S’Mores Cream Pie

Similar to a homemade chocolate pudding, my S’Mores chocolat...

Rhubarb Crisp

If you’d like to try rhubarb, now is the perfect time of the...

Rhubarb & Apple “Butter Crispin”

Nicknamed the “pie plant” due to its popularity in pies, Rhu...

Kentucky (Run for the Roses) Pie

Made famous by Kentucky’s Melrose Inn which trade marked and...

Kentucky Bourbon Balls

Bourbon balls are more of a sweet confection than a dessert....

Nutella® “Fluff” with Savoiardi

This dessert, depending on how you want to plate it, can eit...

Prosecco Poached Bosc Pears with Fresh Raspberries

Prosecco is (generally) a sparkling wine produced primarily ...

Espresso Panna Cotta with Chocolate

Panna Cott's are a no bake style of custard that is easy to ...

Pete’s Cheesecake

Spiced Holiday Nuts

This is a basic frosted nuts recipe. You can adjust it by ad...

Figgy Pudding

Below is a recipe I’ve used that is quite good and that I th...

Pecan Balls

This recipe, using pecans, is one that I first started bakin...

Crispy Almond Cookies

This recipe is somewhat similar to a recipe called Chinese A...

Caramel Cherry Pistachio Cookies

This recipe is almost like a classic Tollhouse Chocolate Chi...

Chocolate Ice Cubes

These cubes are GREAT with Kahlua or Irish Crème. Another va...

Strawberry Yogurt Ice Cubes

Substitute these cubes in place of regular water ice cubes f...

Very Cherry Ice Cubes

These decorative ice cubes are a festive addition to any dri...

Pete’s Chocolate S’More Brulee

The recipe I’ll share with you is a pretty elegant one and n...

Meyer Lemon Custard Cups

The Meyer Lemon is thought to be a cross between a lemon and...

New England Rome Apple Cake

Nearly two centuries ago on the banks of the Ohio River, an ...

Key Lime Cheesecake

Some people believe that “Key Lime” simply refers to the lim...

Gingered Rhubarb Compote

Ginger (botanical name Zingiber officinale) is in the same f...

Grilled Fresh Figs with Chevre, Prosciutto & Balsamic Syrup

A delicious recipe for outdoor grilling! The sweetness of th...

Cherimoya Ice Cream

“You can’t judge a book by its cover.” Mark Twain described...

Barhi Dates with Almonds in Syrup

They have the crunch and juiciness of a Granny Smith apple, ...

Baked Quince with Spiced Dry Plum Sauce

The Quince is a small deciduous tree, related to apples and ...

Chocolate Truffles

This chocolate truffle recipe is a VERY popular confection y...

Pumpkin Brownie Bars

This delicious recipe makes a "Brownie" that is almost pound...

Bailey’s White Chocolate Mousse

I even won a regional competition held in Detroit when I was...

Homemade Nutella / Hazelnut/Chocolate Spread

Of course you can buy Nutella at Nino's or you can actually ...

Chocolate Banana

A drink that tastes just as good as a frozen chocolate cover...

Michigan Apple Flan

This recipe was prepared by Chef Pete on WDIV, "Live in the ...

Real, Old Fashioned Marshmallows

Here is my recipe for Marshmallows. Of course, since you'll ...

French Vanilla Ice Cream

When I scream for ice cream THIS is the recipe I choose to m...

Modern Melba (Peach Panna Cotta with Fresh Raspberries)

The most legendary recipe with peaches is Peach Melba. This...

Frozen Banilla Tart

Satisfy your dessert craving with this Frozen Banilla Tart w...

Caramel Corn

This recipe is a caramelly, toffee-like, butter kind with BI...

Classic Biscotti

In the end, no matter how its made, Biscotti is often enjoye...

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Another one of Nino's terrific recipes created for our homem...

Fresh Pear Crisp with Ginger Snap Cookie Crust

One of Chef Pete's very favorite recipes for pears is this F...

Fried Pumpkin Wontons with Cinnamon Sugar

These pumpkin & cream cheese stuffed wontons will amaze your...

Lemon Curd Tart with Fresh Strawberries

Nothing says summer like a Lemon Curd Tart with Fresh Strawb...

Easy Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese Mousse

This recipe was created to showcase Nino's homemade, fresh g...

Pumpkin Creme Brulee

This is one of Chef Pete's favorite winter squash desserts a...

Pumpkin Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta, (the Italian words for cooked cream) is an Ital...

Strawberries Romanoff

A CLASSIC dessert recipe for you that everyone will love, yo...

Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

Unlike fudgie brownies, these brownies bake up more tender a...

Acorn Squash and Honey Pie

If you'd like to try a new recipe for Acorn Squash, below is...

Michigan Cider Donuts

If you want to enjoy the experience of a truly fresh, warm c...

Gingersnap Pumpkin Souffle

No vegetable is more deserving of its day in the sun (or a s...

Nino’s Chocolate Market Basket Mousse

This recipe can be used as a pie filling, a cake filling or ...

Warm, Southern Style Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar

Forget about donuts, once you try these fabulous Apple Fritt...

Bourbon Pecans

Not only are Bourbon Pecans addictively delicious on their o...

Homemade Granola Cereal

This Granola recipe is delicious as a cereal or snack anytim...

Mini-Apple Oatmeal Chew Snacks

Here's a recipe you can enjoy for a late night snack, for th...

Nino’s Herbed/Spiced Nut Mix

Nino’s Maple Bacon & Cheese Popcorn

Hungry for some Popcorn? Want to try something different? He...

Herb Crust

Fresh herbs just MAKE this recipe. They are a must! This cru...

Nino’s Fresh Applesauce

There are two basic ways to make applesauce. One is to simm...

Chewy Caramels

The process of making caramels requires "caramelization" whi...

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Indeed this is a simple and easy way to treat yourself to N...

Gingerbread House Cookie Dough and Royal Icing

Gingerbread houses are one of the most charming (and delicio...

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Old Fashioned Caramel Apples

Read Chef Pete's blog and watch his video for more tips on m...

Peanut Pretzel Pops

These dessert snacks are a great idea to start early on and ...

Rainbow Sherbet Pops with Strawberries and Kiwi

This is a lower-fat frozen treat option for the kids which t...

Lemon Curd Fondue

A delicious dip for fresh fruit! Just skewer your favorite f...