New Year * New Health * New Resolutions! Welcome 2016 and my first cooking segment of the NEW year. The focus is on health, freshness, the WOW! factor and an introduction to a new veggie to the repertoire. The ‘Watermelon Radish’ is a veggie I included in my holiday veggie […]
Happy NEW Year! Pork, Sauerkraut and The Olive Tap on NBC’s Charlotte Today
It was a double segment on December 17, 2015 in The Charlotte Today Studios. Oh, what FUN! And, it was all about holiday entertaining. Pork & Sauerkraut – It is a tradition in some cultures to celebrate The NEW Year with this dish. To all of my southern friends, simply add the collards and black-eyed […]
Happy Healthy NEW! Year Blog
January turns a page for many in a “New Year – New You!” All the hype is on health, nutrition, fitness, losing weight (and keeping it off!). Sounds easy, huh? Like anything, if you stick to a plan and create substitutions for the foods you love, it is a little […]
The 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 […]
Sausage Stuffing for Turkey
Sausage Stuffing for Turkey Ripieno di Salsiccia per Tacchino 1 pound of sweet sausage (without skin) 1 stick of butter 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 small carrot, diced 1 tablespoon dried thyme, or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 1 teaspoon dried sage, or 2 teaspoons fresh […]