The first time I tasted this yummy pound cake was with my friend Sherry. Tale has it that her mother sent the recipe to her when she first married. A tried and true southern pound cake recipe. It is quite delicious, sparing no calories and indulgent, to say the least. It became one of my family-favorites […]
Read MoreCalling all KIDS! – No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
Eat your oats! The kids are home from school and want to experiment in the kitchen. Try this no-bake cookie that they can prepare with little supervision. And, for the kid in each of us that loves the combination of chocolate and peanut butter…yum. This cookie recipe is an oldie but a goodie. As a kid, […]
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 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 […]
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