Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Wax Beans with Mint

Searching for an impressive side dish that is also super quick and simple to make?  My Wax Beans with Mint… Continue reading »

‘Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp’

 I was thrilled to read in a recent issue of Food & Wine magazine that one of my favorite TV… Continue reading »

‘Pork with Cherry Sauce’

 For me, one of the most anticipated fruits of the summer season are sweet black cherries.  Plump and full of… Continue reading »

French Omelette with Dill, Shallots & Goat Cheese

There is something so innately elegant about a French omelette.  Fluffy eggs cooked to perfection, carefully wrapped around fresh herbs,… Continue reading »

‘Nonna’s Artichokes’

 This impressive Italian recipe for baked, stuffed artichokes will blow your socks off.  Courtesy of the incomparable Giada De Laurentiis,… Continue reading »

Multi-Grain Pizza with Olives, Arugula & Pancetta

 The base of this simple pizza is also the base for one of my favorite pasta recipes: simply quality extra… Continue reading »

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Peas & Pesto

 Having a fresh and flavorful pesto sauce on hand is a great way to add flavor to just about any… Continue reading »

‘Cheesy Vegetable Moussaka’

 Moussaka is a traditional layered Greek casserole filled with tender eggplant, a hearty tomato sauce, a creamy béchamel, fresh herbs,… Continue reading »

Broccolini with Black Olives & Feta

 My Broccolini with Black Olives & Feta is a simple side dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors.  Tender broccolini cooked until… Continue reading »

Baked Salmon with Lemon-Caper Gremolata

 A gremolata is an Italian relish traditionally composed of fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon zest that is served alongside fish… Continue reading »