sandwich cookies

Alfajores: Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies from Argentina

This delicious confection is filled with a creamy caramel center. The word “alfajor” is derived from an Arabic word meaning “luxurious,” and they truly are.
October 12, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
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macaron

Pumpkin Macarons

It's pumpkin spice season and I can't find a better way to enjoy it than in a French macaron!
October 10, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
cookie

Mary’s Amaretti Cookies

The amaretti cookie is so much more than just a cookie. These almond-flavored multi-tasking cookies are the Italian cousin of the French macaron, but they’re not nearly as fussy.
October 07, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
pecan tassies

Aunt Rita’s Pecan Tassies

This special cookie gets a free pass because we all know its true identity is the tiniest of pies.
October 06, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
chicken

Chicken Cacciatore with Chicken Thighs and Breasts

Chicken cacciatore is a wonderful dish to serve anytime, but especially when those crisp autumn evenings come around. I like to use a combination of chicken thighs and breasts for this dish. Keeping the chicken skin on and the bones in gives this dish extra flavor. But remember, the chicken thighs will cook a bit faster than the breasts so make sure to take them out of the simmering sauce after about 20 minutes. The breasts will need another 10 minutes or so to cook through.
October 01, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
cream cheese

Nerina’s Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

My daughter, Nerina, loves pumpkin pie so much, that her grandmother nicknamed her “Pumpkin.” In fact, Nerina could great pumpkin all year long! For this reason, I created these delicious pumpkin bars. These moist treats are ladened with a rich cream cheese frosting giving pumpkin pie a run for its money.
September 29, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
caramel

Easy Caramel Sauce

When I need a quick caramel sauce, I make this easy version.
September 28, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
soup

Maple Butternut Squash Bisque with Spiced Pepitas

There’s no better way to enjoy a crisp autumn day than with a delicious bowl of perfectly prepared autumn squash soup.
September 28, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
butternut squash

Butternut Squash Kale Lasagna

This vegetarian lasagna reimagines the classic lasagna for fall, with hearty butternut squash and kale complemented by ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.
September 24, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
cream cheese

Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

This easy cream cheese frosting makes cookies, bars and cakes irresistible.
September 23, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
stuffed apples pastry

Stuffed Apple Dumplings Baked in Pastry

Fall always brings to mind pie-baking, and pies always bring to mind a plethora of delicious apple recipes that are great for this time of year. This delectable baked cinnamon apple recipe takes advantage of the peak apple-picking season of September and marries it with a delicious filling of cinnamon, ginger, nuts and berries, all wrapped in a mouthwatering pastry!
September 17, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
negroni

Classic Italian Negroni Cocktail

With equal parts gin, campari, and vermouth, plus an orange peel garnish, it’s easy to see why this class Italian cocktail recipe is beloved around the world.
September 10, 2021 — Mary DiSomma