Italian Panettone with Chocolate and Candied Oranage Peel

Italian Panettone with Chocolate and Candied Orange Peel

I love peeling back the paper liner and getting everyone a big slice of this towering Italian bread-meets-fruitcake. Bonus points for a crème anglaise drizzle!
December 16, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Mary’s Easy Italian Broccoli Salad Recipe

Mary’s Easy Italian Broccoli Salad

With crisp-tender broccoli and a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette, my easy Italian broccoli salad is a family favorite passed down through generations.
October 29, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
 Italian-American Stromboli Recipe

Italian-American Stromboli

This Italian-American stromboli recipe is easy to make and freezer-friendly. Packed with Italian cold cuts and cheese, it's a great dish to bring to gatherings!
October 21, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Fast and Easy Pasta Recipe with Blistered Tomatoes and Fresh Basil Recipe

Fast and Easy Pasta Recipe with Blistered Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

At my house, pasta dishes are a staple. I could honestly write an entire cookbook dedicated to just pasta recipes!
August 19, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
 Mary’s Italian Stuffed Artichokes Recipe with Cheri  Oteri

Italian Stuffed Artichokes Recipe with Cheri Oteri

Stuffed with homemade Italian breadcrumbs, herbs, parmesan cheese, and lots of garlic, these little leaves are amazing when you dip them in butter! Join my friend, Cheri Oteri, and me in making this recipe!
Mary’s Limoncello Roast Chicken with Fennel

Mary’s Limoncello Roast Chicken Recipe with Fennel

Who would've thought a splash of limoncello could turn a humble chicken dinner into something extraordinary? I was skeptical at first myself, but oh boy, was I in for a surprise! My husband Billy isn’t one to fuss about food, but he couldn’t stop talking about this particular dish.
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!
Mom’s Homemade Lasagna with Homemade Sunday Meat Gravy

Mom’s Homemade Lasagna with Homemade Sunday Meat Gravy

Making lasagna with my mom was one of my favorite ways to spend time together. She would go all out making loads and loads of her Sunday Gravy, and I uphold that tradition by making a double batch every time I do homemade lasagna. Click through to try my Mom’s incredible recipe for yourself!
February 04, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
fish pie

Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes Pie

This traditional Italian Christmas recipe checks off all the boxes! It's not exactly what my grandma made, but whenever I make this pie, I am flooded with all those happy memories. I hope this recipe helps you make some beautiful memories with your family too.
November 29, 2022 — Mary DiSomma
Minestrone Meatball Soup Served in Elegant Dinner Setting

Marie’s Homemade Minestrone Meatball Soup Recipe

Minestrone soup with meatballs is memorable, filling, and warming. In my minestrone recipe, tender homemade meatballs perfectly complement the nourishing flavors of fresh vegetables. By the time you add the beans and Italian herbs, you’ve got the perfect meal.
butternut squash

Butternut Squash Kale Lasagna

This vegetarian lasagna reimagines the classic lasagna for fall, with hearty butternut squash and kale complemented by ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.
September 24, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
marinara sauce

Mary’s Go-To Marinara Sauce

Homemade classic marinara sauce is so easy to make. My version is perfect for a quick pasta topping or as part of another recipe like eggplant parmigiana or lasagna. The secret to making the perfect marinara sauce is the tomatoes. You must use whole San Marzano tomatoes. No substitutes!
August 20, 2021 — Mary DiSomma