This soup will warm your insides just as it did for years along the beach city of Venice.

When you think of comfort food, a plate of homemade meatballs placed on a bed of spaghetti probably comes to mind! If you're looking for a new meatball recipe, why not use the best? This recipe for The Best Meatballs from Florentine Gardens should be at your fingertips the next time you plan to make Italian food. Hearty and full of flavor (this recipe uses beef, pork, and veal), these meatballs will definitely keep you full long after the meal is finished. Serve this Italian meatball recipe on a cold and dreary day, or serve it while dining al fresco on your patio.

These biscuits were Clark Gable's favorite and part of his catered 40th birthday event.

This homemade bread recipe is so simple to make that you won't mind a bit when your family begins requesting it all the time! You can keep the ingredients for Van de Kamp's Date Nut Loaf on hand at all times so that you can make this sweet quick bread recipe at a moment's notice. We suggest serving a slice of this homemade bread warm with a pat of butter for a truly delicious afternoon treat. This lightly sweetened bread is the ideal accompaniment for a cup of tea or coffee, or even a glass of milk!

You can't go wrong with this easy recipe for Welsh Rarebit from the Cock 'n Bull restaurant in Los Angeles! This recipe has a decidedly American twist to it, as this recipe uses beer brewed stateside and a few dashes of hot pepper sauce. Cheesy and rich, this is one dish you can make for snack or a lighter dinner. You're sure to love this delicious departure from the traditional grilled cheese sandwich! Here's a fun fact in case you were wondering, the sandwich's name is pronounced as "rare-bit."

I love these potatoes when their flavors are allowed to develop. Don’t hesitate to serve them a few days after making them.

The original recipe for this cake was first published in the 1970s in Southern Living. It is a very similar to a moist carrot cake without carrots.

Pecan pie can be a rich dessert on its own. Add chocolate and bourbon, and you have a decadent dessert that's perfect for the holidays! This Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Pie is easy to make and will be a memorable showstopper to just about any meal. You'll love that this easy pecan pie recipe is filled with an assortment of flavors and textures, too.

My best cookie ever! I make this cookie in every cooking school where I teach. Just the title alone excites the class.

A rich cake packed with orange flavor! I like to use my Cara Cara Orange Marmalade that I packed this past winter.

You can create this pie faster than going to the store or bakery and purchasing one.

Years ago, I created this crust for a story I wrote for my hometown newspaper. It still runs every holiday season.

This cheesecake bursts with the flavor of three different kinds of berries folded into the batter.

This is my favorite bread. The honey makes the texture so soft and smooth.

If you have fresh basil growing in your garden, this recipe is aperfect for a use. Plus you canfreeze it in small batches!

This is a specialty of Nice and thesurrounding villages of Provence. On theFriday markets of Valbonne you can findthe vendor selling s...

I can never go to Memphis, Tennessee, without having ribs! This city is known for their dry rub ribs. Here is a similar rub for you to try.

This is a perfect whipped cream for icing cakes and pastry when you need to have it sit on a table for a while.  Extra fat from cream che...

This is a great bread to have with a big helping of pasta!

This frosting was made famous in the 1950's.  With the revolution new electric mixers, wit would only take seven minutes of mixing to cre...

I use this frosting when the flavor of a cake calls for cream cheese with tropical-island flair.

Light and creamy like whipped cream, yet sturdy enough to make detailed decorations.

This rich icing has so many uses.

The food processor makes the creamiest and smoothest frostings!  You don't even have to sift the confectioner's sugar.

Here is a classic recipe that will suit all of your pie-making needs.  Once you master making the dough by hand, try the food processor v...

I had never thought of making my own ketchup until I read the ingredients on the label of a store-bought bottle. I couldn’t even pronounc...

Serve these tasty muffins for breakfast or afternoon tea.

These donuts remind me of the apple country I used to go to yearly with my parents in the fall.

This rich chocolate filling will please all chocoholics.

Fresh strawberry filling makes all donuts seem like a strawberry shortcake in summer.

This simple sugar glaze is perfect for all donuts.

Toss any fall-flavored donut into this spicy sugar for a kick. You can even sprinkle a little into your coffee or tea for an added dimens...

Makes about 2 cups (500 mL)

Almost every religion and country has a special fried pastry. Sufganiyot are consumed in Israel in the weeks leading up to, and including...

