Chicken Soup 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 whole organic chicken breast or 2 split breasts (with bones and skin) 3 carrots, chopped 3 celery stalks, sliced 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced ½ cup freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley 1 gallon fresh filtered water 1 teaspoon salt pepper, […]
Read MoreStromboli! On WBTV Charlotte, North Carolina
It’s that time of year as we plan for the holidays with easy and seasonal foods. That was this morning’s cooking segment at CBS affiliate WBTV News with Anchor John Carter. Stromboli is a term meaning ‘turnover’ – a kind of inside out pizza, traditionally prepared with meats and cheeses. This is super-easy to prepare […]
Read MoreHalloween Cheesecake Candy Cupcakes on WBTV Charlotte, North Carolina
Halloween, ghosts, goblins, trick or treat, candy, sweet treats and celebration! How about serving up cookies, candy and….cheesecake for the occasion? Well…since that may sound like sugar overload, they are cupcake-sized, portion-controlled. And, so e.a.s.y. that the kids can make them with a little supervision. Always a pleasure to demonstrate with anchor, John Carter at […]
Read MoreMy Favorite Apple Cobbler Cooking Segment on WBTV Charlotte, NC
Apple Cobbler 8 tart apples (such as Granny Smith) 1 cup sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon (plus additional for sprinkling) ½ cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup butter (1 stick), cubed *¾ cup flour Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash, core, peel and slice apples. Arrange apples […]
Read MoreBaked Ziti Pasta Casserole Demonstrated on WBTV, Charlotte, North Carolina
Good Monday morning! Just a little comfort food and a few notes of food ideas. My Italian version of Mac & Cheese with all of those ooeey gooeey baked-in cheeses all sauced up and spiced up. Enjoy! Also love these ziti noodles for the sentiment they contain when my daughters were little girls as they painted […]
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