Soups: Warm and comforting, nutritious, filling, can feel a large crowd, economical and easy to prepare. Throughout the month of February in my cooking classes, book signing events, and corporate cooking demonstration events, my grandmother’s recipe for ‘Pasta Fajoli’ received rave reviews. So much so, that I thought I would post it for those who […]
Read MoreOn the 5th Day of Christmas – Another EASY Holiday Appetizer
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 MoreThe 3rd Day of Christmas
On the third day of Christmas… Thinking up some appetizers for New Year’s Eve? Try our Spinach Balls. We served them on Christmas Eve, and switched them up for our gluten-free friends. The recipe is taken from “MaMa Mia Cucina”, substituting bread for gluten-free bread. A healthier fat may also be substituted, such as Earth […]
Read MoreMaMa Mia Cucina Book Launch 2011
A note of gratitude for each of you, and to each of you who joined me on October 20, 2011 at Bloomingdale’s in King of Prussia for the official book launch of the new revised edition of “MaMa Mia Cucina”. The Cooking Demonstration Menu included ‘Noni’s Spaghetti Sauce’ (or Tomato Gravy as they say here […]
Read MoreWeek 8 – Summer Beet, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad
Week #8 of Summer Salads – Let’s talk Beets! 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 […]
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