Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Baked Salmon with Kale, Asparagus, & Romesco Sauce

My Baked Salmon with Kale, Asparagus, & Romesco Sauce is a satisfying and flavorful combination of good-for-you ingredients.  A simple… Continue reading »

Raspberry Sorbet with Wonton Crisps

This recipe for Raspberry Sorbet with Wonton Crisps is a refreshing, light dessert with a unique Asian-inspired twist.  Frozen scoops… Continue reading »

‘Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables’

 My husband Scott loves baked pastas of all types.  And who can blame him?  Tender pasta tossed in a flavorful… Continue reading »

Chicken Roulades with Goat Cheese, Capers & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

 Thinly sliced chicken cutlets filled with a lovely mixture of Mediterranean flavors:  herbed goat cheese, sautéed greens, capers and tart… Continue reading »

‘Louisiana Strawberry & Spinach Salad’

 On my most recent trip home to Baton Rouge, one of the places on our agenda was Chef Scott Varnedoe’s highly acclaimed… Continue reading »

Smothered Squash with Basil

 This lovely recipe for Smothered Squash with Basil, courtesy of my dear friend Helen in Houston, Texas, is just another… Continue reading »

‘Cheddar-Jalapeno Cornbread’

An essential element to any Southern dinner is a helping of moist, flavorful cornbread.  A perfect pairing to everything from… Continue reading »

Creamed Swiss Chard

 My Creamed Swiss Chard is an elegant way to prepare one of my favorite greens.  Tender Swiss chard sautéed with… Continue reading »

‘Creamy Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup’

 Roasting a mixture of onions, red bell peppers, plum tomatoes, carrots and herbs makes for a lovely summertime soup.  Even… Continue reading »

Grilled Skirt Steak with Avocado Salsa

 A mixture of ground cumin and chili powder coat this tender, grilled skirt steak.  As is, this would be a… Continue reading »