Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Asparagus-Manchego Soufflés

We all tend to veer towards weeknight meals that are not only deliciously satisfying, but that are also quick-to-the-table. With… Continue reading »

‘Pasta with Rocket & Blue Cheese’

One of my favorite cookbook authors is Donna Hay, the Australian magazine editor, food writer and food stylist.  Her collection… Continue reading »

‘Smashed Cucumber Salad with Butter Beans & Tarragon’

Adding butter beans or white beans into a fresh cucumber salad is a wonderful idea!  The natural creaminess of the… Continue reading »

Pan-Seared Fish with Basil Pesto & Balsamic Tomatoes

This flavor-packed, pan-seared fish dish can be made with any of your favorite fish fillets.  I had some flaky Barramundi… Continue reading »

‘Orecchiette with Leeks, Spinach, Sausage & Peas’

This healthy Spring-green pasta pairs some of the finest veggies of the season: sweet green peas, sliced leeks and baby… Continue reading »

‘Baked Beef Meatballs with Sweet Spices’

These unique beef meatballs are flavored with a touch of white miso paste, Panko breadcrumbs, Pecorino cheese and garam masala.  Garam… Continue reading »

‘Cashew-Cauliflower Soup’

There are two ingredients that make this vegan cauliflower soup thick and creamy (and no, neither of them is cream… Continue reading »

Pecan-Crusted Scallops with White Bean & Watercress Salad

An easy way to coat seared scallops with chopped, toasted nuts is to dip them ever-so-slightly into Dijon mustard first. … Continue reading »

Swiss Chard & Turkey Bacon Quiche with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

With farm fresh eggs always in the fridge along with pre-made pie crusts almost always in the freezer, a homemade quiche… Continue reading »

Lemony Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Artichoke Hearts & Leeks

This veggie-packed pasta gets its flavor from a light lemon butter sauce, sliced garlic, and fresh herbs.  A splash of… Continue reading »