Mom-Inspired Ratatouille
This baked ratatouille is one of those recipes that has it all: It’s a tas…
Espresso Peppermint Mocktini
This festive blend of peppermint, white chocolate, and espresso is the per…
Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini
Skip the alcohol and turn this frozen hot chocolate martini recipe into a …
Chocolate & Candied Orange Panettone
I love peeling back the paper liner and getting everyone a big slice of th…
Dutch Baby Pancakes with Apple Pear Compote
Do you like pancakes? Yummy toppings? Going back for seconds when your fav…
Chocolate Chip Allspice Cookies
Fall in love with allspice There are plenty of Christmas cookies I adore, …
Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail (Tarte Cranberry Martini)
The Vampire’s Kiss cocktail is one of my favorite Halloween cocktails beca…
Midsummer's Dream Cognac Cocktail
When I brought out a pitcher of this Midsummer Dream cognac cocktail, it w…
Eggplant Parmesan Dip
My husband Billy absolutely loves eggplant. It was so fun to change it up …
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 no exception—t…
Loaded Twisty Hot Dogs
When it comes to hot dogs in Chicago, there’s only one real rule: No ketch…
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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…