Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Turnips with Tarragon Butter

Turnips are a flavorful, low-carb alternative to potatoes.  A bit peppery by nature, turnips are great when roasted, mashed, sautéed… Continue reading »

Veal Chops with Wild Mushrooms & Herbs

When I see veal chops at our local market, it’s a done deal.  Similar in appearance to a thick-cut, bone-in… Continue reading »

Sicilian Pasta

This unique pasta is filled with the flavors of Sicily: briny olives, sweet golden raisins, caramelized fennel, fresh herbs and… Continue reading »

Shredded Kale Salad with Balsamic-Roasted Figs, Parsnips & Roquefort

My favorite variety of kale is Lacinato kale, also known as Tuscan or black kale. Whether raw or sautéed, I love its… Continue reading »

‘Farro with Black-Eyed Peas, Chard & Feta’

This Mediterranean-inspired grain salad is designed to be made with either bulgur or farro, but in reality it can be… Continue reading »

Baby Bella & Watercress Salad with Fennel & Golden Raisins

This simple salad has all of my favorite salad requirements: healthful of course, but also tender, crispy, a touch sweet,… Continue reading »

‘Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice’

On this fine Mardi Gras day, you should embrace the spirit of the festivities and cook a classic Cajun or… Continue reading »

Turkey with Garlic, Sage, Preserved Lemon & Ras el Hanout

 I wanted to share a not-so-traditional recipe for turkey that I think you will love as much as we did…. Continue reading »

‘Crisp Salmon with Braised Red Cabbage & Mustard Sauce’

This simple weeknight salmon entrée is a lesson in two cooking methods: pan-searing and braising. Skin-on salmon fillets are seared in… Continue reading »

‘Tortellini, Chicken & Arugula Salad’

This is one of those radically simply recipes that after one bite makes you think: ‘Why didn’t I think of… Continue reading »