Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Butter, Sage & Orange Roast Chicken

This supremely fragrant compound butter is a wonderful accompaniment not only to a roast chicken, but to a turkey breast,… Continue reading »

‘Swiss Chard & Feta Pasta’

This unique pasta dish comes together in about the time it takes to cook your pasta.  With its Sicilian flavors… Continue reading »

‘Ricotta & Orange Blossom-Stuffed Dates’

Medjool dates are nature’s version of candy.  Super sweet and versatile, I keep dried dates in my fridge for a… Continue reading »

‘Green Salad with Za’atar & Lemon Vinaigrette’

One of the most creative, visually stunning, and exciting cookbooks I have purchased recently is Julia Sherman’s Salad for President: A… Continue reading »

‘Sauté de Veau Marengo’

This Sauté de Veau Marengo is a classic Provençal veal stew with tomatoes and mushrooms.  What makes this stew Provencal in… Continue reading »

Pasta with Lacinato Kale Pesto

What a wonderful way to use two of my favorite ingredients: Tuscan (or Lacinato) kale and a simple homemade pesto… Continue reading »

‘Poulet Chasseur’

You can never go wrong with serving a classic French chicken dish like this one.  Fresh herbs, tender chicken, sliced… Continue reading »

Lemony Broccolini & Capicola Bundles

These adorable bundles of yumminess are elegant enough for company but simple enough for any weeknight dinner menu.  Crispy broccolini… Continue reading »

Purple Sweet Potatoes with Pomegranate-Pecan Gremolata

This antioxidant-rich side dish is an example of how to eat a diet rich in variety and the many colors… Continue reading »

‘Quick Beer-Crust Pizza’

This recipe for homemade pizza dough comes together quickly but also has a secret ingredient: one-and-a-half cups of your favorite… Continue reading »