Halloween Dirt Cups

Maria Provenzano makes gourmet dirt cups with a dark chocolate Italian budino and fun DIY edible Halloween details.

Baking, Children, Desserts, Entertaining, Holidays, RecipesMariaSeptember 27, 2023chocolate, italian dessert, italian, recipe, chocolate dessert, halloween, halloween foodComment

Fall Italian Sandwich

Maria Provenzano makes a fall sandwich with an Italian spin.

Dinner, Entertaining, Main Dishes, Side DishesMariaSeptember 20, 2023fall, sandwich, italian, pesto, wildgrainComment

Maria on KTLA celebrating football season

Maria Provenzano celebrates football season on KTLA with food and decor ideas.

Baking, Desserts, Dinner, Entertaining, Holidays, Main Dishes, Lifestyle, making messesMariaSeptember 13, 2023tv host, football seasonComment

5 Back-to-school DIYs with KTLA

“Happy First Day of School” Breakfast Board

Apple and paper place setting

Pencil-themed rice krispies

Apple flower pot teacher gift

Turn cans into adorable pencil-themed vases

Maria on Access Hollywood for Flamin Hot Cheetos Movie

Maria Provenzano on Access Hollywood talking about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Movie and merch to go along with it.

Entertaining, Video, LifestyleMariaJune 16, 2023maria provenzano, tv host, access hollywoodComment

DIY Dried Flower Candles

hese DIY decoupage flower candles are an easy way to add a creative touch to your space with your own unique twist. I ordered dried flowers online and attached them to battery-powered candles using Aleene’s Decoupage. This decoupage can be used to adhere the flowers to the candle and seal the flowers on the candle for a smooth finish – you don’t need another adhesive for this DIY. I have Aleene’s Premium Decoupage on hand all of the time. It is a staple in my craft room, and you can order your own too!

DIY & Crafts, Entertaining, LifestyleMariaMay 10, 2023diy, craft, mother's day, candles, flowersComment

Sheet Pan Pancakes

Standing over a stove flipping pancakes when everyone else is eating doesn’t sound like the best use of time in the morning. Enter the sheet pan! If you pour pancake batter into a sheet pan and bake it, you will be left with a fluffy pancake that everyone can enjoy at the same time. Sheet pan pancakes are customizable and an easy breakfast or brunch.

Easter ideas on KTLA

Maria Provenzano on KTLA sharing an Easter tablescape with easy DIYs and recipes.

Baking, Breakfast, Desserts, DIY & Crafts, Entertaining, Holidays, Lifestyle, Recipes, VideoMariaApril 5, 2023easter, table, diy, craft, food, recipeComment

Green Snack Board

A green snack board 💚💚💚 no food coloring necessary. My kids are “starving” at any given point in the day, and snack boards are my favorite way to provide them with various snack options. I always throw in healthy food, and they seem to enjoy it more when it’s displayed in a really fun way.

The key to a pretty board is placement. I always add a variety of flavors and textures. To make this St. Patrick’s friendly, I obviously, went with a green theme. The monochromatic board turned out to be really pretty. Remember, snack board are not just of kids. If you are getting a group together for the holiday, this is a crowd-pleaser, no matter the age group!

Homemade Shamrock Shake

I wanted to create a shake that had those classic flavors but without food coloring. If you like shamrock shakes, then you NEED to try this homemade version. I added fresh mint for flavor and a little spinach for color… and it’s perfection!!!

Baking, Desserts, DIY & Crafts, Entertaining, Holidays, RecipesMariaFebruary 23, 2023St. Patrick's Day, holiday, dessert, treat, ice cream, mintComment

Rainbow Snack Board

Snack boards are the solution to just about every problem! My kids come home “starving” every day, and they always get really excited when I pull out something fun like this rainbow snack board 🌈🌈🌈

I know snack boards can look like a lot of work, but the truth is, I just cut up some fruit and veggies, and lined them up in rainbow colors, literally, that’s it! I love this idea for St. Patrick’s Day! Quick, easy, and no more complaining! Mix it up and use whatever veggies and fruit you and your family like!

Breakfast, Children, Desserts, DIY & Crafts, Entertaining, Holidays, Main Dishes, Making Messes, Recipes, Side DishesMariaFebruary 22, 2023diy, snack, snack board, kids, making messes, fruit, appetizerComment

Lemony Herbed Pea Pesto Crostini

This pea pesto recipe is great to have in your back pocket because it can be made very quickly and with very few ingredients. I like to keep peas in my freezer for a number of different dishes, and also because they are inexpensive. They naturally have a pop of sweetness, so I like to add lemon for an acidic touch, garlic for a savory bite, and herbs for a fresh finish. Mix all of that together with salty parmesan cheese, and you are good to go. I like adding red pepper flakes for some heat as well, but it is definitely optional! Great for appetizers, a side dish, or the base for a dinner.