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 MoreVanilla Pudding Berry Trifle on FOX 46 Charlotte
Vanilla Pudding Berry Trifle Pudding: 5 cups whole milk 1 cup sugar ½ cornstarch ½ teaspoon salt 2 whole eggs, lightly beaten 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 whole vanilla bean, split and seeded OR 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 Tablespoons butter 8 oz. Mascarpone Cheese *** 5 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) […]
Read MoreChocolate Cake for Mom on FOX 46 News Charlotte
Mom’s Texas Sheet Cake (Torta Favorita della Mamma) Cake: 2 sticks of butter 1 cup water 4 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups cake flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cups sour cream 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs Icing: 1 stick of butter 4 tablespoons cocoa 6 tablespoons milk 1 pound box of powdered […]
Read MorePeppers and Eggs Recipe as Seen on FOX 46 Charlotte
Peppers and Eggs 5 large eggs 4 large green peppers 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced salt & pepper to taste 1 loaf of fresh Crusty Italian bread – Yum! *Optional ingredients, below Clean, seed, and slice peppers lengthwise into 1-inch strips. Beat eggs thoroughly. Heat oil […]
Read MoreHOT Fudge Sauce Recipe Demonstrated on WBTV Charlotte, North Carolina
I am often asked, especially by the gentlemen, ‘I want to do something a little different…something special for my sweetheart’. Well, here are some ideas for you! We love a great night out to our favorite restaurant, the red roses, the box of chocolates the beautiful cards, etc… But, let’s move out of the box. […]
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