roasted wedges. Click the link below to get the recipes and accompanying grocery list!
Cozy Evenings In
Homey & warming recipes for the soul
making meals to create memories that last a lifetime
Longing for easy meals to cook for yourself, family and friends during the weekday, but can never find the time to plan? Don't worry, we've got you covered! At In the Kitchen with Jackie O, we've created simple and easy weekday meal plans that take minimal effort, but are absolutely divine. Each meal plan has a crockpot recipe, meals you can make in under 20 minutes, and hearty salads that will keep you full for hours! Print out the grocery list to shop on a Sunday and you'll be prepared to have delicious meals that will have family and friends wanting to join every weeknight!
