Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Farfalle with Balsamic-Roasted Vegetables & Asiago Cheese

 Farfalle, the Italian word for ‘butterflies’ (also known as bow-tie pasta) is the perfect shape for this healthy and flavorful… Continue reading »

Hearty Swiss Chard Soup with Meatballs & Tomatoes

 Similar to a classic Italian wedding soup, my Hearty Swiss Chard Soup with Meatballs & Tomatoes is a comforting soup filled… Continue reading »

Bibb Lettuce Salad with Chicken, Strawberries, Blue Cheese & Almonds

 The local strawberries this time of year are plump, juicy, and bursting with sweetness.  I can’t seem to stop buying… Continue reading »

Cinnamon-Raisin Bread with Mascarpone & Black Cherry Jam

 Searching for uniquely sweet breakfast treat?  This simple breakfast is one of my favorites: perfectly toasted cinnamon-raisin bread topped with… Continue reading »

‘Radishes with Spicy Mayo & Sesame Salt’

 One of the marvels of the Spring season to me are fresh, peppery radishes.  Whether raw, roasted, or maybe even… Continue reading »

Green Bean Sauté with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

 My Green Beans with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette is a tasty and colorful side dish bursting with flavor!  Tender green beans… Continue reading »

Apricot-Glazed Chicken Breasts

 A lovely way to liven up a simple baked chicken breast is to coat it in a sweet yet tangy… Continue reading »

‘Fava Bean Salad with Fennel & Radish’

 If you can get your hands on fresh fava beans this Spring at your local farmer’s market, this is the… Continue reading »

‘Trout with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette’

 Rainbow trout is a mild-flavored freshwater fish that is divinely cooked in this recipe, courtesy of Food & Wine magazine. … Continue reading »

Savory Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Bread Pudding

 Bread pudding…it’s not just for dessert anymore!  If you’ve never experimented with a savory bread pudding, it is a unique… Continue reading »