I fondly remember watching my grandmother, ‘Noni’, making Biscotti, a twice-baked cookie. They were on every holiday table. My grandfather loved Biscotti, flavored with anise, and I remember her making them just for his morning coffee. So…, when WBTV’s Susan Hancock asked me to demonstrate Biscotti for our next cooking segment, needless to say, I […]
Read MorePasta e Fagoli – A Favorite Italian Soup Recipe
Pasta Fagoli Pasta e Fagoli (Pasta and Beans) Warm and comforting, nutritious, filling, can feel a large crowd, economical and easy to prepare. For this recipe you will need: Small pasta such as elbow olive oil medium onion garlic fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley chicken stock tomato sauce Navy or Northern beans Romano cheese pepper Recipe: […]
Read MorePearfect Time of Year
A Pearfect Time of Year – by Cynthia Goch ~ as written for Christina Pirello at Christina Cooks Sunday, October 30, 2011 This time of year, the apple gets a lot of attention. But what about the pear? The harvest season is one of apples…and…pears. Pears are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, […]
Read MoreZucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini!
Okay, from the title, I guess you know we’re talkin’ zucchini, as promised. Tis’ the season, and if you have zucchini plants in your garden, then you most likely have enough zucchini to feed your neighborhood! (and I hope you do). With fond remembrances of my grandfather taking me by the hand as we ‘investigated’ the plants that […]
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