Recipes
Summer Squash Shakshuka Eggs
Looking for an easy, healthy recipe for breakfast or brunch? You have to try this shakshuka eggs recipe ASAP. You’re going to love it!
Loaded Twisty Hot Dogs
When it comes to hot dogs in Chicago, there’s only one real rule: No ketchup. Try this grilled hot dog recipe with an actual twist!
Mary’s Matambre: Argentine Stuffed Flank Steak
Matambre is a typical Argentine dish. This succulent and memorable stuffed steak recipe will make you everyone’s favorite grillmaster.
Chivito Steak Sandwich with Grilled Onions
There are a lot of ways to make a mouthwatering steak sandwich, and this chivito recipe is one of the best.
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!
Herbes de Provence Baked Salmon Recipe with Easy Lemon Herb Mayonnaise
This herbes de Provence baked salmon recipe with homemade lemon and herb mayo is my favorite when I host girl's night at my house.
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.
It's So Good Limoncello Fettuccine
This easy-to-make pasta dish is somehow both refreshing and comforting—the sauce is so creamy, and those sweet yellow peppers add a touch of sunshine to every bite. This unique pasta recipe is perfect for springtime, and I can’t wait for you to try it!
A St. Joseph’s Day Pasta Recipe: Bucatini with Sardines and Olive Oil Breadcrumbs
Because this holiday takes place during Lent, recipes are typically meat-free. In fact, true St. Joseph’s Day recipes go without cheese, too. We may be a true Italian family, but I venture a little bit from tradition because this bucatini pasta recipe is so much more delicious with cheese!
St. Joseph’s Day Soup Recipe with Crispy Homemade Olive Oil Croutons
St. Joseph’s Day soup is steeped in tradition and symbolism. The fava beans in this recipe represent luck. Breadcrumbs are also a staple in St. Joseph's Day recipes, symbolizing sawdust since Joseph was a carpenter. As usual, I’ve added my own spin to the standard: My delicious crispy olive oil bread cubes.
Mary’s Favorite Slow-Braised Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce
My husband, Billy, and I love making this dish when we go down to the farm. The last time I made this recipe, we made beef short ribs in a huge pot… and then served it family-style to our hunter friends who had just finished their day outdoors. Their faces just lit up after one bite of these succulent, fall-off-the-bone short ribs.
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!
















































































