Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Apricot-Walnut Rugelach

Rugelach, a traditional Jewish pastry most often served on Hanukkah, are made from either a homemeade sour cream or cream cheese-based… Continue reading »

‘Ground Lamb & Hummus Pita Pizzas’

 A fragrant mixture of ground cumin, warm cinnamon, and dried oregano perfectly flavor ground lamb in this unique weeknight entrée. … Continue reading »

‘Collard Greens with Black-Eyed Peas’

This is truly the ultimate Southern side dish.  Tender collard greens and (one of my favorites) black-eyed peas, come together… Continue reading »

Spinach-Stuffed Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella

 This decadent side dish combines the traditional flavors of an Italian caprese salad with the lovely addition of flavorful sautéed… Continue reading »

‘Shrimp Jambalaya’

 You can’t have enough recipes for Cajun classics like jambalaya, right?  This particular recipe for a lovely and flavorful ‘Shrimp… Continue reading »

Quick Carrot Pickles

 With a new stash of Ball jars and a craving for a pickled treat, I pulled out this recipe for… Continue reading »

‘Lamb Kebabs with Georgian Adzhika Sauce’

 I can’t say enough about Diana Henry’s latest cookbook, A Change of Appetite.  A modern approach to omnivorian eating, this… Continue reading »

Pepperazzi Stuffed with Prosciutto-Wrapped Fontina

 Plump and sweet, these bright red peppers native to Peru are the perfect addition to any antipasti or tapas menu. … Continue reading »

‘Lemon-Ricotta Tart’

 This luscious Italian-inspired tart is creamy and wonderfully flavored.  A mixture of fresh ricotta cheese, lemon zest and juice, cream… Continue reading »

Cream of Rapini Soup

 Rapini, also known as broccoli rabe is a lovely head of bitter greens studded with tiny broccoli florets.  Very popular… Continue reading »