This is a light-tasting bite that you can glaze or roll in any flavor to suit your tastes.

When I go to a donut shop my first choice is a simple chocolate cake donut with a rich chocolate glaze.

When it's my birhtday, the only cake I still want my Mom to make is a chocolate one with this frosting.

You will need a scale for these cookies as everything is weighed just like in a bakery.

A rich silky dessert that can be made days ahead and refrigerated. You can also change the texture of this creamy dessert by freezing it ...

Here in Southern California it seems most homeowners have a citrus tree of sorts. I have five! When my lemon tree is packed with fresh le...

The essence of vanilla will fill your home with sweet smells.  This is a staple in a pastry kitchen.

This cake is quick to make and moist.  I like to use it as a base when I make English Trifle.  It also makes a nice layer cake.

Use this classic topping on almost any cheesecake or cake.

This is the richest icing I know.  Use high-quality chocolate for best results.

This cake has made a comeback. It is a rich red color, making it great for Valentine’s Day or your anniversary.

Nutty scones with a hit of sweet chocolate.

This dough is the base for all of the yeast breakfast rolls.

This is a finishing touch for all breakfast rolls.

The first time I discovered bear claws was when I worked at Dick’s Bakery in San Jose, California. I was in charge of making the filling....

Made famous by Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans in the 1950s. It is still served up today at their “typical” New Orleans breakfast. Th...

Originally this was a dessert that used up day-old bread or cake.

A wonderful raspberry flavor is hidden inside this dark, rich truffle.

Light and tart. I like to fill these cupcakes with Fresh Lemon Curd.

When given a choice of wedding cakes, the groom invariably picks this one.

I have won numerous awards with this recipe, also affectionately called "Patty’s Favorite Cheesecake" after my mom, my biggest fan.

My favorite cake includes this frosting and dark chocolate layers.

If you love both chocolate and white cakes, this one will satisfy all your needs in one luscious cake.

Here’s a chocolate fudge cheesecake that’s so rich you’ll need a glass of milk to wash it down!

A tart crust, unlike a pie crust, needs to be able to stand on its own outside of a pan. This rich and buttery crust will enhance your ta...

These are the beautiful tarts that you see in French pastry shop windows. I’m always amazed at how expensive they are when they’re so sim...

Try a rich chocolate crust instead of a regular flaky crust. It will enhance any berry or pumpkin-type pie.

Use this crust for pies with fall flavors. The rich hazelnut taste amplifies the filling of the pie tenfold.

Cherries seem to only be in season for a short time. When they are, have this recipe handy.

Pistachios are a great addition to cheesecakes — both in the filling and as decoration.

Serve these rich rolls with a hearty chowder. It’s a great combo during the winter.

This was one of the first desserts I made on morning television. They were a hit with the hosts and producers of the show.

Many recipes call for breadcrumbs, and if you have extra pieces of bread you can make your own. I recall in France we had so much bread l...

This sauce is so versatile. You can use it as a barbecue sauce. 

If you’ve never tasted fresh homemade mayonnaise you are in for a treat. Fresh mayonnaise is so silky. It’s nothing like its stepsister i...

This hot and spicy salsa is made on the grill. Serve with chips or with chicken or fish. I like serving it with margaritas.

I believe if you’re making a dip you should make enough for a crowd because you’ll want to snack on this hummus for days after your party.

This cheesecake is a staple on many of my students’ holiday tables. The tartness of the cranberries and the sweet creamy filling make eve...

Two fall flavors that go well together are maple and pumpkin.

Sprinkle this easy dough with your favorite toppings, such as cheeses, cooked chicken, salami and roasted vegetables, to create your very...

A childhood fondness for turtle candies, with crunchy pecans wrapped in rich caramel, inspired this decadent cheesecake.

While dining in Los Angeles at Ciudad, I had a wonderful cheesecake that was so light and airy, I had to create my own version in homage ...

A roadside diner on the west coast of Florida inspired this peachy cheesecake.

This cheesecake is rich with fresh apples and a topping just like a French apple pie.

Your guests will ask if it’s a cheesecake or a carrot cake. It’s the best of both worlds.

A whipped cream topping never goes out of style. You can use this classic on almost any cheesecake in this book.

This sauce is fast and easy to make, but your guests will think you worked all day on it.

The richness of coffee, chocolate and hazelnuts make this cheesecake a winner for the fall season.