Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘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 »

Sorghum Syrup-Glazed Scallops

Have you seen sorghum berries or sorghum syrup mentioned on restaurant menus lately?  Wondering what exactly it is?  Well here… Continue reading »

‘Turkey Meatloaf with Fontina & Mushrooms’

Fontina cheese is an Italian cow’s milk cheese that melts beautifully. Mild in flavor, it is the perfect choice for… Continue reading »

‘Maple-Roasted Carrot Salad’

I saw Ina Garten (a.k.a. The Barefoot Contessa) make this colorful salad on an episode of her show the other… Continue reading »

‘Sweet Potato Dutch Oven Bread’

There isn’t anything quite like the proud feeling I get when I bake a loaf of bread at home.  And… Continue reading »

‘Roasted Squash & Apples with Dried Cherries and Pepitas’

I can’t think of a more autumnal side dish. Roasted acorn squash and apples flavored with olive oil, ground cinnamon,… Continue reading »

Orange-Scented Brussels Sprouts with Walnut Vinaigrette

One of my favorite oils I recommend you keep in your pantry is that of walnut oil.  The oil is… Continue reading »

Sorghum-Glazed Delicata Squash with Rosemary & Pecans

Glazing root vegetables before you roast them in a hot oven gives them an added sweetness and slight candied-feel.  When… Continue reading »

‘Middle Eastern Spiced Lamb Chops with Poached Quince’

At the market this week, I found myself pleasantly surprised to see a basket of quince in the produce section. … Continue reading »

‘Pear-&-Granola Muffins’

Calling all granola fans! Whether you like to make your own granola at home, or you always seem to have… Continue reading »