Recipes
Classic French Silk Pie
This classic French silk pie recipe with rich chocolate mousse filling and your choice of crust. A make-ahead icebox pie that’s always worth the effort!
Cherry Amaro Chocolate Pots with Coffee Cream
Rich chocolate pots de crème with cherry syrup and amaro, topped with coffee cream. An easy, romantic dessert perfect for February and Valentine’s Day.
Simple Cherry Syrup
A simple cherry syrup recipe made with frozen or fresh cherries—perfect for cocktails, coffee, pancakes, and desserts from game day to date night.
Short Rib Sliders with a Spicy Kick
Slow-braised short ribs with spicy aioli and bright ginger relish make sliders that deliver bold flavor, subtle heat, and serious crowd appeal. Rich, tender, irresistible.
Perfect Halftime Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, amaro, and a homemade cherry syrup come together in this truly perfect Manhattan recipe!
Poached Pear Recipe with Ginger Cream and Gingersnap Oat Crisp
Here’s a fall favorite: A dessert recipe with poached pears, ginger cream, and a crunchy gingersnap & oat topping. Elegant enough for brunch or dessert.
Infused Béchamel Sauce
Learn how to make a classic béchamel sauce—then elevate it with delectable infusions perfect for moussaka, lasagna, and more.
Seafood Moussaka
Lighter than traditional moussaka, this seafood version has eggplant, potato, fennel‑infused béchamel, plus cod, shrimp, scallops and crab. Perfect for holiday entertaining!
Five-Spice Pork Scotch Egg with Chili Crisp
This fancy Scotch egg recipe with five-spice pork and homemade chili crisp is crispy, savory, and filling. Makes a great brunch egg dish or protein-packed snack!
Mary’s Housemade Chili Crisp
Homemade chili crisp with gochugaru and tamari. This savory, umami condiment elevates eggs, noodles, veggies, sandwiches, and more.
Grandma Papaleo’s Lemon Knots
These traditional Italian lemon cookies are a favorite in my house. It’s my grandma’s recipe, passed down to me through my aunt. Lemon glaze recipe included!
Rum Chai Hot Toddy
Warm up with this rum chai hot toddy, a cozy winter cocktail with chai spices, orange, sherry, and a playful buttery popcorn syrup twist.















































































