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Lemon Curd

Mary’s Scratch-made Lemon Curd

The first time I had lemon curd was on a trip to Ireland. I stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast where our host served it up alongside homemade scones, and WOW. It was pure heaven. This is not an overstatement. Now I make it all the time, and you can too!
Mary DiSomma
Fettuccine

Easy Fettuccine Pasta with Pancetta, Asparagus and Peas

Asparagus and pancetta are the stars of this super easy fettuccine pasta recipe. Crispy pancetta, fresh spring asparagus, peas… Finish it off with a splash of cream, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. People will be drooling at the kitchen door.
Mary DiSomma
Christmas Cookies

Mary's Best Christmas Cookie Recipes: Biscotti, Cuccidati, Linzer, Bourbon Balls, Amaretti, Pizzelle and other Family Favorites

These cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie swap, especially packaged in a lovely Christmas cookie tin, ribbon, and a sprig of decorative berries. They are colorful, festive, and delicious. A lovely Christmas cookie in the shape of a Christmas present embellished with a lovely ribbon. Now that’s a beautiful splash of color on any Christmas cookie tray.
Mary DiSomma
Tagged: Holiday Recipes
Mary’s Favorite New Orleans Beignets

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 DiSomma
Mary’s Winter Citrus Salad with Shaved Fennel and Champagne Vinaigrette

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.
Mary DiSomma
Guinness Mac and Cheese with Irish Cheddar Cheese

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.
Mary DiSomma
Tagged: cheese recipes
Easter Treats: Carrot Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting and Marzipan Carrots

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!
Mary DiSomma
Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon in the Oven

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.
Mary DiSomma
Chocolate Ganache Nutella Tart

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
Pesto in Bowl

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?
Mary DiSomma
Ingredients for Chocolate Espresso Whipped Cream

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 DiSomma
Mary’s Chocolate Brownie Pie Bars

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!
Mary DiSomma