Roast Chicken with Limoncello & Fennel
Who would've thought a splash of limoncello could turn a humble chicken di…
Limoncello Fettuccine
This easy-to-make pasta dish is somehow both refreshing and comforting—the…
Limoncello Burrata Corstini
Burrata and limoncello make a unique flavor combination. The rich, buttery…
Italian Gold Rush (Limoncello Bourbon Cocktail)
I love adding my homemade limoncello to dessert and cocktail recipes. This…
Pignolata (Sicilian Fried Dough Balls with Honey)
My family loves my baking. When my father-in-law Joe kept mentioning his f…
Grilled Artichoke Heart White Bean Salad
The combo of artichokes, white beans, and arugula is absolutely delicious …
Slow-Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Sauce
My husband, Billy, and I love making this dish when we go down to the far…
Mom's Lasagna with Sunday Meat Gravy
Making lasagna with my mom was one of my favorite ways to spend time toget…
Crab Cake Bites with Remoulade Sauce
My make-ahead baked crab cake bites look best served on a beautiful tray, …
Po-Boy Shrimp Sliders with Remoulade Sauce
Wondering how to convert a slider recipe into a full-size sandwich? It’s e…
Monkey Bread
My monkey bread recipe uses a yeast-based dough, but if you’re in a pinch—…
Pork Lentil Soup
The days are getting longer, but this is definitely the coldest time of ye…
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Easy Recipes
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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…
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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
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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…