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A slice of Old Fashioned Tart Cherry Pie is topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. This recipe for Easy, Old Fashioned Tart Cherry Pie captures the essence of classic American baking! There’s nothing quite like an old-fashioned cherry pie – especially when that pie is made with […]
This perfect Homemade Angel Food Cake recipe is my love letter to anyone who has struggled with making this seemingly impossible cake at home. Although many sources will assert that you can only make angel food cake with freshly separated egg whites, I’m here to tell you otherwise. You don’t […]
This recipe for Easy Coconut Curry Tofu 2 Ways is a quick and simple way to change up your appetizer routine. It’s also a tasty way to work a little more protein into your daily diet. Extra firm tofu is cubed, fried in peanut oil until crispy. At this stage, […]
This Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Custard Filling recipe has been in our family for generations. I’m told we have always used a custard filling instead of one made with ricotta. This delicate cream custard features warm vanilla and cinnamon notes, fresh orange zest, and dark chocolate shavings. For a truly epic […]
This recipe for Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Shells has been in our family for generations. Every year, I make these shells and our family’s recipe for the cream custard that fills them for the holidays, and every year I have someone ask me for the recipe or say that they searched […]
These Simple and Delicious Cranberry Apricot Biscotti are a family favorite during the holidays. I like to cozy up to a hot cup of tea with these delightfully dunkable cookies. The classic combination of dried fruit and roasted pistachios makes these grown-up cookies a simple and elegant addition to any […]
This Easy as 1-2-3 Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread Pudding combines the nostalgic charm of pumpkin pie and the decadent richness of cheesecake in one simple dessert. Toasted croissant cubes are suspended in a pumpkin custard, with delightful pockets of cheesecake batter swirled throughout. Pecans are sprinkled on top for a little […]
There’s a story behind this recipe for Easy Classic Beef Stew in 2 Hours. When the first snow flies in Michigan, you’ll find me making this hearty stew, but not a day sooner. In this recipe, simple, everyday ingredients come together under a slow simmer. Stew beef, carrots, onions, potatoes, […]
This recipe for Authentic Italian Stuffed Shells in 1 Hour features a simple, but flavorful three-cheese filling of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, with a touch of spinach, garlic and toasted pine nuts. The shells are then baked in a bed of my Best Spicy Sicilian Pasta Sauce until bubbling hot […]
These absolutely Delicious Vegetarian Enchiladas in 1 Hour feature a hearty blend of roasted butternut squash, yellow squash, zucchini, onion, sweet red bell peppers, corn, and black beans with cheese rolled in corn tortillas. The enchiladas are baked in my own recipe for authentic salsa roja and topped with more […]
