Tuscan Bean Salad 2 15 oz. cans Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained (cooked dried beans may also be used) 1 roasted red pepper, seeded, skins removed and finely chopped 2 whole green onions, chopped 1 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped Dressing: 1 large clove of garlic, finely minced 1/3 […]
Potato Salads! on NBC WCNC TV’s Charlotte Today
We’re talkin’ two Potato Salads on Charlotte Today. Traditional Americana and my family’s Italian Potato and Green Bean, which is also in in my cookbook. One is mayo based and the other is an EVOO based. Enjoy! Americana Potato Salad 6 to 8 medium-size red potatoes, cooked, cooled, skinned and cubed 2 stalks of celery, […]
Celebrating Easter Pies on Charlotte Today WCNC TV
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, […]
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 […]
Candied Yams & Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Cooking Segment at WCNC-TV Charlotte
A ‘sweet potato’ kinda morning this week at WCNC-TV Charlotte with Colleen Odegaard and Eugene Robinson as we talked, demonstrated and shared in one of my family’s favorite traditional Thanksgiving sides, “Candied Yams”. The recipe is taken from my book, MaMa Mia Cucina and is a staple on our Thanksgiving table. This recipe itself is […]