Poached Pears with Gingersnap Oat Crisp
Here’s a fall favorite: A dessert recipe with poached pears, ginger cream,…
Seafood Moussaka
Lighter than traditional moussaka, this seafood version has eggplant, pota…
Smoked Trout Blinis
Want to try an authentic blini recipe? These adorable little buckwheat pan…
Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce
Try this gourmet beef tenderloin recipe with a cocoa fennel crust and red …
Pork Sausages & White Beans with Chimichurri
Herb-infused white beans topped with roasted sausages and chimichurri. Thi…
Cider-Braised Brisket with Rosemary Fig Glaze
Tender beef brisket braised with red wine and herbs, finished with rosemar…
Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich with Pumpkin Cream
Here’s a dreamy fall treat: Oatmeal cookie sandwiches filled with homemade…
Caprese & Focaccia Skewers
Juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and focaccia on skewers—served wi…
Key Lime Tartlet
Mini but mighty, these little key lime tartlets are a sweet twist on the c…
Sweet Cherry & Nectarine Crostini
Fruit-forward and oh-so-flavorful, this cherry and nectarine crostini reci…
Vanilla Ice Cream
There’s nothing quite like the taste of homemade vanilla ice cream. With a…
Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Compound Butter
A great steak isn’t about fancy techniques. Here’s my favorite grilling me…
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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…