Recipes

In Latin American countries, dulce de leche is a popular ingredient. Click through to learn how to make your own and what to eat it with!

This is a delightful dessert shooter recipe the whole family can enjoy, with easy homemade white chocolate mousse and fresh raspberry puree. Yum!

If you’ve never tried a candied citrus slice, you’re missing out. Slightly sweet with a tangy kick and a tiny bite of bitterness from the pith, candied citrus slices are great for nibbling or using in other recipes. Today I’ll teach you two easy ways to make them.

Swapping traditional tiramisu for a limoncello version might be a bold move, but this dish truly won everyone over. My father-in-law Joe even told me he liked it better than traditional tiramisu. You might too—I won’t blame you for sneaking a taste of that limoncello mascarpone cream.

This limoncello lavender shortbread squares recipe is one of my favorite springtime treats. The first time I made them, I thought I’d just sneak a little taste before bringing them out to my guests… but I ended up eating a whole limoncello lavender shortbread square right there in the kitchen.

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!

You can’t visit New Orleans without enjoying some fresh beignets… and the last time I went, I couldn’t leave without my own beignet recipe. Get a taste of New Orleans without ever leaving your own kitchen: You can make beignets at home! Grab a cup of chicory coffee and let’s get started.

My monkey bread recipe uses a yeast-based dough, but if you’re in a pinch—or are nervous about working with yeast—just grab 3 cans of buttermilk biscuits at your local grocery store. The directions for this easy hack can be found at the end of the recipe! Trust me, the homemade yeast dough version is totally worth the extra effort.

I have a soft spot for the humble banana. My upcoming pie cookbook is chock-full of delightful recipes starring bananas, because we just can’t get enough of them in my house. When we have family and friends over for a visit, this banana pudding recipe with Nilla wafers is a go-to crowd pleaser. It’s easy, it’s delicious, and it serves up to 12 people.

I know I’ve been on a pumpkin kick… I just can’t stop thinking about pumpkins! Ever since I had my Cream Cheese Frosting on Nerina’s Pumpkin Bars last month, I’ve been craving pumpkin cheesecake. So, here’s what I came up with: Mary’s Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Cheesecake recipe!

If you love the smell of something baking when you walk in the door, you’ll love this. This drool-worthy Bundt cake recipe brings together the best of the holiday season: Bright citrus, gorgeous cranberries, festive sugared rosemary springs… I might have to make another one for Christmas.

I love pumpkin—and pumpkin spice! I’ve never made a pumpkin pie-inspired biscotti before… but this year I got inspired. This recipe is the biscotti version of Nerina’s Pumpkin Bars, plus some pecans for added crunch. Yum.