Grandma Vivardo's Cherry Pistachio Biscotti
With green hues imparted by pistachios and red from dried cherries, these …
Chicken Tortilla Soup
I love making soup in my Instant Pot. No need for hours of simmering. The …
Chocolate Dipped Spritz Cookies
The fun with spritz cookies is in making the different shapes and deciding…
Herb Roasted Turkey
On Thanksgiving, a perfectly prepared moist turkey is a make-or-break indi…
Brussels Sprouts With Crispy Pancetta
Crispy, salty pancetta is the perfect foil for fresh Brussels sprouts. The…
Rugelach Cookies
Rugelach is a crescent-shaped filled pastry that originated in Jewish comm…
Aunt Kathy's Italian Rainbow Cookies
The Italian Rainbow Cookie is a tricolor treat that Italian immigrants hav…
Pfeffernüsse (German Spice Cookies)
Pop one of these confectioners’ sugar-encased cookies in your mouth and yo…
Kourabiedes (Greek Butter Cookies)
These Greek butter cookies will take you on an imaginary voyage to Greece.
Starters+ Sides: How to make Wild Rice Corn Chowder
Fall means its soup weather! And my hearty wild rice and corn chowder real…
Pizzelle (Italian Waffle Cookies)
The pizzelle is a traditional Italian waffle cookie that's a crowd-pleaser…
Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar Meringue
You can’t go wrong with this spectacular holiday pie. Not only do you have…
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Easy Recipes
If you are looking for a few easy recipes to add to a busy week night meal, these recipes are the perfect place to start.
Heirloom Tomato & Panzanella Salad
Mary’s Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad is a delicious summer dish featuri…
Limoncello Roast Chicken with Fennel
Who would've thought a splash of limoncello could turn a humble chicken di…
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
This fluffy lemon ricotta pancake recipe is bright, tender, and brunch-wor…
Ginger & Mezcal Pimm’s Cocktail
Bright, smoky, and slightly sweet, this ginger Pimm’s cocktail is a modern…
Recipe Club Favorites
These are the recipes all of you share the most with your friends and family.
Roasted Tomato Pesto Pappardelle
This authentic Sicilian tomato pesto (Pasta alla Trapanese) combines sweet…
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
My brown sugar glazed salmon is an Easter favorite… and it’s Lent-approve…
No-Mayo Potato Salad
This easy, No-Mayo Farmers Market Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the…
Classic French Silk Pie
This classic French silk pie recipe with rich chocolate mousse filling and…
From My Family & Friends
These are some of my most cherished recipes that have been gifted to me.
Mom’s Italian Sunday Gravy
This Italian Sunday gravy is slow-simmered with rich meats and tomatoes—a …
Grandma Papaleo’s Lemon Knots
These traditional Italian lemon cookies are a favorite in my house. It’s m…
Chef Terri's Wild Rice Corn Chowder
This hearty soup is loaded with corn, sweet potatoes, and wild rice.
Aunt Rita’s Pecan Tassies
This special cookie gets a free pass because we all know its true identity…