Easy Marinara 28-oz. San Marzano Tomatoes 3 Tablespoons EVOO 1 cup chopped onion 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 1 small whole carrot ½ teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Dash crushed red pepper Handful of fresh basil leaves – chiffonade, reserving some for garnish over pasta Sauté onion and garlic in EVOO until caramelized. Add tomatoes, […]
CBS / WBTV, The Olive Tap, Watermelon Radish and White Bean Dip
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 […]
Hot Artichoke Dip Appetizer WBTV Charlotte Studios
It’s that time of year! Excitement, shopping, connecting with friends and family, a to-do list times 10, and you’re invited to a party with appetizer in hand. No worries, this super, super easy appetizer is one of my go-to’s and family favorites. With a few basic ingredients, you can have this prepped, baked and ready-to-go […]
Italian Sausage Stuffing Cooking Segment WBTV News – Happy Thanksgiving!
Let’s talk Turkey stuffing and dressing! was the cooking segment topic this week on WBTV news, Charlotte, with Anchor, John Carter. Stuffing is what we ‘stuff” our turkeys (or chickens, pork, mushrooms, etc…) with. Dressing, however, is what is baked in a casserole. Most folks I talk to have a traditional favorite that they prepare each […]
Labor Day Berry Pie at WBTV Studios, Charlotte
Happy Labor Day! Berry Pie with a Whole Wheat Vodka Pastry Crust Yes, that’s right, whole wheat Vodka pastry crust! And, they loved and ate every last bite at the WBTV Charlotte studios on Labor Day this morning. My thanks to anchors Christine Sperow and John Carter! The BEST part of my cooking, whether for family, […]