Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations
‘Bourbon-Glazed Pound Cake’
A traditional pound cake was named just that because it typically contained a pound each of flour, eggs, butter and… Continue reading »
‘Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Blistered Tomatoes’
When I think of ‘crowd-pleasing’ dishes, crispy coated chicken quickly appears at the top of the list. (Especially crispy coated… Continue reading »
‘Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon with Zucchini & Fennel ‘Noodles”
I think the current vegetable ‘noodle’ craze is just fabulous. Such a wonderful way to lighten up a menu and… Continue reading »
‘Parmesan Pork with Polenta & Asparagus’
This quick-and-easy weeknight dinner comes together with minimal effort, but delivers a meal with maximum flavor. Pork chops are coated… Continue reading »
Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs
These decadent lamb meatballs are flavored with fresh rosemary, Pecorino cheese, chopped olives and golden raisins. Baked until tender and… Continue reading »
Panzanella with Rainbow Chard, Olives & Ricotta Salata
Another tasty idea for leftover bread! Toast cubes of it with a touch of olive oil until crispy, and make… Continue reading »
‘Salmon with Tomato-Anchovy Vinaigrette’
Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum. And did I mention yum? Anyone for wild salmon fillets baked or grilled until flaky,… Continue reading »
Pan-Seared Duck with Brandied Fig Sauce
There are a few restaurant favorites that some home cooks repeatedly tell me seem too daunting and unapproachable to conquer… Continue reading »
Shaved Fennel & Mushroom Salad with Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
Searching for a light and fresh side dish to accompany a steak sandwich with dinner this week, I settled in… Continue reading »
‘Carrot Soup with Coconut Milk’
This bright orange bowl of yummy carrot soup has several layers of complimentary flavors. Carrots, yes–but also sauteed fennel, onions,… Continue reading »