Recipes
Mary’s Favorite Piña Colada
This piña colada recipe brings me right back to Mexico with its tropical flavors and combination of light and dark rum. Bonus: you can easily make this a mocktail or virgin cocktail recipe by just omitting the rum. Because the flavor combination of pineapple and coconut is so rich, nutty, and sweet on its own, the kids are sure to enjoy!
Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie with Sea Salt Caramel
This recipe is somewhere between a cake and a giant cookie. The extra-chocolatey, caramel-gooey goodness of this one calls for vanilla ice cream. Take it all the way—everyone deserves it!
Summer Strawberry Lemonade
Lemonade is to summer as hot chocolate is to winter: you just have to have some. It’s one of those seasonal drinks you enjoy because of the weather. My Summer Strawberry Lemonade is pretty, and it’s really refreshing—certainly on a hot summer day.
Classic French Niçoise Salad with Tonnino Tuna
My Classic French Niçoise Salad with Tonnino Tuna takes me back to Paris with my girls. It’s one of my favorite meals and I enjoy it with my daughters every chance I get. This Niçoise salad recipe is deceptively simple to make and can be used in larger portions for summer entertaining.
4th of July Dessert Recipe: Star Spangled Blueberry Pie
There’s nothing better than blueberry pie on the 4th of July. The blueberries are juicy and sweet because they’re in season, and everybody loves a good piece of pie at a barbeque or cookout. That in itself is a reason to celebrate! Join me for a step by step on this classic American pie recipe.
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!
Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce Recipe for Steak and Empanadas
This classic chimichurri sauce recipe will add a nice pop of flavor and color to steak, salads, pastas, paninis—actually, it goes on everything!
Mary’s Favorite Argentinian Beef Empanadas
Empanadas are one of my all-time favorite foods. I have so many vivid memories of enjoying a few before asado (grilled meat), when I was traveling through Argentina. To this very day, it's my favorite Argentinian dish to make at home—and I have no doubt it’ll be yours too!
Mary’s Favorite White Wine Sangria
I used to always go for reds, but white wine sangria took me by surprise. I honestly drink more of this version—the white wine and fresh fruit in this recipe are the perfect combo for warm weather and summer days.
Mary’s Pomegranate Red Wine Sangria
Sangria is a special treat that’s easy to make and adds a delicious touch to any gathering with family and friends. Now let’s talk about how to elevate that bottle of red with a summer favorite, my Pomegranate Red Wine Sangria recipe.
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple and Jalapeño Infused Casamigos Blanco Tequila
This pineapple and jalapeño infused Casamigos tequila is the perfect drink to enjoy all spring and summer long, especially when you fire up the grill. It takes a little (mostly idle) time to make, but it’s so worth it.
Skirt Steak Marinade Three Ways
Can’t decide which marinade to use for your skirt steaks? Not to worry, I’ve got three marinade recipes for your grilled skirt steak: Red Wine, Pineapple Ginger (also great with chicken), or Mexican with ancho chile powder, fresh cilantro, and garlic.
