Recipes
Mary's Sweet Potato Bourbon Pecan Pie
This sweet potato pecan pie recipe has a splash of bourbon inside that makes this absolutely delicious and perfect for your next Thanksgiving. It combines my favorite pie crust recipe with two simple fillings—it’s my favorite pie of the year!
Espresso Martini Granita with Koval Coffee Liqueur
I’m crazy for coffee, in all its forms. Sometimes I even get teased about the amount of coffee gadgets I have. Sorry, the teasing won’t stop me—I love what I love! I recently discovered the espresso martini granita, and it became a fast favorite.
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Shiitake, Crimini, and Oyster mushrooms
Between the starchy rice and the decadent mushroom blend, this recipe is so luxurious that you’re guaranteed to come back for seconds. You don't have to be a professional chef to make a perfect risotto. Just give it the tender loving care it deserves.
Mary’s Italian Chopped Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
I'm gonna share a recipe for my favorite chopped Italian salad with you. My whole family loves this one. What I love about this salad is that it’s great on its own or paired with pasta, chicken, fish, or steak.
Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad and Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette
You don’t have to go out to your favorite Italian restaurant to get the perfect chicken Milanese anymore… you can make it right at home! Paired with peppery arugula and rich balsamic vinegar, you’ll be making it again and again.
Classic Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce (to eat on everything)
My Classic Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is something that I look for any excuse to make! It’s thick, rich, and chocolatey, and is the perfect accompaniment to an ice cream sundae or fresh-baked biscotti.
Christmas Bread Pudding with Dark Rum Sauce
Bread pudding might seem like kind of a boring dessert at first glance, but my Christmas Bread Pudding with Dark Rum Sauce truly is bursting with flavor. Different types of dried fruit like cherries and golden raisins add different flavor notes, but I also like to add nutmeg, cinnamon, and fresh orange zest for warmth and brightness.
Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes Pie
This traditional Italian Christmas recipe checks off all the boxes! It's not exactly what my grandma made, but whenever I make this pie, I am flooded with all those happy memories. I hope this recipe helps you make some beautiful memories with your family too.
Easy Homemade Crème Fraîche
Crème fraîche (French for—you guessed it—”fresh cream”) is basically just cultured or soured heavy cream. That’s it. It makes a super simple topping with tons of applications in the kitchen. And by the way, it’s freakin’ delicious.
Mary’s Maple Tintoretto: Pomegranate Bellini Cocktail
I’m always looking for ways to incorporate pomegranate into recipes. I love the sweet and slightly tart flavor of a fresh pomegranate—so pleasant. And then, of course, there’s my love for prosecco. This combination is a variation on the classic Bellini cocktail.
Mary’s Chococuterie: How to Make a Boozy Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
A hot chocolate charcuterie board is such a fun and interactive element to bring to any winter gathering. No meat. No cheese. Just plenty of delicious goodies to spice up a steaming mug of hot chocolate, the way you like it!
Wintry Gluten-free White Bean and Ham Soup
When the weather gets chilly, it's time to dust off the soup recipes. I love soup on a chilly fall day and it's even better on a dark, frigid winter night. This White Bean and Ham Soup recipe usually makes an appearance after any holiday gathering where I served my honey-glazed ham because I don’t let that ham bone go to waste!
