cocktail

Pappy’s Manhattan Cocktail

If you are a fan of a classic whiskey drink, you are going to love my take on the traditional Manhattan cocktail recipe. I first tasted this special version of the well-known cocktail in New York several years ago, and after a bit of cajoling, was able to get the recipe out of the bartender.
June 25, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
pork

Bud’s Cracklin’ Pork Shoulder with Hard Cider Gravy

This crispy pork rind cooks to a perfect golden brown and blends perfectly in the oven with just the right array of spices and herbs. A delicious and aromatic hard cider gravy is the perfect complement to this meat dish.
June 18, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
scrambled eggs

Scrambled Eggs with Zucchini

This quick and easy recipes spruce up your standard breakfast scrambled eggs with zucchini, chives, herbs, and avocado garnish.
June 11, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
muffuletta

Muffuletta a la Mary with Turano's Italian Round Bread Loaf

This amazing take on the classic Italian-American sandwich includes two of my favorite cheeses—mozzarella and provolone—along with four Italian meats: mortadella, soppressata, Genoa salami, and capocollo.
June 04, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
cupcakes

Amaretto Cupcakes with Homemade Amaretto Frosting

We originally posted this recipe in honor of our reaching 2,000 followers on Instagram, But these delicious almond/Amaretto flavored cupcakes are great for any occasion where you want to celebrate someone or something, or just generally lift everyone’s spirits!
May 28, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
granola

Terri’s Gluten-free Vegan Apricot Almond Granola Bars

My Gluten-free Vegan Apricot Almond Granola bars are not only delicious and portable: they’re also very easy to make.
May 21, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
mushroom galette

Swiss Chard and Shiitake Mushroom Galette

A galette brings all the deliciousness of a pie without all the fuss. Just roll out your favorite pie dough and place the Swiss chard mixture right in the middle. Fold up the dough and pinch to make pleats. With a simple egg wash as a finishing touch, the resulting dish is a rustic tart where the imperfections just make it better!
May 14, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
sunday gravy

Mom’s Italian Sunday Gravy

For this Mother’s Day, I’d like to share with you my take on one of my own mother’s specialties that she handed down to me—her delicious Sunday gravy.
May 07, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
margarita

Grilled Skirt Steak Arrachera with Homemade Chimichurri sauce and Randy’s Famous Margaritas

Cinco De Mayo is almost upon us, and I am excited to celebrate with our neighbors to the south with this delicious recipe for traditional grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce (also known as arrachera), with a tasty, classic margarita accompaniment.
April 30, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
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torta rustica

Mary's Torta Rustica with Pimentos, Fontina, Tortellini, and Sun Dried Tomatoes

This savory Italian pie is a signature dish in our house at Easter time, but it’s too good not to serve it year round; I always have a few unbaked ones in the freezer ready to go. It’s a great dish to have on hand at short notice (I take it out of the freezer the night before I plan to bake it). In fact, it’s so popular in my family that I added it to my Christmas Eve menu. Be prepared to wow!
April 23, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
Easter bread

Salads & Sides: Casadil (Italian Easter Bread)

I always put this special bread on my recipe list when Easter rolls around. I form the dough into small loaves, which makes them perfect for giving as gifts to friends and family.
April 16, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
lemon cake

Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Glaze

This super-simple lemon cake recipe is easy to make, freezes wonderfully, and makes one 9-inch cake, two loaves (if you want to go all out and make a bundt cake, double the recipe).
April 09, 2021 — Mary DiSomma