Cream Cheese Frosting
This easy cream cheese frosting makes cookies, bars and cakes irresistible.
Apple Dumplings
Fall always brings to mind pie-baking, and pies always bring to mind…
Pozole (Mexican Pork & Hominy Stew)
A traditional dish in Mexico, pozole is often served on Thursdays and…
Chef Terri's Wild Rice Corn Chowder
This hearty soup is loaded with corn, sweet potatoes, and wild rice.
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chickpeas might not be your first ingredient choice when it comes to…
Marinara Sauce
Homemade classic marinara sauce is so easy to make. My version is…
Bumbleberry Pie
One of my favorite summertime pies is “bumbleberry pie.” Although an actual…
Southern Peach Cobbler
Peaches are one of my favorite fruits. There’s nothing better than biting…
Kuchen (Greek Yogurt Cake) with Fresh Rasberries
“Kuchen” is the German word for cake, and my favorite kuchen recipe…
Spicy Watermelon Feta Summer Salad
You can prepare the ingredients for this spicy watermelon salad ahead of…
Pappy’s Manhattan Cocktail
If you are a fan of a classic whiskey drink, you are…
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This Season in Recipes
Every month I highlight new recipes, plus some of my favorites from my archive of over 450 recipes. These recipes are perfect for this transitional time of year, with warm days and cool nights.
Apple Cider Chicken
An easy weeknight one-pan meal served with apples and butternut squash.
Charred Lettuce with Roasted Grapes
Sweet roasted grapes, smoky romaine, creamy Roquefort, and crunchy seed clusters make…
Smooth & Dirty Vodka Martini
Love a dirty martini but not a fan of gin? This unique…
Corn Risotto with Herbed Oil
Creamy sweet corn risotto, finished with Parmesan cheese, homemade herb oil, and…
Recipe Club Favorites
These are the top recipes that you've been sharing with your friends and family.
Roasted Tomato Pesto Pappardelle
This authentic Sicilian tomato pesto (Pasta alla Trapanese) combines sweet tomatoes, almonds,…
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
My brown sugar glazed salmon is the perfect recipe to serve to…
Pickled Vegetables
Learn how to quick-pickle vegetables with basic brine, a simple and efficient…
Classic French Silk Pie
This classic French silk pie recipe with rich chocolate mousse filling and…
From My Family & Friends
These are some of my most cherished recipes that have been gifted to me.
Mom’s Italian Sunday Gravy
This Italian Sunday gravy is slow-simmered with rich meats and tomatoes—a comforting…
Grandma Papaleo’s Lemon Knots
These traditional Italian lemon cookies are a favorite in my house. It’s…
Luigi’s Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad
From fresh herbs to salty olives and juicy tomatoes, this colorful salad…
Randy’s Famous Margaritas
Three types of orange liqueur make for the perfect combination of sweet,…