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Seafood and Asparagus Paella

I love a one-pot meal that also feels extra-special, and paella makes that kind of meal. This Spanish dish of rice, vegetables and meat or seafood packs flavor and simplicity into one skillet. A large...

Rustic Garbanzo Bean Soup with Parmesan and Homemade Chili Oil

This is a simple, nourishing soup that is full of flavor and very easy to make. Blending half of the beans makes for just the right combination of flavorful broth and satisfying texture. It is...

Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza Drizzled with Honey

Everyone has their own opinions about pizza and what it takes to make the very best one. Despite so many types of crust and sauces — and the endless toppings there are to choose from...

Italian Sweet Cannoli

Cannoli is such a special treat. Every time I go to an Italian restaurant I look for it on the menu. Every bite of a good cannoli is fluffy, airy and delightful with a nice...

Chicken Parmesan with a Homemade Marinara

This dish is an Italian American classic that’s full of flavor. I love to make this for my mother, who is from an Italian American family, because it reminds her of her childhood and going...

French Dip Sandwich with Au Jus & Horseradish Herb Butter

There is nothing quite as cozy as a good French dip sandwich. The thinly sliced meat and soft bread dipped into flavorful au jus (brothy gravy) makes for the most satisfying lunch. This is my...

Magic Layer Bars

These bars are simple to make and so scrumptious that they seem to disappear in seconds. The layers of dark chocolate, white chocolate, and butterscotch meld with the coconut, walnuts, and sweetened condensed milk for...

Homemade Gnocchi with a Creamy Tarragon and Leek Sauce

Pasta-like potato gnocchi are easy to make and require only a few ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. There is something so comforting about this dish that combines the browned, crispy edges...

Almond Crème Brûlée

I have a vivid childhood memory of using a spoon to crack through the caramelized top layer of a crème brûlée. What a satisfying sound! I found all the delicious, tiny vanilla bean seeds at...