Osso Buco with White Beans
Aromatic, tender, slow-cooked traditional Italian veal. Perfect for a cozy night in.
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Celeriac Soup with Mushrooms
Roasted celery root combined with pear, cumin, and oyster mushrooms creates a…
Potato Gnocchi with Red Pepper Sauce
Pillowy potato smoky, nutty red pepper Romesco inspired sauce.
Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Lentils
Juicy pan-seared lamb chops with caramelized edges, served on a bed of…
Chicken Caesar Crunch Wrap
Caesar dressing, crisp romaine, and crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch in…
Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich
Creamy, savory, with a crunch from apple, celery, scallions, and pumpkin seeds.
Crispy Chicken & Swiss Sub
Tender pan-fried chicken meets a cheesy, crunchy, toasted sub. Perfect for a…
Spatchcock Roast Chicken
Tender and juicy—perfect for a main dish, sandwiches, salads, and easy lunches…
Charred Lettuce with Roasted Grapes
Sweet roasted grapes, smoky romaine, creamy Roquefort, and crunchy seed clusters make…
Yogurt Pickle Dip
Creamy, tangy yogurt, almond butter, almond flour, dill pickles, pickle brine, dill…
Sesame Salmon Bites with Pickled Citrus
Rich and tender salmon with miso, sesame, and pickled citrus.
Baked Brie with Saffron Honey & Lemon Cured Fennel
Grape leaves, honey, and saffron create an earthy, sweet balance to creamy…
Spicy Short Rib Sliders
Slow-braised short ribs with spicy aioli and bright ginger relish.
Smoked Trout Blinis
Buckwheat pancakes topped with flaky smoked trout, and horseradish cream.
Cambozola & Pear Cupcake Puffs
Salty cheese, sweet pear, and rich caramelized onions in a tender pastry.
Shrimp Crudo Lettuce Boats
Fresh, bright, and elegant shrimp crudo served in crisp baby gem lettuce…
Grilled Eggplant Rollatini
Tender roasted eggplant, creamy herb yogurt filling, and pickled shallot garnish.
Sicilian-Style Stuffed Zucchini
Sweet raisins, salty Pecorino Romano, capers, and creamy ricotta.
Spicy Zucchini Bread
Curry, jalapeño, toasted cashews, and a yummy mango glaze is unexpectedly delicious!
Savory Apple & Cheddar Hand Pies
A savory-sweet filling, perfect for picnics, gatherings, or a make-ahead treat.
Herby Irish Soda Bread
Dill, chives, whole wheat flour, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, and kefir, topped with…
Herby Mushy Peas
Mint and Irish butter make this dish creamy and bright.
Oven-Dried Tomatoes
Deep, rich, savory, summer flavor perfect for pastas, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Chestnut Celery Root Mash
Earthy and buttery with notes of garlic, Dijon mustard, and sage.
Gremolata Sauce
This easy fresh herb sauce is a yummy twist on the classic…
Caesar Dressing
Creamy and bright caramelized lemon, mellow garlic, anchovies, Parmesan, and Greek yogurt.
Blueberry Compote
Bursting with fresh berry flavor, it's syrupy and sweet.
Mom’s Italian Sunday Gravy
Slow-simmered, rich meats and tomatoes—a comforting family tradition.
Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
A sweet, floral, and mildly fruity vinaigrette perfect anytime of year.
Cherry Syrup
A simple cherry syrup recipe made with frozen or fresh cherries—perfect for…
Infused Béchamel Sauces
A classic, rich, and creamy white sauce for moussakas, lasagnas, and casseroles.
Chili Crisp
Homemade chili crisp with gochugaru and tamari. This savory, umami condiment elevates…
Apple Cinnamon Bread
Cozy Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, bourbon, and crème fraîche, wait till you…
Brown Butter Maple Blondies with Smoked Sea Salt
Chewy, nutty and rich, with gooey pockets of toasted marshmallow.
Coconut Banana Cream Pie
My 500th recipe on marysdelishes.com is a decadent tropical treat with toasted…
Affogato with Chocolate & Orange
Creamy vanilla ice cream meets orange liqueur and cacao nibs in this…
Fig & Pistachio Goat Milk Gelato
Rich goat milk, Turkish figs, fig jam, and toasted pistachios creates a…
Tropical Fruit Granita
Pineapple juice, green tea, coconut, lime, and passion fruit make a light,…
Sesame Brittle
A perfect sweat and salty crunchy treat for salads, yogurts, and ice…
Pistachio Rolls with Honey Rosewater Glaze
Buttery yeast dough, rich pistachio filling, and a delicate honey rosewater glaze…
Ricard® Pastis Old Fashioned
Apple cider marries with maple syrup, orange, and herbaceous Ricard pastis.
Green Apple Gin & Tonic
Crisp, tart, refreshing, homemade apple extract, dry gin, bright lime, and bubbly…
Tropical Rosé Sangria
Fresh tropical fruits with mint, lime, vanilla, gold rum, and orange liqueur.…
Smooth & Dirty Vodka Martini
Vodka infused with jasmine tea, cardamom, and thyme is crisp, aromatic, and…
Bacon Bloody Mary
Homemade mix, crisp sake, blanco tequila, and smoky glazed bacon.
Strawberry & Black Pepper Vodka Spritz
Sweet with subtle heat and bitterness, it's balanced and sophisticated.
Limoncello & Campari Aperitivo
Light, fizzy, and citrusy with a hint of cardamom—perfect for sipping.
White Negroni
Gin, St. Germain, Cocchi Americano, and Luxardo Bitter Bianco.
A Guide to Chicken Sandwiches: 3 Ways
Curried Chicken Salad, Crunchy Chicken Caesar, Crispy Chicken and Swiss.
A Guide to Easter Brunch Recipes
Build the perfect Easter menu; soups, salads, mains, desserts, and drinks. There’s…
A Guide to Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes
Build the perfect Valentine's Day menu, salads, mains, desserts, and cocktails.
A Guide to Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving dinner with salads, sides, turkey, ham, and, of course, desserts!
A Guide to Christmas Recipes
Put the finishing touches on your holiday menu!
A Guide to Apples
How to pick apples, store apples short and long-term, and which apples…
A Guide to Classic Dipping Sauces
The key to making this a memorable appetizer in your spread is…
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