Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Spaghetti Carbonara with Parma Ham’

A bowl of classic Roman Pasta Carbonara always contains a handful of specific ingredients: pasta (obviously), bacon, eggs and cheese. … Continue reading »

‘Vietnamese Grapefruit & Pork Salad’

The beauty of Vietnamese cuisine lies in its fresh ingredients, colorful combination of ingredients, and the complex flavor of its… Continue reading »

Mushroom & Fennel Salad with Shaved Pecorino

This is one of my all-time favorite Italian salads. Thinly sliced, crunchy fennel is combined with sliced cremini mushrooms, shaved… Continue reading »

‘North African Spiced Salmon over French Lentils’

Oh what a glorious dish! Flaky salmon filets coated in a mixture of Moroccan spices that are served over a… Continue reading »

Rustic Fig & Raspberry Crostata

One of the most wonderful fruit pairings I can imagine is that of ripe, fresh figs and tart, fresh raspberries;… Continue reading »

‘Smoked Salmon Salad with Dill Sauce’

 Filled with colorful, Swedish-inspired ingredients, this salad starts with a base of mixed greens, sliced scallions, blanched haricots verts, and… Continue reading »

‘Winter Salad with Halloumi ‘Croutons”

Oh what a delight!  I have adored halloumi cheese ever since my family would frequent Zorba’s, a fabulous Greek restaurant… Continue reading »

Romaine & Sugar Snap Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing

The crunch of Romaine hearts holds up very well to a creamy, thick dressing—a hearty blue cheese , buttermilk Ranch… Continue reading »

‘Lentil & Roasted Vegetable Salad with Green Goddess Dressing’

This hearty roasted vegetable and lentil salad could easily stand in as a vegetarian main dish.  A bed or sliced… Continue reading »

‘Mixed Mushrooms with Garlic Butter & Pine Nuts’

Simple is always better when you are dealing with mushrooms.  With their earthy flavor and tender texture, you don’t want… Continue reading »