Mint, Basil & Almond Pesto
The recipe I’m sharing with you today is a variation on a…
Classic Pie Crust
This is one of my favorite “go-to” pie crust recipes. It includes…
Honey Dijon Champagne Vinaigrette
Champagne vinegar adds a light, crisp, floral notes to a classic honey…
Piña Colada
This piña colada recipe brings me right back to Mexico with its…
Chocolate Chip & Sea Salt Caramel Skillet Cookie
This recipe is somewhere between a cake and a giant cookie. The…
Strawberry Lemonade
Lemonade is to summer as hot chocolate is to winter: you just…
Tonnino Tuna Niçoise Salad
My Classic French Niçoise Salad with Tonnino Tuna takes me back to…
Blueberry Pie
There’s nothing better than blueberry pie on the 4th of July. The…
Auntie Norma’s Chicken Salad
Everyone calls her Auntie Norma—she’s one of my mother-in-law's best friends. We…
Chimichurri Sauce
This classic chimichurri sauce recipe will add a nice pop of flavor…
Argentinian Beef Empanadas with Chimichurri
Empanadas are one of my all-time favorite foods. I have so many…
Pear, Peach & Apple White Wine Sangria
I used to always go for reds, but white wine sangria took…
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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,…