Fresh from the garden (or your local farmer’s market) tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions) and toss them into a beautiful salad with delicious Italian herbs, mozzarella and olives, if you like! Right here… No lettuce and no wilting, so this can be prepared hours in advance. Depending on the amount of people you will be serving […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
“It’s the mOst wonderful time of the year!” The holiday season can be a magical time of year. We can flip through electronics and catch a food or music clip. It can take us back to a place in time in the capturing of our senses with the foods we see, smell, taste, bake, make […]
Read MoreItalian Braciole Recipe as seen on Charlotte Today
As Spaghetti Sauce was the inspiration for writing ‘MaMa Mia Cucina’, which I have previously delivered to The Charlotte Today Show, adding the Braciole to the sauce adds to a very nice accompaniment to the platter of meats for serving. This is a typical ‘Sunday Dinner’, or ‘Sunday Supper’ in my […]
Read MoreCooking Ravioli Primavera on FOX 46 Charlotte
Ravioli Primavera ½ pound cheese ravioli, cooked and drained (pasta may be substituted) 2 Tbls. butter 1 Tbls. EVOO 1 pound of asparagus (keep tops in tact) ¾ cup young green peas ¼ cup green onion, white parts only, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced ½ cup grated Romano cheese (Parmesan cheese may be […]
Read MoreEasy Marinara Sauce
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, […]
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