Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

It’s becoming that time of year where soup is creeping back into our dinner menus.  A hearty soup like this… Continue reading »

Apple & Cranberry Granola Crisps

When I start to see fresh or even frozen cranberries in the market, I always buy a couple of bags… Continue reading »

Pear-Ricotta Cake

With half of a container of whole-milk ricotta cheese on hand (and a bottle of mead chilling in the wine… Continue reading »

‘Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs’

Sometimes all it takes is a handful of simple ingredients to transform an everyday item into something very unique. Take… Continue reading »

‘Sauté de Veau Marengo’

This Sauté de Veau Marengo is a classic Provençal veal stew with tomatoes and mushrooms.  What makes this stew Provencal in… Continue reading »

‘Spanish-Style Roasted Potatoes’

These are no ordinary roasted potatoes! No siree. These perfectly roasted gems are flavored with a fragrant combination of fresh… Continue reading »

Dried Fruit & Ricotta Bread Puddings

Further proof that you should never through away that leftover loaf of day-old bread! This sumptuous bread pudding is studded… Continue reading »

Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops with Olive Vinaigrette

Wrapping jumbo sea scallops in thin slices of prosciutto not only adds extra flavor, but added texture to the plate… Continue reading »

Freekeh with Grilled Halloumi, Zucchini & Preserved Lemon

With zucchini and a lovely block of Greek halloumi on hand, I decided on a warm freekeh salad with layers… Continue reading »

Sweet Potato, Okra & Chickpea Curry

Served over brown rice, this hearty vegetarian yellow curry is chock-full of yummy, healthy ingredients.  A fragrant mixture of onions,… Continue reading »