milk and cookies

Peaches and Cream Dog Biscuit Recipe

These easy to make dog biscuits will please any pooch! Fresh peaches and cream make these treats extra special for the extra special dog in your life—and don’t they deserve a little something special every now and then?
August 04, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
peach cobbler

Southern Peach Cobbler

Peaches are one of my favorite fruits. There’s nothing better than biting into a freshly picked peach that is in season. To that end, I recommend using fresh, not frozen, peaches for this delicious homemade peach cobbler recipe that’s spiced up with nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves
July 27, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
kuchen

Fresh Raspberry Greek Yogurt Kuchen

“Kuchen” is the German word for cake, and my favorite kuchen recipe is this simple version made with fresh summer raspberries and nonfat Greek yogurt. It’s quick to put together, which is good...because you may have to make another!
July 23, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
watermelon

Mary’s Spicy Watermelon Feta Summer Salad

You can prepare the ingredients for this spicy watermelon salad ahead of time, but don’t toss them together until you are ready to serve it. Simply dice or chop the cucumber, onion, jalapeño and so on and keep them in separate containers or food storage bags until ready to toss.
July 16, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
ceviche

Salads + Sides: Summer Vegetable and Fruit Vegan Ceviche

This raw vegetable salad is a delicious meat-free take on the classic seafood ceviche. The traditional fresh fish or shrimp are replaced with raw vegetables and fruit, tossed in lime juice and olive oil and “marinated” for an hour before serving. The colors in this dish are amazing. It’s one of those recipes that is visually stunning as well as delicious.
July 09, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
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