Recipes
Mary’s Favorite New Orleans Beignets
Beignets are a must when visiting New Orleans. I love them so much that I had to find a way to make them at home. Turns out it’s actually pretty simple—you will definitely not regret having this recipe in your repertoire.
Mary’s Winter Citrus Salad with Shaved Fennel and Champagne Vinaigrette
We still have a few weeks of winter left until spring rolls in on March 20th. With so many varieties of citrus fruits in the market right now, it’s the perfect time to enjoy my delicious winter citrus salad. It’s super colorful, it’s nutritious, and it’s chock full of flavors and textures.
Guinness Mac and Cheese with Irish Cheddar Cheese
On St. Patrick’s Day, everything's better with a little Guinness… including Mac and Cheese! The rich, dark, Guinness stout and the bright, tangy cheddar give this cheesy treat a complexity of flavor that takes mac and cheese to a whole new level.
Easter Treats: Carrot Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting and Marzipan Carrots
My cute-as-can-be carrot cupcakes are topped with mascarpone frosting and edible marzipan carrots. They’re adorable, scrumptious, and they’re sure to become an Easter classic!
Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon in the Oven
My brown sugar glazed salmon is an Easter favorite… and it’s Lent-approved! It’s the perfect recipe to serve to a crowd and it’s so easy that it takes the stress out of entertaining.
Chocolate Ganache Nutella Tart for Peoria Magazine
When it comes to chocolate, I’m all in. So when it came to sending over a new recipe for Peoria Magazine, I went for my Chocolate Ganache Nutella® Tart. Learn more about all of my February recipes and get this recipe for yourself.
Mary DiSomma’s Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This is an unconventional pesto, but I promise you it’s going to have a home in your recipe box after one bite. This recipe is thanks to my husband’s love for sun dried tomatoes. It's a delicious twist on the original without any extra complicated steps. Could it get any better?
Simple Chocolate Espresso Whipped Cream
Homemade whipped cream is on a whole other level! It’s so easy to make, there’s no reason you shouldn’t make it fresh at home (at least once in a while). This simple whipped cream recipe is flavored with chocolate and espresso powder, but you can easily omit those for a more classic result.
Mary’s Chocolate Brownie Pie Bars with Homemade Chocolate Espresso Whipped Cream
Being from Chicago, I’m pretty partial to the brownie. Why, you ask? Because the brownie was birthed in my hometown, of course!
Koval Ginger Liqueur White Chocolate Truffles with Coconut and Crystalized Ginger
The recipe I’m sharing with you today is for some super flavorful white chocolate truffles with coconut, Koval ginger liqueur, and a crystallized ginger garnish.
White Chocolate Champagne Truffles with Edible Gold Leaf
Besides the refreshing champagne flavor, a luxurious touch of gold leaf takes these truffles over the top. At first glance, you might think they’re too pretty to eat. You’ll change your mind about that after about one bite.
Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles with Cognac Barrel-Aged Vanilla
Jump to Recipe Oh, how I love chocolate! It’s one of the best treats there is, anywhere, anytime. In fact, I usually have a bar of chocolate stashed in my...