Recipes

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.

When I need a quick caramel sauce, I make this easy version.

There’s no better way to enjoy a crisp autumn day than with a delicious bowl of perfectly prepared autumn squash soup.

This vegetarian lasagna reimagines the classic lasagna for fall, with hearty butternut squash and kale complemented by ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.

This easy cream cheese frosting makes cookies, bars and cakes irresistible.

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!

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.

A traditional dish in Mexico, pozole is often served on Thursdays and Saturdays as well as on Christmas Eve. The dish is more like a rich brothy soup rather than a stew. Top it with everything from shredded cabbage and radishes to cilantro, limes, and avocado.

This hearty soup is loaded with corn, sweet potatoes, and wild rice.

Chickpeas might not be your first ingredient choice when it comes to chocolate chip cookies. And I won’t lie to you—I was skeptical at first, too. It just didn’t add up: Beans? Cookies? How on Earth could these be good together? Well, I’m gonna tell you how.

Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it—sweet corn ice cream is sooooo good. If you don’t have an ice cream maker at home, this recipe alone is reason enough to go buy one immediately.

Homemade classic marinara sauce is so easy to make. My version is perfect for a quick pasta topping or as part of another recipe like eggplant parmigiana or lasagna. The secret to making the perfect marinara sauce is the tomatoes. You must use whole San Marzano tomatoes. No substitutes!