New Year * New Health * New Resolutions! Welcome 2016 and my first cooking segment of the NEW year. The focus is on health, freshness, the WOW! factor and an introduction to a new veggie to the repertoire. The ‘Watermelon Radish’ is a veggie I included in my holiday veggie […]
Read MoreCORN and TOMATO SALAD Recipe
CORN and TOMATO SALAD 6 ears of fresh corn on the cob, cooked and removed from cob 4 tomatoes, seeded and skinned 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced ¼ cup fresh-chopped Italian flat leaf parsley Dressing: 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ cup olive oil 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon […]
Read MoreFoods of The Harvest
The autumn harvest is in full swing, and eating seasonally is beneficial to your health as well as pleasing to the senses. Savor the flavors and take in the colors, textures and aromas. Enjoy your favorites, new varieties and try a new option each week. Experiment in the kitchen. So, what’s in season? […]
Read MorePotato and Green Bean Salad
Potato and Green Bean Salad Insalata di Fagiolini e Patate Ingredients: 6 to 8 medium-size red potatoes, cooked, cooled, skinned and cubed 2 cups fresh-cooked string beans chopped into 1-inch pieces Dressing: 1/2 teaspoon fresh, peeled and minced garlic 1/2 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup […]
Read MorePearfect Time of Year
A Pearfect Time of Year – by Cynthia Goch ~ as written for Christina Pirello at Christina Cooks Sunday, October 30, 2011 This time of year, the apple gets a lot of attention. But what about the pear? The harvest season is one of apples…and…pears. Pears are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, […]
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