Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Raw Kale & Apple Salad with Gorgonzola

 Throughout the past couple of years, kale has been presented to us a variety of different forms:  braised, sautéed, roasted and… Continue reading »

Fennel Pollen

My new favorite flavoring is that of fennel pollen.  The most intense type of fennel flavoring, this brownish-green powder has… Continue reading »

‘Dirt Bombs’

Strange name… super tasty breakfast treat.  These cinnamon-sugar topped muffins are a lot like a traditional cake doughnut in both… Continue reading »

Grilled Halloumi with Lemon & Herbs

 One of our favorite restaurants growing up in Baton Rouge was a Greek restaurant named Zorba’s.  Recently reopened in a… Continue reading »

‘Portobello Frites’

 I can’t say enough about this vegetarian take on the classic French dish of Steak Frites.  A meaty, marinated portobello… Continue reading »

Egg in Avocado Hole

Another lovely recipe courtesy of my dear friend Helen in Houston, Texas.  A simple breakfast dish that is as unique… Continue reading »

Maple Custards

 This creamy baked custard dessert is sweetened with one of Fall’s classic flavorings—maple syrup.  The rich taste of sweet maple… Continue reading »

‘Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Meatballs’

 These are truly some of the best meatballs I have ever tasted.  Hailing from FOOD & WINE magazine, these ground… Continue reading »

Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola & Almonds

 If you have a bag of yellow cornmeal in the pantry, then this irresistible Italian side dish is only a… Continue reading »

‘Thai Celery Salad with Peanuts’

 Crisp, crunchy, salty and extremely flavorful. This Thai side dish is simple and easy to make, but has a complex… Continue reading »