A 4th of July Pasta Salad recipe taken from my ‘MaMa Mia Cucina’ cookbook. I love this recipe, which was my grandmother’s recipe, and a favorite for family gatherings. It’s an antipasti with pasta tossed in the bowl. It makes a nice portion, so it’s perfect for a crowd. Enjoy! Thank you Eugene, Colleen and […]
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 MoreMeatball Recipe on WCNC TV Charlotte Today!
For the Video: Click HERE Meatballs (Polpette) 2 cups of day-old Italian bread, cubed with crusts removed 3/4 cup of water 1/4 pound of ground veal 1/4 pound of ground beef 1/4 pound of ground pork *1/4 pound of ground turkey breast 1 egg 1/2 cup of fresh chopped parsley 1/2 cup Romano cheese, […]
Read MorePumpkin Cheesecake as Demonstrated on NBC Charlotte Today
As demonstrated on NBC WCNC Charlotte Today It was National Pumpkin Day! And, what better way to celebrate with, yet, another ‘sweet’ treat this week, as we roll into Halloween only days away! As a personal chef, tis’ the season for pumpkin, sweets, cheesecakes and candy. Well, you know… This is a recipe that […]
Read MoreMinestrone Recipe Charlotte Today Cooking Segment
NBC’s Charlotte Today Cooking Segment VIDEO – Click HERE Minestrone! Or, Minestroneeee as some like to say. Either way, it is, what I think of as some of summer’s last blessings from the garden, as we reap and gather our last vegetables. It’s a good ole’ hearty pot of vegetable soup with a little pasta, beans, basil […]
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