Big Joe's Weekend Recipes

While creating his first cook book, Big Joe got the recipe from sax player Doug DeHays grandmother's recipe.

One of the best aspects of living in New Jersey is that you come across so many people who have "the best” recipe for meatballs, sauce, and other Italian dishes.

A simple dish with amazing flavor and he uses fresh button clams that were caught a couple of miles away from his restaurant. I love this dish

The only problem with making stuffed mushrooms is that they’re so good that you just want to eat them like M&M’s!

Jimmy Vena of Point Pleasant gave this recipe to me. It's such a tasty shrimp appetizer but it can easily be turned into a great meal served over pasta.

Some think that the best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. The flavors of the gravy and stuffing really have time to blend over the next day or two after cooking.

This recipe is the perfect side to any great barbecue, which is why it makes an appearance on my table every in the summertime.

I’m really not a dessert guy, I know it’s hard to believe. You can get up off the ground now and stop laughing, I’m serious.

I have had paella many times. I love it especially with a big glass of Sangria.

I really enjoy scallops. They have a nice soft flavor and they take minutes to prepare. Here’s an easy recipe that you can put together in about six minutes.