Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Collard Greens Agrodolce

When you see the phrase agrodolce in a recipe, it refers to the Italian words ‘agro’ for sour, and ‘dolce’… Continue reading »

Crispy Chicken Marsala with Tomatoes

Traditional Chicken Marsala is an Italian dish of pan-seared chicken cutlets served in a flavorful sauce made with dry Marsala… Continue reading »

‘Halibut with Meyer Lemon Relish’

Cooking proteins en papillote is a sure fire way to ensure that they stay perfectly moist.  And what does this French… Continue reading »

Watercress & Fennel Salad with Dried Cherries, Pecans and Feta Cheese

Did you know that watercress, a cousin of beloved kale, is considered to be one of 41 powerhouse fruits and… Continue reading »

‘Smoky Salmon-&-Potato Stew’

Simple in its ingredients, this lovely stew is super satisfying and warming to all of your senses.  It starts with… Continue reading »

Pan-Seared Duck Breasts with Orange & Black Olives

Based on a pan-seared chicken breast recipe from Nigel Slater’s Real Fast Food, this duck breast recipe is super impressive… Continue reading »

‘Carrot-Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting’

Each and every Fall when the temperatures begin to drop and the humidity magically wanes, I crave baking a dessert… Continue reading »

‘Pumpkin-Chai Muffins’

The first two ingredients I can’t wait to use each fall are local apples and pumpkin purée.  When these two… Continue reading »

‘Truffled Parsnip Soup with Hazelnuts & Bacon’

Pairing cooked parsnips and red potatoes in a puréed soup base makes for a wonderfully creamy and smooth bowl of… Continue reading »

‘Mortadella, Artichoke-Heart & Olive Crostini’

Mortadella is a lovely Italian salume hailing from Bologna, that is normally studded with pistachios and black pepper corns. Similar in… Continue reading »