Recipes
Auntie Norma’s Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts
Everyone calls her Auntie Norma—she’s one of my mother-in-law's best friends. We love Auntie Norma, and we love her cooking, too! Today is our lucky day, because I get to share her amazing chicken salad recipe with all of you. Thank you, Auntie Norma!
Mary’s Favorite Guacamole
You just can’t beat a great guacamole. This recipe is quick to whip up and delicious on everything from Carne Asada to scrambled eggs to good ol’ tortilla chips. Eat up!
Leftover Easter Egg Salad
A classic egg salad is the perfect resting place for the rainbow of hard-boiled eggs leftover from Easter.I love to dress up my egg salad with fresh herbs, especially dill. I like to dice my eggs rather than smash them—follow suit and you’ll still get a nice, chunky consistency.
Au Gratin Potato Casserole
No wonder potatoes au gratin are a French classic. They make a perfect side for almost any main dish—pork, chicken, beef, and of course, the Easter ham. And my Au Gratin Potato Casserole is the absolute creme de la creme of potatoes.
Colcannon Potatoes
This earthy, savory colcannon recipe takes plain old mashed potatoes up a notch. It’s so fresh and flavorful that you might even end up like me—serving it up alongside other carbs. Word to the wise: don’t be afraid to go ham on the bacon.
Lobster Mac and Cheese inspired by The Capital Grille in Chicago
This is my take on the unique, decadent dish I love from Capital Grille in Chicago using decadent cheeses and a generous serving of lobster. It's a must-try comfort food recipe!
Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows and Pecans
This deliciously sweet and tasty side dish is a wonderful comfort food at any point throughout the winter. The orange zest, juice, maple syrup, and spices really heighten the flavor of the sweet potatoes, and makes this dish an excellent accompaniment to a wide range of proteins and entrées.
Mary’s Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Pickled Montmorency Sour Cherries and Cherry Port Vinaigrette
This bright and tasty salad is good for adding a vivid pop of color and flavor to your family meal in the winter, but will taste just as great in spring, summer, or fall. Plus, the nutritional benefits of beets are well documented: they’re packed full of essential vitamins and minerals such as folate (vitamin B9), manganese, and potassium.
