Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Sicilian 75

 Champagne cocktails are a classy offering to your Holiday guests at cocktail hour.  The traditional champagne cocktail is made of… Continue reading »

‘Seared Duck with Pear-Bourbon Relish’

 Cooking duck breasts at home is easier than you think.  The technique is simple: place the duck breasts skin-side down in… Continue reading »

Broccoli-Potato Purée

 I find that an easy way to encourage clients’ little ones to eat their green veggies, is to add them into… Continue reading »

Orechiette with Roasted Fall Vegetables & Sage

You will love this simple Fall pasta dish—filled with the best veggies of the season! Cubes of butternut squash and halved… Continue reading »

Creamy Polenta with Swiss Chard, Pancetta & Pine Nuts

 This hearty Italian side dish starts with a plate of creamy polenta.  A simple start to an extraordinary dish.  The… Continue reading »

‘Apple-Pear Pie with Walnut Crust’

 I just can’t get enough of the season’s gorgeous apples and pears!  No matter what variety, apples and pears are… Continue reading »

Roasted Leeks & Cherry Tomatoes with Hazelnut Vinaigrette

 Leeks, a member of the onion and garlic family that resemble large scallions, are a wonderful way to add a… Continue reading »

Honey-Balsamic Glazed Salmon with Spiced Chickpeas

 One of my favorite condiments to always have on hand is a bottle of balsamic glaze.  Simply a reduced version… Continue reading »

‘Cocoa and Coffee Palmiers’

 Palmiers are a classic French cookie made from flaky puff pastry dough and sugar.  Rolled up and cut to slices… Continue reading »

Carrot & Cauliflower Purée

 This unassuming and simple side dish is surprisingly extraordinary.  A lot of fancy words for a vegetable puree, right?  Well… Continue reading »