Chocolate Pecan Pie

Salted Molten Chocolate Pecan Pie

This is definitely not your average pecan pie…it’s a salted molten chocolate pecan pie that is absolutely perfect to serve as your Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert. It’s rich, full of decadent chocolate and fragrant pecans, slightly salted for a subtle pop of flavor, and has this gooey “molten” center that is just irresistible. Continue reading “Salted Molten Chocolate Pecan Pie”

Steamed Mussels in Spicy Tomato-Wine Broth with Crusty Garlic Bread

In traditional Italian fashion, my family would make the Feast of the Seven Fishes every Christmas Eve. Over the years, the tradition has changed. We now tend to serve steak and pasta, with only a few of our seafood specialties. Mussels are always a big hit, so this year I am making sure they end up on our holiday table!

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Holiday Appetizer Spread

The time has come to start thinking about what we’ll be eating on Christmas. Since my family has our traditional dinners we make for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, I decided to put all my festive energy into the appetizers. I’ve created a huge appetizer spread that is full of little treats for everyone to enjoy.

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Pancakes with Chestnut Cream & Spiced Pear Syrup

December is here! I’m celebrating my favorite time of year the only way I know how…by cooking with all of the flavors that remind me of the holidays, all month long. So light a fire, grab a blanket, and cozy up for a December full of wintery treats. I’m starting off with the most important meal of the day: breakfast! And with a breakfast like this, it’ll feel like Christmas morning is already here.

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