Carrot Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting
My cute-as-can-be carrot cupcakes are topped with mascarpone frosting and edible marzipan…
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
My brown sugar glazed salmon is the perfect recipe to serve to…
Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache Tart
My kids loved hazelnuts and could not get enough Nutella flavored treats…
Mascarpone Frosting
The perfect base for this classic, rich, and creamy frosting becomes an…
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?…
White Chocolate & Ginger Liqueur Truffles
Truffles are some of the easiest deserts you’ll ever make. Just roll…
White Chocolate Champagne Truffles
Besides the refreshing champagne flavor, a luxurious touch of gold leaf takes…
Instant Pot® Shredded Chicken
I love how much time the InstantPot saves when making recipes like…
Chicken Mole Enchiladas
If you love chocolate, it’s time for you to get familiar with…
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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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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,…