Mini White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Shooters Recipe

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!
April 28, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Homemade Limoncello Tiramisu Recipe with Homemade Candied Lemon Peel

Homemade Limoncello Tiramisu Recipe with Homemade Candied Lemon Peel

Swapping traditional tiramisu for a limoncello version might be a bold move, but this dish truly won everyone over. My father-in-law Joe even told me he liked it better than traditional tiramisu. You might too—I won’t blame you for sneaking a taste of that limoncello mascarpone cream.
March 28, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Limoncello Lavender Shortbread Squares Recipe

Limoncello Lavender Shortbread Squares

This limoncello lavender shortbread squares recipe is one of my favorite springtime treats. The first time I made them, I thought I’d just sneak a little taste before bringing them out to my guests… but I ended up eating a whole limoncello lavender shortbread square right there in the kitchen.
March 28, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Joe’s Favorite Pignolata

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

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.
January 11, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Tags: dessert
Cranberry Orange Bundt® Cake

Cranberry Orange Bundt® Cake

If you love the smell of something baking when you walk in the door, you’ll love this. This drool-worthy Bundt cake recipe brings together the best of the holiday season: Bright citrus, gorgeous cranberries, festive sugared rosemary springs… I might have to make another one for Christmas.
January 10, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Tags: dessert orange
Strawberry Shortcake

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!
April 27, 2023 — Mary DiSomma
Tags: dessert
Mary’s Favorite New Orleans Beignets

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.
March 01, 2023 — Mary DiSomma
Sliced Chocolate Brioche

Twisted Chocolate Brioche with Tips on How to Braid and Prepare the Perfect Dough

Brioche is soft, sweet, and rich. It is so good all by itself, but there aren't many things in life that don't improve with the addition of chocolate. Today I’m going to teach you how to twist beautiful, buttery brioche dough with an ever-so-slightly spiced chocolate filling.
January 25, 2023 — Mary DiSomma
Blueberry pie

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.
June 23, 2022 — Mary DiSomma
cupcakes

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.
December 29, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
biscotti

Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati or Buccellati)

If there’s one non-negotiable Christmas cookie at my house, it’s this one. Filled with a scrumptious mixture of figs, walnuts, raisins, orange, and honey, these traditional Fig Cookies are staple in Italian households. Learn how to make my Grandmother’s original Cuccidati recipe.
November 24, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
Tags: dessert