This float was inspired by the Italian dessert affogato al caffé, which consists of ice cream that has been “drowned” in hot coffee.

Mom served these quick and simple hazelnut cookies when we had company. The dough freezes well, so the recipe can easily be doubled to keep on hand for entertaining.

My mom’s manicotti recipe (which comes from her Italian mother), feeds our immediate family of 40, but I’ve scaled it down to feed 6.

In this twist on the classic cheeseburger, extra-sharp cheddar is hidden inside turkey patties—resulting in a gooey, creamy center.

This beautiful roast is incredibly juicy, thanks to moist stuffing and a quick sear.

This version of blini—a tribute to the Russian communities throughout the New York metropolitan area—is fast because it does not require yeast. If buckwheat flour is unavailable, whole-wheat flour makes a good substitute....

We recommend serving these griddle cakes with orange slices on the side.

To make our soufflé fail-safe, we bake it in a pie plate to ensure a quick, even rise.