Like peanut butter + jelly and spaghetti + meatballs, grilled cheese and tomato soup are simply better together.

Jeff Mauro brings the flavors of Chicago’s famous Italian beef sandwiches to life with these easy, cheesy quesadillas.

These magically simple homemade meatballs get their flavor from a mixture of three types of meat and fresh herbs. Serve over pasta for a hearty dinner or put on toasted rolls for delicious meatball subs.

These highly addictive four-ingredient potatoes can be used as a side dish for just about any meal.

Jeff’s take on the viral feta pasta trend comes together in one hour by simply using cheese tortellini instead of the usual noodles.

Let the steak marinate in Jeff’s cumin-garlic marinade for a few hours, then grill the beef and wrap it up with vibrant cilantro pesto and a simple charred salsa.

"Adding the vegetables one to two hours before serving time ensures they keep their shape during cooking," Jeff explains.

Jeff’s Taylor Street sauce, referencing the main street in Chicago’s Little Italy, combines mustard and hot sauce with gorgonzola, fontina and provolone cheeses.

"Chicken Vesuvio is the king of the chicken mountain," says Jeff, arguing that it is better than classic dishes like Chicken Parmigiana and Chicken Marsala. "It really is a lovely dish when done right: bright and zesty while still rich and succulent."

"I make this weekly and my kids love it," wrote reviewer Melissa on FoodNetwork.com.

By forming these meatballs into patties instead of the usual ball shape, they become the perfect vessel for velvety tomato sauce and gooey melted cheese on the sandwich.

Jeff dresses up this tried-and-true classic with Italian seasoning and giardiniera (aka Italian pickled veggies).

Plan ahead for dinner by marinating the chicken the night before, then quickly sear it to get crispy skin on the outside and juicy, flavorful meat inside.

After searing the sausage and onions, Jeff adds a splash of vinegar to deglaze the pan, which is just a fancy word for releasing the brown bits of food that are stuck to the bottom. There’s SO much flavor in there!

A one-pan weeknight parm that comes together in 30 minutes and produces crispy and cheesy eggplant? Count us in! Baking the eggplant cutlets instead of frying them produces delicious results without the hassle of hot grease.

These salty and sweet quesadillas are served with a spicy pistachio cream sauce.

"OMG! Talk about tasty! The marinade was awesome!" one fan wrote on FoodNetwork.com.

Your next breakfast-for-dinner night will get a major upgrade when you cook up Jeff’s top-rated chicken-waffle combo.

This satisfying pasta dish combines the brightness of lemon and the creaminess of fresh ricotta to create a delectable one-pot meal.

These hot dogs are getting the luxe treatment: homemade pretzel puns and an ooey-gooey cheese sauce mixed with pickled spicy vegetables.

Finely slice asparagus and roasted red peppers before tossing with a zesty lemon and dijon dressing and your favorite shape of pasta.

Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving! Instead of roasting chicken breasts, try this simple herbed turkey recipe instead.

"This chicken is a family favorite!" says Susan, a reviewer on Foodnetwork.com

Make stuffed chicken easier to prepare with a filling of store-bought spinach and artichoke dip along with feta cheese.