Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Shortcut Baked Rigatoni with Meatballs’

Everyone loves a shortcut. Especially when the final product is  decadent baked pasta like this one…the shortcut here is that… Continue reading »

‘Chickpea Niçoise with Tahini Dressing’

This lovely vegetarian version of a classic salad Niçoise swaps in cumin-scented chickpeas for the usual seared or flaked tuna. … Continue reading »

Dandelion Greens with Walnuts, Ricotta Salata & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

The peppery flavor of dandelion greens make them the perfect choice for a simple salad like this one, but they… Continue reading »

Halibut Veracruz

One of the most famous dishes to come out of the port city of Veracruz, Mexico is Snapper Veracruz.  Flaky red… Continue reading »

‘Paleo Beef & Sweet Potato Chili’

This hearty beef and sweet potato chili recipe comes from one of my favorite food magazines: Cook Real Food Everyday.  A… Continue reading »

‘Provençal Green Olive & Cheese Bread’

This moist and flavorful quick bread is from a lovely vegetarian cookbook I just read through.  Mediterranean Harvest is a… Continue reading »

‘Kale, Tomato & Pancetta Pasta’

Some might gawk at the phrase ‘healthy pasta’, but I am a firm believer in the idea that to be… Continue reading »

‘Steamed Cauliflower with Walnut Vinaigrette’

This side dish is simple in its description, but complex thanks to its layers of flavor.  A plate of luscious… Continue reading »

‘Mustard Steak au Poivre’

No need to make reservations at your favorite steakhouse to enjoy a perfectly cooked filet mignon. Just follow this simple… Continue reading »

‘Grilled Potato, Salmon & Lentil Salad with Mustard Cream Sauce’

This healthy and hearty main course salad had the south of France written all over it.  It involved grilling salmon… Continue reading »