Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Lemon & Za’atar Roasted Root Vegetables with Kale

A mixture of roasted root vegetables is a blank slate for a variety of flavorings: fresh herbs, dried spice mixes,… Continue reading »

‘Orange Blossom Cake’

I’ve been cooking a lot lately from Mimi Thorisson’s cookbook, French Country Cooking–and for good reason.  The rustic French recipes… Continue reading »

White Wine-Braised Leeks with Gruyère

You are probably familiar with leeks as a mild member of the onion family (most commonly used in soups) that… Continue reading »

‘Iceberg Wedges with Tahini Dressing’

One of my favorite salads, especially at a steakhouse, is a classic iceberg wedge.  Crispy wedges of iceberg lettuce topped… Continue reading »

‘Orange-Balsamic Lamb Chops’

Grilling lamb chops is a quick and impressive dinner idea.  This recipe from Cooking Light magazine is certainly one that… Continue reading »

Baby Spinach Salad with Blood Oranges, Pine Nuts, & Roquefort Cheese

High in natural antioxidants, blood oranges are truly a produce gem this time of year. Beautifully colored, these lovely citrus… Continue reading »

Roasted Radish & Garlic Butter Toasts

This colorful recipe was inspired by the classic French appetizer of raw radishes dipped in butter and then coarse salt. … Continue reading »

‘Mixed Mushrooms with Garlic Butter & Pine Nuts’

Simple is always better when you are dealing with mushrooms.  With their earthy flavor and tender texture, you don’t want… Continue reading »

‘Lentil & Roasted Vegetable Salad with Green Goddess Dressing’

This hearty roasted vegetable and lentil salad could easily stand in as a vegetarian main dish.  A bed or sliced… Continue reading »

Romaine & Sugar Snap Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing

The crunch of Romaine hearts holds up very well to a creamy, thick dressing—a hearty blue cheese , buttermilk Ranch… Continue reading »