Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Wilted Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Bocconcini

 The combination of color and flavors in this quick-and-easy side dish makes it a wonderful plate for the Holiday season. … Continue reading »

Roasted Carrot Soup with Creme Fraiche & Toasted Almonds

 The secret to this flavorful soup is all in the roasting of the baby carrots and yellow onions.  These roasted… Continue reading »

Herb-Crusted Beef with Horseradish Cream

 Searching online a couple weeks ago for a grass-fed, top round beef roast for a client’s Holiday party, I came… Continue reading »

Parmesan Risotto-Stuffed Portobellos

 I make this hearty vegetarian, stuffed mushrooms dish for my clients all the time; whether vegetarian or not, they love… Continue reading »

‘Apple Strudel’

How can anyone resist a buttery, flaky phyllo crust filled with a sweet mixture of tart Granny Smith apples, dried… Continue reading »

Amaranth

 Amaranth, an ancient grain similar in texture to tiny pearls of quinoa, is an amazing source of protein and is… Continue reading »

Oven-Roasted Sea Bass with Citrus-Olive Tapenade

 I love this recipe for its simplicity and elegance.  You and your dinner guests will think you are at a… Continue reading »

Cranberry Cornmeal Muffins

This time of year, I always seem to have a bag of frozen cranberries hanging around.  Looking for a new… Continue reading »

Mixed Greens with Lentils, Dried Apricots & Gorgonzola

 This lovely Autumn salad is hearty and full of diverse flavors.  It all starts with a mixture of your favorite… Continue reading »

‘Butternut Crème Brulee’

 I recently received a delightful cookbook from my good friend Helen in Houston, Texas.  A collection of seasonal recipes from… Continue reading »