As Spaghetti Sauce was the inspiration for writing ‘MaMa Mia Cucina’, which I have previously delivered to The Charlotte Today Show, adding the Braciole to the sauce adds to a very nice accompaniment to the platter of meats for serving. This is a typical ‘Sunday Dinner’, or ‘Sunday Supper’ in my Italian Home. In the […]
4th of July Pasta Salad on NBC’s Charlotte Today Show
A 4th of July Pasta Salad recipe taken from my ‘MaMa Mia Cucina’ cookbook. I love this recipe, which was my grandmother’s recipe, and a favorite for family gatherings. It’s an antipasti with pasta tossed in the bowl. It makes a nice portion, so it’s perfect for a crowd. Enjoy! Thank you Eugene, Colleen and […]
Tuscan Bean Salad & Tuscan Bean Dip on NBC’s Charlotte Today
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 […]
Gnocchi on Fox 46 Charlotte
Cheese Gnocchi (Gnocchi di Ricotta) Flour Romano Cheese Ricotta Cheese Eggs Mound flour on a work surface, making a well in the center. Beat eggs in the center adding the cheese. With a fork, or with your hands, slowly begin kneading the remaining flour (except for 1/2 cup) into the eggs while alternately adding the […]
Chocolate Cake for Mom on FOX 46 News Charlotte
Mom’s Texas Sheet Cake (Torta Favorita della Mamma) Cake: 2 sticks of butter 1 cup water 4 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups cake flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cups sour cream 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs Icing: 1 stick of butter 4 tablespoons cocoa 6 tablespoons milk 1 pound box of powdered […]