Key Lime Tartlet
Mini but mighty, these little key lime tartlets are a sweet twist…
Roast Beef Sliders with Horseradish Sauce
These easy roast beef and horseradish bites are perfect for summer parties!…
Paloma with Grilled Grapefruit
This Paloma cocktail is fresh, citrusy, and perfect for summer. Made with…
Vanilla Ice Cream
There’s nothing quite like the taste of homemade vanilla ice cream. With…
Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream & Caramel Sauce
This grilled pineapple dessert is a summer favorite—quick to make, bursting with…
Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Compound Butter
A great steak isn’t about fancy techniques. Here’s my favorite grilling method,…
Grilled Vegetable Platter
There’s nothing like a grilled veggie platter to celebrate summer’s best produce.…
Blueberry Gin & Tonic
Try your hand at homemade blueberry simple syrup, then use it to…
Berry & Feta Salad
Looking for a festive side salad for all your summer celebrations this…
Strawberry Ice Cream
This homemade strawberry ice cream recipe pairs well with so many other…
Southwest Cheeseburger Slider
Give your next cookout a tasty twist with my Southwest Cheeseburger Slider…
Cranberry Brussel Sprout Wild Rice Salad
Shaved Brussels sprouts, nutty wild rice, dried fruit, and crunchy walnuts come…
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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,…