Mom-Inspired Ratatouille
This baked ratatouille is one of those recipes that has it all:…
Espresso Peppermint Mocktini
This festive blend of peppermint, white chocolate, and espresso is the perfect…
Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini
Skip the alcohol and turn this frozen hot chocolate martini recipe into…
Chocolate & Candied Orange Panettone
I love peeling back the paper liner and getting everyone a big…
Dutch Baby Pancakes with Fruit Compote
Do you like pancakes? Yummy toppings? Going back for seconds when your…
Chocolate Chip Allspice Cookies
Fall in love with allspice There are plenty of Christmas cookies I…
Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail (Tarte Cranberry Martini)
The Vampire’s Kiss cocktail is one of my favorite Halloween cocktails because…
Midsummer's Dream Cognac Cocktail
When I brought out a pitcher of this Midsummer Dream cognac cocktail,…
Eggplant Parmesan Dip
My husband Billy absolutely loves eggplant. It was so fun to change…
Antipasto Skewers
Antipasto skewers can be made to suit what everyone likes. From vegetarian…
Red White & Blueberry Cake
The DiSomma’s go all out on holidays! The Fourth of July is…
Loaded Twisty Hot Dogs
When it comes to hot dogs in Chicago, there’s only one real…
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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,…