Winter Citrus Salad
We still have a few weeks of winter left until spring rolls…
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
My brown sugar glazed salmon is the perfect recipe to serve to…
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This is an unconventional pesto, but I promise you it’s going to…
Chocolate Espresso Whipped Cream
Homemade whipped cream is on a whole other level! It’s so easy…
Chocolate Pie Brownies
Being from Chicago, I’m pretty partial to the brownie. Why, you ask?…
Classic Italian-American Chopped Salad
I'm gonna share a recipe for my favorite chopped Italian salad with…
Tintoretto Cocktail (Pomegranate Bellini)
I’m always looking for ways to incorporate pomegranate into recipes. I love…
Boozy Hot Chocolate 'Chococuterie' Board
A hot chocolate charcuterie board is such a fun and interactive element…
Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
I recently started to make this ham recipe and I’m so in…
Banana Bread
This is by far, my favorite banana bread recipe. I’ve got a…
Remoulade Sauce
Remoulade sauce sounds fancier than it is. It’s super easy to make,…
Cornbread Muffins
My buttermilk cornbread muffins are a delicious treat on their own, but…
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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…
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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,…