As Spaghetti Sauce was the inspiration for writing ‘MaMa Mia Cucina’, which I have previously delivered to The Charlotte Today Show, adding the Braciole to the sauce adds to a very nice accompaniment to the platter of meats for serving. This is a typical ‘Sunday Dinner’, or ‘Sunday Supper’ in my […]
Read MorePasta e Fagioli
Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) 1/2 pound ditalini, or elbow-shaped pasta, cooked and drained 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 3 large cloves of garlic, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons fresh-chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley 6 cups chicken stock homemade or canned 2 cups tomato sauce 2 cups of canned cannellini […]
Read MorePotato Salads! on NBC WCNC TV’s Charlotte Today
We’re talkin’ two Potato Salads on Charlotte Today. Traditional Americana and my family’s Italian Potato and Green Bean, which is also in in my cookbook. One is mayo based and the other is an EVOO based. Enjoy! Americana Potato Salad 6 to 8 medium-size red potatoes, cooked, cooled, skinned and cubed 2 stalks of celery, […]
Read MoreChocolate Cake for Mom on FOX 46 News Charlotte
Mom’s Texas Sheet Cake (Torta Favorita della Mamma) Cake: 2 sticks of butter 1 cup water 4 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups cake flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cups sour cream 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs Icing: 1 stick of butter 4 tablespoons cocoa 6 tablespoons milk 1 pound box of powdered […]
Read MorePeppers and Eggs Recipe as Seen on FOX 46 Charlotte
Peppers and Eggs 5 large eggs 4 large green peppers 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced salt & pepper to taste 1 loaf of fresh Crusty Italian bread – Yum! *Optional ingredients, below Clean, seed, and slice peppers lengthwise into 1-inch strips. Beat eggs thoroughly. Heat oil […]
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