Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lentils & Dates’

 This hearty vegetarian side dish is full of textures, good-for-you ingredients, and incredible flavors.  Warm, Middle Eastern spices of cumin,… Continue reading »

Cumin-Scented Lamb Chops with Pomegranate & Pistachio Rice Pilaf

 I love the Moroccon-inspired flavors of this dish.  Perfectly seared lamb chops flavored with ground cumin, served alongside a healthy… Continue reading »

Scrambled Eggs with Leeks & Goat Cheese

 The key to perfectly cooked eggs, whether you are cooking an omelette, a plate of scrambled eggs, or even over-easy,… Continue reading »

‘Fig & Blue Cheese Savouries’

 On my last trip to Toscano & Sons, the wonderful Italian market located in the Virginia Highlands, I left with… Continue reading »

‘Salmon with Mashed Peas & Tarragon Butter’

 This unforgettable springtime dinner is perfect when paired with a refreshing glass of your favorite Sauvignon Blanc.  Flavorful salmon filets… Continue reading »

Tomato Salad with Walnuts, Gorgonzola & Parsley

 There’s nothing like a fresh tomato salad when you find perfectly ripe tomatoes.  My Tomato Salad with Walnuts, Gorgonzola &… Continue reading »

Kale, White Bean, & Pancetta Pasta

 This hearty weeknight pasta is full of good-for-you ingredients.  Tender kale, buttery white beans and salty pancetta come together in… Continue reading »

Grilled Rosemary Pork Chops with Wild Mushroom Fricasse

 You can’t go wrong with 1) a grilled bone-in pork chop, or 2) the flavor combination of rosemary and a… Continue reading »

‘Garlicky Shrimp & Tomatoes’

 Tender shrimp flavored with garlic, a touch of clam juice, and the distinct taste of fennel seeds, served in a… Continue reading »

Strawberry Pavlova

 I would like to formally introduce you to my new favorite dessert: the elegant Strawberry Pavlova.  Originating in New Zealand,… Continue reading »