French Silk Pie Recipe

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!
Mary DiSomma
Easy Cherry Amaro Chocolate Pots de Crème

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.
Mary DiSomma
Cherry Syrup Recipe

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.
Mary DiSomma
Short Rib Sliders

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.
Mary DiSomma
Perfect Manhattan Cocktail

Perfect Halftime Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, amaro, and a homemade cherry syrup come together in this truly perfect Manhattan recipe!
Mary DiSomma
Poached Pear Recipe with Ginger Cream

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.
Mary DiSomma
Bechamel Suace

Infused Béchamel Sauce

Learn how to make a classic béchamel sauce—then elevate it with delectable infusions perfect for moussaka, lasagna, and more.
Mary DiSomma
Seafood Moussaka Recipe

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!
Mary DiSomma
Five-Spice Pork Scotch Egg Recipe with Mary’s Homemade Chili Crisp

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 DiSomma
Mary’s Housemade Chili Crisp

Mary’s Housemade Chili Crisp

Homemade chili crisp with gochugaru and tamari. This savory, umami condiment elevates eggs, noodles, veggies, sandwiches, and more.
Mary DiSomma
Lemon Knots Cookies

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!
Mary DiSomma
 Best Hot Toddy Recipe with Rum and Chai

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.
Mary DiSomma