My Mom’s Picadillo
If you’re craving comfort food, picadillo—my dad’s favorite meal—is a tasty must-make. Perfected by my mom, who learned it from a Mexican friend, this is her take on the authentic Latin recipe. Simple to make and incredibly delicious. Serve with crusty bread or tortillas. Enjoy!
Matcha Imperial Cookies
The nostalgic cookie so simple and so delicious. Heavenly. Imperial cookies showered with pink icing and oozing with raspberry. These are even better the next day!
Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies
I created this recipe many years ago and recently retested it. I was pleasantly surprised to find it’s still one of the best cookies I’ve ever made. It’s so good!
Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken and Rice Casserole
My high school friend Julie made this for me way back in the 80s. We had both just moved to the big city when she invited me over for a rice-box recipe casserole dinner I never forgot.
New Zealand Lamb Stew
Warm up winter days with tender braised New Zealand lamb, sweet carrots, and fluffy russet potatoes, all simmered in a perfectly balanced, comforting broth. This stew is outstanding, you’ll want to make it again and again.
Italian Polenta Fries with Truffle Aioli
This dish is so easy to make and so delicious! It’s a movie night snack or a fancy dinner snack. And all you need are a few pantry essentials. Enjoy!
Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup
You’re going to want this decadent Tuscan Soup. It’s more like a symphony of mouthwatering tastes.
Authentic Italian Stuffed Peppers
You’ll fall in love with my Italian Stuffed Peppers… I mean it! Even my taste-testers who weren’t keen on stuffed peppers couldn’t resist these. And honestly, I don’t blame them. I really nailed nonna-approved comfort food with this wow-worthy spin on a classic.
Italian Braciole with Tomato Sauce
This recipe captures the true essence of Italian cooking—simple, wholesome ingredients coming together in perfect harmony.

