Recipes
Mexican Spicy Hot Chocolate
When I saw the movie Chocolat, I flat out could not believe that anyone would (or could!) put ground chiles in hot chocolate. This is definitely one of those cases where you should try not to knock it till you’ve tried it. It’s so good. Add a splash of vanilla to elevate your cocoa from “hot drink” to “rich, warm elixir”—and of course, don’t forget the cinnamon.
My Favorite Comfort Food Recipes: Beef Bourguignon
When do you crave comfort foods? I can’t stop thinking about them on days like today—as the snow falls down, blanketing my gray backyard in fresh, sparkly white. For me, comfort food means anything that keeps me warm and sane through a bone-chilling Midwest winter. One of those foods, without a doubt, is beef bourguignon.
Mary’s One-pot Homemade Chicken Soup
This soup always warms my belly on a cold winter day—and just plain makes me feel good. It takes the chill off, and brings back all those chicken soup memories from my past. I hope this Chicken Soup recipe will be your new best friend on a cold day, too. It’s like a big hug! That’s what comfort food is really all about.
White Chocolate Raspberry Champagne Cupcakes with The Daly Bagel
I know I’m a self-described cookie queen, but I went rogue on flavor week and created the sweet, sweet goodness of the Raspberry Champagne Cupcake instead. What can I say? A good cupcake is pretty good, too.
Cinnamon Rosemary Maple Old Fashioned Sip, Savor, and Share
One of my new favorite holiday drinks is this Cinnamon Rosemary Maple Old Fashioned. Homemade simple syrup makes this a top-tier drink—and it’s so much fun to bottle up the extra for giving away as gifts. I promise, your friends will not be disappointed.
Homemade Blueberry Sauce
Topping my homemade corn ice cream with homemade blueberry sauce brings the dessert to a whole new level!
London Fog Lavender Shortbread Cookies
This delicious tea cookie was inspired by The Daly Bagel’s Tea Week. I made this recipe especially for them and I hope you like them — Earl Grey London Fog tea cookies!
Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati or Buccellati)
If there’s one non-negotiable Christmas cookie at my house, it’s this one. Filled with a scrumptious mixture of figs, walnuts, raisins, orange, and honey, these traditional Fig Cookies are staple in Italian households. Learn how to make my Grandmother’s original Cuccidati recipe.
Royal Icing Recipe for Decorating Cookies
A good royal icing recipe is an integral part of any serious cookie-decorating repertoire. My royal icing recipe is easy to tweak, so you can use it for a variety of decorating techniques. Whether you’re working on a large batch or a small one (or a gigantic one!).
Mary's Classic Sugar Cookies
Charming and familiar, sugar cookies are perfect for sharing. They’re simple, sweet, and ready to decorate for any situation, any time of the year! Also included here are extra baking tips and a link to how to decorate them with royal icing. Let’s get started!
Apple Slab Pie
In addition to Granny Smith apples, you must make your own crust. I use a favorite recipe that includes good-ol’ Crisco™ plus egg yolks. Those two ingredients are the key to this crust recipe: flaky and rich in flavor but firm enough to hold all those delicious Granny Smith apples in place.
