As Spaghetti Sauce was the inspiration for writing ‘MaMa Mia Cucina’, which I have previously delivered to The Charlotte Today Show, adding the Braciole to the sauce adds to a very nice accompaniment to the platter of meats for serving. This is a typical ‘Sunday Dinner’, or ‘Sunday Supper’ in my […]
Read MorePasta Salad as Seen on NBC’s Charlotte Today Show
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 MoreGnocchi on Fox 46 Charlotte
Cheese Gnocchi (Gnocchi di Ricotta) Flour Romano Cheese Ricotta Cheese Eggs Mound flour on a work surface, making a well in the center. Beat eggs in the center adding the cheese. With a fork, or with your hands, slowly begin kneading the remaining flour (except for 1/2 cup) into the eggs while alternately adding the […]
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 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, […]
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