A 4th of July Pasta Salad recipe taken from my ‘MaMa Mia Cucina’ cookbook. I love this recipe, which was my grandmother’s recipe, and a favorite for family gatherings. It’s an antipasti with pasta tossed in the bowl. It makes a nice portion, so it’s perfect for a crowd. Enjoy! Thank you Eugene, Colleen and […]
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Easy Marinara 28-oz. San Marzano Tomatoes 3 Tablespoons EVOO 1 cup chopped onion 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 1 small whole carrot ½ teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Dash crushed red pepper Handful of fresh basil leaves – chiffonade, reserving some for garnish over pasta Sauté onion and garlic in EVOO until caramelized. Add tomatoes, […]
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 MorePotato Salad Recipe
Let’s take a delicious All-American potato salad recipe and infuse with red, white and blue. The potatoes are white, so we’re covered! Garnish with purple basil, red leaf lettuce and/or paprika. For the table setting, bring in red white and blue napkins, placemats, tablecloths and candles. Create and celebrate with family and friends. Switch up […]
Read MoreCooking Tip Resource: One Sauce Three Ways
Cooking Tips on My Favorite Foods “One Sauce…One Family…Three Ways…” Compliments of Cynthia Goch Memories of growing up with my grandfather’s garden, next door, I have to say… hands down… that one of my all-time favorite foods is the tomato! I’m talking about the summertime, organic, ruby-red, fresh-from-the-garden, sun-kissed tomato! Along with the tomato comes […]
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