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A beautiful pot of Maria's Best Spicy Sicilian Pasta Sauce sits on a marble board. Fresh fennel, tomatoes, garlic, onions and pepper corns are pictured next to the finished pot of sauce.

Best Spicy Sicilian Pasta Sauce

This hearty recipe for my Best Spicy Sicilian Pasta Sauce is packed with fresh fennel, onions and peppers and can easily be made into a meat sauce. My mother’s side of the family came from Sicily. Her parents died when she was very young, so we never had the benefit […]

Furikake Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing

Easy 8-Ingredient Furikake Ginger Vinaigrette

Fresh ginger, garlic, honey and yuzu are the forward flavors in this Easy 8-Ingredient Furikake Ginger Vinaigrette. Salad never tasted so good! But this versatile vinaigrette also pairs well with fish and chicken. Yuzu Furikake Seasoning. Trust me, you need this in your pantry. Do you love the salty taste […]

The sun illuminates a tray of Gluten Free Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Muffins as they are cooling.

Gluten Free Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Muffins

These Gluten Free Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Muffins are so good, you won’t miss the gluten one bit! They have a light delicate crumb. And their buttery richness is offset by the sharp cheddar and hint of heat brought on by the jalapeños. I love everything about these little Gluten Free […]

A beautiful serving tray sits in the center of a pristine blanket of freshly fallen snow. Against the cool, crisp color of the while snow, sits this Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole. The richness of the chocolate cake layers, almond buttercream and chocolate ganache finished with toasted almond slices is stunning.

Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole

Rich chocolate layers with a delicate crumb, a light almond buttercream and an amaretto infused ganache make this Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole worth the effort and the wait. Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole…..What’s in a name? If you’ve spent any time reading along on the blog, you likely know that I […]

A beautiful Mexican-style plate of Delicious Pork and Prunes in Mole is served with a side of fresh greens, tortillas, a wedge of lime and cilantro.

Delicious Pork and Prunes in Mole

Not everything chocolate has to be served sweet. In this recipe for Delicious Pork and Prunes in Mole, pork and prunes are simmered until tender in a quick mole sauce that is simple, elegant and versatile. A “short cut” mole dish that tastes like you spent days in the kitchen […]

Pumpkin & Pepita Empanadas

Tempting Pumpkin and Pepita Empanadas

Tempting Pumpkin and Pepita Empanadas feature spiced pumpkin butter in a flaky cream cheese pastry, topped with toasted pepitas. These tasty little hand pies may just become your new favorite sweet treat! These are one of my family’s favorite recipes at certain times of the year. They are a perfect […]

A beautiful Perfect Salted Mixed Nut Pie sits atop a snow covered table. The sea salt flakes appear like snow themselves.

Perfect Salted Mixed Nut Pie

This recipe for Perfect Salted Mixed Nut Pie is a less-sweet, slightly salty variation on a classic pecan pie with maple syrup, coconut and vanilla notes. I love pecan pie, but the sweetness is often too much for me. I started playing with this recipe back in the fall of […]

Yummy 30-Minute MOstly Bakes Shrimp Cakes

Yummy 30-Minute MOstly Bakes Shrimp Cakes

These Yummy 30-Minute MOstly Bakes Shrimp Cakes are bold, bright and big on flavor – with fresh herbs and lemon. A cross between a crab cake and a burger, these slider-sized shrimp cakes make a great sandwich when topped with what will soon be your New Fave Tartar Sauce. Alternatively, […]

New Fave Tartar Sauce tops these Yummy 30-Minute MOstly Bakes Shrimp Cakes.

New Fave Tartar Sauce

Your New Fave Tartar Sauce features the bright notes of fresh squeezed lemon juice and herbs with just a hint of sweetness. No More Bland, Heavy Tartar Sauces – This is your New Fave Tartar Sauce When my daughter was little, I had a few rules when it came to […]