Birthday party recipes

Guinness Chocolate Cake & Bailey's Buttercream

I personally call this an "Irish Car Bomb Cupcake" - after the popular American Beer Cocktail, but whatever you…

Cannoli

A crisp, light shell with a deliciously rich and creamy sweet ricotta filling. This is one of the most popular desserts in upstate New York

Homemade Coffee Ice Cream

I adapted this recipe by one from Emeril Lagasse. I served it with a molten chocolate cake one day. We had leftovers the next day with shaved dark…

Grandma Libia's croquetas

Traditional children's fare and a delectable tapa

Cedar-Plank Salmon

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie

I have a number of great chocolate chip cookie recipes. This is probably my kids' favorite. I'm not sure it's…

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Everything Goes Oatmeal Coookies

This is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie…

Marinated Asparagus

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve…

Vegetable Crudités Platter

Here is a platter that was successful at a Thanksgiving dinner. Use whatever is in season and colorful.

The Best Chile Rellenos Ever

I love chile rellenos and this is a spectacular recipe - I use a little less cheese than you'll probably get in a restaurant, but it "feels" better…

Williams Sonoma Triple Chocolate Brownies

This is a very popular recipe that I simplified a bit without losing any of it's goodness. You can serve these…

THE BEST SALTINE CRACKERS RECIPE EVER

WE LEARNED THIS RECIPE AND WE MAKE A LOT OF SNACKS WITH THEM, YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM.

Marvelous Mac 'n Cheese!

Homemade macaroni and cheese that's easy to prepare and tastes so much better than out of a box. A personal and family favorite!

Ciambellone Classico (Classic Pound Cake-Italian Style) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

This is the classic Italian pound…