caramel apples

Mary’s Deliciously Decadent Homemade Caramel Apples

One of my all-time favorite fall treats is my Deliciously Decadent Homemade Caramel Apples, complete with instructions for adding your favorite toppings!
Mary DiSomma
peaches

Mary’s Just Peachy Homemade Jam

Capture the delicious flavor of ripe peaches with this easy-to-make seasonal jam that only requires three ingredients!
Mary DiSomma
Cookies and tea

Snickers Surprise Peanut Butter Cookies

Why pick candy or cookie when you can have them both? These delicious little treats with a miniature candy center are equally enjoyed by adults and children alike!
Mary DiSomma
green beans

How To Properly Sterilize Jars For Canning

My quick and easy method for preparing canning jars.
Mary DiSomma
sweet corn relish

Mary’s Homemade Canned Corn Relish and Canning How-to

In my household, fall means canning season; a practice I picked up on our family farm. This tasty corn relish is easy to make and store for the fall and winter months; it even comes with an optional kick of heat courtesy of a serrano pepper. This post also includes instructions for a super quick and easy freezer corn.
Mary DiSomma
Simple Freezer Corn Recipe and How To Freeze Corn on the Cob

Simple Freezer Corn Recipe and How To Freeze Corn on the Cob

Want a taste of summer all year? My super simple freezer corn will brighten a meal even on the darkest of winter days.
Mary DiSomma
potatoes and sausage

Sausage & Peppers with Jambot Recipe

Inspired by the jambot Carmela Soprano made on The Sopranos, I now make two versions of this Italian vegetable stew: one for serving with pastas, and one for sandwiches.
Mary DiSomma
knot cookies

Grandma DiSomma’s Italian Vanilla Knot Cookies

You can really taste the difference when using homemade vanilla. Find out why!
Mary DiSomma
vanilla

Homemade Cognac Vanilla Extract

So many beans…so little time!
Mary DiSomma
Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies

These crunchy, gooey treats are sure to appease after-school hunger.
Mary DiSomma
green beans

Yes, You Can! Dilly Bean Canning Recipe

Dun, dun, duuuun! It’s that time of year again, folks.
Mary DiSomma
cookies

Sweet n’ Salty Cashew Potato Chip Cookies

If your sweet tooth comes with a salt kicker, have I got the cookie for you!
Mary DiSomma