Greens and Beans – is a dish that is quite simple in flavor, ingredients and packed with nutrition. I remember my grandmother, ‘Noni’, preparing many large pot meals and this was one of them. I have scaled the recipe back in comparison with uncompromising flavor, which has been savored and enjoyed for generations. When served […]
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 […]
Minestrone Recipe Charlotte Today Cooking Segment
NBC’s Charlotte Today Cooking Segment VIDEO – Click HERE Minestrone! Or, Minestroneeee as some like to say. Either way, it is, what I think of as some of summer’s last blessings from the garden, as we reap and gather our last vegetables. It’s a good ole’ hearty pot of vegetable soup with a little pasta, beans, basil […]
Cream of Potato Soup Recipe
A classic cream of potato soup. I would not classify this recipe as low-calorie, it is creamy, full of veggies and delicious. In celebration on the ‘spud’! Cream of Potato Soup ½ pound of Bacon 6 cups cubed potatoes Water 1 large sweet onion, diced 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup diced carrot 5 cloves garlic, […]
Game Food – Hearty Beef Stew Recipe – Italian Style!
It’s game day this weekend and we have been busy pondering and planning the ‘snacks’ surrounding the big event. It’s a food, football and friends kind-a-day. Aside from the traditional wings, meatballs, sliders, potato skins, chili and chips, here’s a hearty, comforting and tasty beef stew – Italian-Style! Serve with garlic bread and a salad for […]