Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Espresso Shortbreads’

I really enjoy making homemade holiday gifts each year for friends and family members.  Whether it is a baked concoction,… Continue reading »

‘Puttanesca Pork Chops’

This gorgeous puttanesca sauce recipe would work really well not only with pork chops, but chicken, shrimp, scallops or your favorite… Continue reading »

‘Mushroom Ragoût with Cheese Ravioli’

A traditional ragoût is a French stew (of meat and vegetables but also sometimes just vegetables) traditionally served as a main course…. Continue reading »

‘Benne-Buttermilk Rolls’

With a new bag of Anson Mill’s organic, heirloom Sea Island benne seeds on hand, I knew just what cookbook… Continue reading »

‘Lentil & Sausage Cassoulet’

A traditional French cassoulet is a slow-cooked white bean casserole flavored not only with sausage, but also a variety of meats… Continue reading »

‘Creole Court-Bouillon’

Court-bouillon is a French culinary term that translates to ‘short broth’; short meaning quick-cooking, this flavorful broth is used to… Continue reading »

‘Skillet Chicken with Crushed Olives & Sumac’

I know what you’re thinking.  If the title of this recipe is ‘skillet chicken’ then why is the chicken pictured… Continue reading »

Stuffed Peppers with Creamy Pesto Risotto

 For this tasty side dish or hearty vegetarian main dish, sweet bell peppers are stuffed with creamy Arborio rice risotto… Continue reading »

‘Pasta with Roasted Fennel & Tomatoes’

The beauty of this recipe lies in its cooking method. Roasting the sliced fennel and tomatoes in a hot oven… Continue reading »

Cacio e Pepe Roasted Potatoes

It’s fun to take your favorite combination of flavorings from a classic dish and transfer those flavors over to another… Continue reading »