Checklist 1 -2 Weeks before Thanksgiving (or earlier if you’re very organized!): Plan your guest list and confirm. This can, of course, be done much earlier and makes life a little easier! Invite someone that doesn’t have a family to share Thanksgiving with. There is always room for one more. Plan your menu and all […]
WCNC TV Cooking Segment – Traditional and Zucchini Lasagna
Make, Bake & Take – Lasagna! was the cooking segment on Friday, August 14, 2015 on WCNC Charlotte Today with Colleen Odegaard and Ramona Holloway filling in for Eugene Robinson. If you think of ‘Lasagna’, it is a casserole. And in the south, we love a casserole! Most ethnicities have one – the Greeks have Moussaka, […]
Franny’s Macaroni Salad Recipe – Happy 90th Birthday!
Franny’s Macaroni Salad (I did my best to replicate a family recipe. Here ya go…!) 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked until very tender. Drain and rinse with cold water in a colander and let stand for 15 minutes 1 bunch green scallion washed and sliced. Slice the top […]
HAPPY EASTER ! Menu Ideas
As Christians around the globe celebrate the Easter season, I am often reminded that it is a time of new beginnings. Many Easter rituals and events are rich in history, culture, symbolism and tradition. I love to focus on the food and the stories associated with the rich traditions. While Easter may be the […]
The Best Panini Recipe
Best Panini Panini is a grilled sandwich. It’s warm, comfort food and a quick and easy autumn supper. The recipe below is written for one sandwich. You may double, triple or quadruple the recipe, depending how many hungry mouths are waiting to be fed. Adjustments may also be made for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. […]