Tuscan Bean Salad 2 15 oz. cans Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained (cooked dried beans may also be used) 1 roasted red pepper, seeded, skins removed and finely chopped 2 whole green onions, chopped 1 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped Dressing: 1 large clove of garlic, finely minced 1/3 […]
Read MoreGnocchi on Fox 46 Charlotte
Cheese Gnocchi (Gnocchi di Ricotta) Flour Romano Cheese Ricotta Cheese Eggs Mound flour on a work surface, making a well in the center. Beat eggs in the center adding the cheese. With a fork, or with your hands, slowly begin kneading the remaining flour (except for 1/2 cup) into the eggs while alternately adding the […]
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 MoreEaster Pies as Seen on Charlotte Today
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 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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