Apple Dumplings
Fall always brings to mind pie-baking, and pies always bring to mind a ple…
Pozole (Mexican Pork & Hominy Stew)
A traditional dish in Mexico, pozole is often served on Thursdays and Satu…
Chef Terri's Wild Rice Corn Chowder
This hearty soup is loaded with corn, sweet potatoes, and wild rice.
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chickpeas might not be your first ingredient choice when it comes to choco…
Marinara Sauce
Homemade classic marinara sauce is so easy to make. My version is perfect …
Bumbleberry Pie
One of my favorite summertime pies is “bumbleberry pie.” Although an actua…
Southern Peach Cobbler
Peaches are one of my favorite fruits. There’s nothing better than biting …
Kuchen (Greek Yogurt Cake) with Fresh Rasberries
“Kuchen” is the German word for cake, and my favorite kuchen recipe is thi…
Spicy Watermelon Feta Summer Salad
You can prepare the ingredients for this spicy watermelon salad ahead of t…
Pappy’s Manhattan Cocktail
If you are a fan of a classic whiskey drink, you are going to love my take…
Scrambled Eggs with Zucchini
This quick and easy recipes spruce up your standard breakfast scrambled eg…
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Easy Recipes
If you are looking for a few easy recipes to add to a busy week night meal, these recipes are the perfect place to start.
Heirloom Tomato & Panzanella Salad
Mary’s Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad is a delicious summer dish featuri…
Roast Chicken with Limoncello & Fennel
Who would've thought a splash of limoncello could turn a humble chicken di…
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
This fluffy lemon ricotta pancake recipe is bright, tender, and brunch-wor…
Ginger & Mezcal Pimm’s Cocktail
Bright, smoky, and slightly sweet, this ginger Pimm’s cocktail is a modern…
Recipe Club Favorites
These are the recipes all of you share the most with your friends and family.
Roasted Tomato Pesto Pappardelle
This authentic Sicilian tomato pesto (Pasta alla Trapanese) combines sweet…
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
My brown sugar glazed salmon is an Easter favorite… and it’s Lent-approve…
No-Mayo Potato Salad
This easy, No-Mayo Farmers Market Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the…
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 …
Grandma Papaleo’s Lemon Knots
These traditional Italian lemon cookies are a favorite in my house. It’s m…
Chef Terri's Wild Rice Corn Chowder
This hearty soup is loaded with corn, sweet potatoes, and wild rice.
Aunt Rita’s Pecan Tassies
This special cookie gets a free pass because we all know its true identity…