Pfeffernüsse (German Spice Cookies)
Pop one of these confectioners’ sugar-encased cookies in your mouth and your…
Kourabiedes (Greek Butter Cookies)
These Greek butter cookies will take you on an imaginary voyage to…
Starters+ Sides: How to make Wild Rice Corn Chowder
Fall means its soup weather! And my hearty wild rice and corn…
Pizzelle (Italian Waffle Cookies)
The pizzelle is a traditional Italian waffle cookie that's a crowd-pleaser at…
Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar Meringue
You can’t go wrong with this spectacular holiday pie. Not only do…
Bud’s Apple Pear Cranberry Compote
Here’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh cranberries during the…
Alfajores (Argentinean Dulce de Leche Cookies)
This delicious confection is filled with a creamy caramel center. The word…
Pumpkin Macarons
It's pumpkin spice season and I can't find a better way to…
Mary’s Amaretti Cookies
The amaretti cookie is so much more than just a cookie. These…
Aunt Rita’s Pecan Tassies
This special cookie gets a free pass because we all know its…
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken cacciatore is a wonderful dish to serve anytime, but especially when…
Nerina’s Pumpkin Bars
My daughter, Nerina, loves pumpkin pie so much, that her grandmother nicknamed…
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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,…