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 »