Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Warm Fennel Salad with Olives, Pine Nuts & Oranges

 I love the sweet taste that results when you roast fennel.  It still retains its base, licorice-taste, but it becomes… Continue reading »

‘Spiced Lamb Patties with Nutty Garlic Sauce’

What a unique twist on a classic Middle Eastern pita sandwich!  Tender ground lamb patties flavored with the warm taste… Continue reading »

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe, Sausage, Pine Nuts & Raisins

 The combination of broccoli rabe, pine nuts, sweet raisins and crumbled sausage is a classic flavor pairing in the south… Continue reading »

Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Thyme

 I love the combination of flavors and textures in this elegant appetizer, not to mention its unique appearance: sweet dates… Continue reading »

Baked Brie with Apple-Celery Salad

 There is nothing like a round of baked French brie—ooey, gooey, cheesy goodness.  Some of my favorite things to pair… Continue reading »

‘Coffee & Chicory Creme Brûlée’

 If you are lucky enough to have eaten in one of the classic New Orleans restaurants in the French Quarter,… Continue reading »

Spaghetti with Roasted Cauliflower & Crispy Prosciutto

  Tender, roasted cauliflower florets tossed with whole wheat spaghetti, crispy strips of prosciutto, fresh herbs, and a super simple… Continue reading »

‘Lamb & Butternut Squash Stew’

What makes a stew different from a soup?  Good question.  A stew is usually heartier than a soup and contains… Continue reading »

Wild Rice Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cranberries & Pecans

 Keep this colorful wild rice salad on your short list of possible Holiday side dishes.  Whether for Thanksgiving to go… Continue reading »

Roasted Tomato & Eggplant Soup with Basil

 My Roasted Tomato & Eggplant Soup with Basil gets its lovely texture not from any heavy cream, but from the… Continue reading »