Celebrating 2 years of cooking with Eugene, Colleen and Ramona on WCNC-TV’s Charlotte Today. Thanks so much! And all about Italian Easter Pies… Click HERE for the Video Easter Ricotta and Meat Pie 1 pound of ricotta cheese, mashed 4 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup pepperoni, […]
Read MoreLabor Day Berry Pie at WBTV Studios, Charlotte
Happy Labor Day! Berry Pie with a Whole Wheat Vodka Pastry Crust Yes, that’s right, whole wheat Vodka pastry crust! And, they loved and ate every last bite at the WBTV Charlotte studios on Labor Day this morning. My thanks to anchors Christine Sperow and John Carter! The BEST part of my cooking, whether for family, […]
Read MoreRicotta Easter Pie
Ricotta Pie Torta di Ricotta 1 pound of ricotta cheese, mashed 1/2 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 5 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup of milk 1 jigger of whiskey (1-1/2 oz) 1 prepared pie crust Combine ricotta cheese, sugar and cinnamon together. Mix well and add beaten eggs. Blend together, adding milk and whiskey. Pour […]
Read MoreOur favorite gluten-free Pumpkin Pie
With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, do you have a friend or family member that may enjoy a gluten-free dessert? Our Favorite Gluten-free Pumpkin Pie ¼ cup sugar ½ cup sweet rice flour, quinoa flour (or gluten-free baking mix) 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoons alt 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1-13oz can evaporated milk […]
Read MoreHappy Easter ~ Happy Spring!
Easter Memories… Our family traditions from my Italian childhood home continue as I celebrate many of them with my own family. Easter is celebrated with spring cleaning (out with the old in with the fresh, shiny and new), new clothes (fresh and new), colored Easter Eggs (bright new birth), Easter gift baskets (as a reminder […]
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