Recipes
How to Make Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée
Learn how to make sweet corn crème brûlée with my easy recipe. This unique twist on a classic dessert captures the essence of fresh corn perfectly.
Easy Fourth of July Dessert: Red White and Blue Berry Cake
The DiSomma’s go all out on holidays! The Fourth of July is no exception—time to try some truly beautiful desserts!
Mary’s Stabilized Whipped Cream
What’s the difference between whipped cream and stabilized whipped cream? It’s less complicated than it sounds. Click through and learn all about it!
Mary’s Chiffon Chaja Cake with Homemade Dulce de Leche
Chaja, pronounced “cha-ha,” is a decadent South American cake recipe that combines two of my favorite ingredients: peaches and dulce de leche.
How to Make Dulce de Leche in the Oven or on the Stovetop
In Latin American countries, dulce de leche is a popular ingredient. Click through to learn how to make your own and what to eat it with!
Mini White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Shooters
This is a delightful dessert shooter recipe the whole family can enjoy, with easy homemade white chocolate mousse and fresh raspberry puree. Yum!
Joe’s Favorite Pignolata: Sicilian Fried Dough Balls with Honey
My family loves my baking. When my father-in-law Joe kept mentioning his favorite childhood dessert, I thought he might be giving me a little hint. I love pignolata, too, so I decided to try making him some. I just love the look on my friends’ and family’s faces when I set their favorite dish down in front of them!
Mary’s Favorite Banana Pudding with Nilla® Wafers
I have a soft spot for the humble banana. My upcoming pie cookbook is chock-full of delightful recipes starring bananas, because we just can’t get enough of them in my house. When we have family and friends over for a visit, this banana pudding recipe with Nilla wafers is a go-to crowd pleaser. It’s easy, it’s delicious, and it serves up to 12 people.
Mary’s Giant Strawberry Shortcake
Certain foods just scream summertime: Juicy watermelon, buttery sweet corn on the cob, fresh salads with farmers market veggies, anything on the grill… but we’re leaving out one very important thing: My Giant Strawberry Shortcake recipe made with a pile of fresh, juicy strawberries. It’s strawberry season!
Mary’s Favorite New Orleans Beignets
Beignets are a must when visiting New Orleans. I love them so much that I had to find a way to make them at home. Turns out it’s actually pretty simple—you will definitely not regret having this recipe in your repertoire.
4th of July Dessert Recipe: Star Spangled Blueberry Pie
There’s nothing better than blueberry pie on the 4th of July. The blueberries are juicy and sweet because they’re in season, and everybody loves a good piece of pie at a barbeque or cookout. That in itself is a reason to celebrate! Join me for a step by step on this classic American pie recipe.
White Chocolate Raspberry Champagne Cupcakes with The Daly Bagel
I know I’m a self-described cookie queen, but I went rogue on flavor week and created the sweet, sweet goodness of the Raspberry Champagne Cupcake instead. What can I say? A good cupcake is pretty good, too.