On the 5th Day of Christmas… Serve the stuffed tomatoes by themselves, with crackers or crostini, or among a crudité tray. Another easy and delicious appetizer recipe. Without the crackers, they are a gluten-free alternative. Love the red and green colors of nature. Gorgonzola Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Gorgonzola Cheese Pistachio nuts, finely chopped […]
Read MoreCooking on Philadelphia’s NBC – The 10! Show
Join me on NBC’s The 10! Show for a Food Segment! Tune in on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at 11am est., for my first ‘Food Segment’ on NBC’s The 10! Show! Invite your friends, and pass it on… Thank you for celebrating with me! COOKING! Celebrating FOOD FAMILY FRIENDS Buon Appetito! Cynthia
Read MoreBeet, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad
Notable for their sweet, earthy flavor, beets have the highest sugar content on any vegetable, while remaining very low in calories. Beets are considered a root vegetable with two edible parts – the greens, which grow above the ground, and the beet ‘bulb’, which grows as ‘the root’. Aside from the red beet, these […]
Read MoreFlavors of Fennel “Finocchio”
Fennel – What is it? After posting this week’s salad recipe “That’s Italian!”, a friend emailed me and asked, “how do you prepare fennel?” It seems to be one of those veggies that we have seen in the market, or have read in a list of ingredients, and perhaps a little unfamiliar to the palate? […]
Read MoreWeek 3 – Celebrating Summer Salads (Greek Salad)
Like Greek? Celebrate the Summer Solstice tonight… Add some music, wine, fresh bread, and great company. Create a light, relaxed atmosphere, and wish upon a star! Create your own Greek Salad Bar, while choosing from all options listed below, or select your favorite combination of ingredients. Greek Salad Salad Ingredient Suggestions: Greens: Radicchio, Romaine, Red Romaine […]
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