It’s time to make the cookies!! When I wrote my cookbook, MaMa Mia Cucina back in 2007 and then revised it in 2011, through the many book signings, the one question I was asked was, ‘what is your favorite recipe’? My response is the same today as it was then. I have two favorites. My […]
Italian Cherry Spongecake Recipe
While we are in the very beginnings of apple and the fall recipe season, I am trying to squeeze the last of summer before cooking, baking, recipe testing and blogging about the wonderful season of apples, pumpkins and all of the delightful aromas that fill our kitchens as we kick off football and wings (they […]
Italian Knot Cookie Recipe – Eggs
I am so excited to be back on Pittsburgh Today Live! These past five years have gone in a flash and have circled back to my hometown on PTL, once again. This time, we were on the beautiful set of Don’s Appliances at The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show. I could not wait to cook […]
Pastina and Egg Recipe – A ‘Get-Well Soup’
It’s mid-October up North, and after a few very busy days and not enough sleep, I woke to my first sore throat of the season, which is my body’s way of telling me that I am in need of some rest and nourishment. Sound familiar? If we listen, our bodies speak to us. I […]
Charlotte TV Recipes ~ Happy NEW Year!
NBC / WCNC-TV‘s Charlotte Today Show For the Cooking Segment Video Clip, Click HERE Italian Wedding Soup 64 oz. Prepared Chicken Broth (homemade or purchased) 1 large split chicken breast with ribs and skin 1 carrot chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt and a […]