Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Warm Walnut-Lentil Pâté’

This healthy vegetarian appetizer, courtesy of www.GOOP.com, the superb lifestyle blog and digital magazine created by Gwenyth Paltrow, is hearty… Continue reading »

Gnocchi with Roasted Red Peppers & Romesco Sauce

Originating in northeastern Spain, Romesco sauce is a smooth and flavorful tomato-based sauce is a perfect coating for your favorite… Continue reading »

‘Meyer Lemon Cream with Graham Crackers & Sea Salt’

 If I had to choose a favorite flavor of dessert, it would have to be lemon.  Anything lemony will do—pies,… Continue reading »

Shaved Squash Salad with Squash Blossoms, Basil, & Tomatoes

 I hereby nominate this lovely salad to the summer salad hall of fame!  (Not sure if there is such a… Continue reading »

‘Polpettine al Limone’

 ‘Polpettini al Limone’ are yummy lemon-scented meatballs deliciously flavored with garlic, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley and red chili flakes.  Courtesy of… Continue reading »

‘Skillet Asparagus & Goat Cheese Salad’

 This brightly flavored summertime salad, courtesy of Cooking Light magazine, is filled with tender asparagus, a mustard-based vinaigrette flavored with… Continue reading »

‘Orange-Scented Almond & Olive Oil Muffins’

Perfectly sweet and super moist, these orange & almond flavored muffins are some of the best morning treats out there. … Continue reading »

Tomato-Basil Soup with Gorgonzola

 They always say you can judge a good cook by their soup.  If that’s the case, then you want to… Continue reading »

‘Tortellini with Snap Peas & Pesto’

I love the freshness of this recipe for ‘Tortellini with Snap Peas & Pesto.’  Tender, cheese-filled tortellini tossed with a… Continue reading »

‘Viennese Iced Coffee’

 A lightly sweetened iced coffee is a treat that I crave on those scorching summer afternoons.  This version, based on… Continue reading »