Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Wilted Greens’

Normally when I cook catfish it is lightly fried with a golden brown crunch, or cut into bite-sized pieces and… Continue reading »

Prosciutto-Wrapped Persimmons with Spanish Manchego

When I see persimmons in the grocery store these days, I automatically buy a couple. Similar to fresh quince in… Continue reading »

Purple Sweet Potatoes with Pomegranate-Pecan Gremolata

This antioxidant-rich side dish is an example of how to eat a diet rich in variety and the many colors… Continue reading »

Sautéed Haricots Verts with Feta Cheese & Crispy Prosciutto

With just a handful of ingredients needed to make this scrumptious side dish, it is important to use the best… Continue reading »

‘Aglio e Olio with Roasted Tomatoes’

Don’t get thrown off by this seemingly simple pasta’s cooking time.  Sweet grape tomatoes are slow-roasted in a low 200… Continue reading »

‘Radicchio Salad with Angostura Vinaigrette’

When you see the word Angostura in a recipe, the majority of the time it is an ingredient in a classic… Continue reading »

‘Quick Beer-Crust Pizza’

This recipe for homemade pizza dough comes together quickly but also has a secret ingredient: one-and-a-half cups of your favorite… Continue reading »

Lemony Broccolini & Capicola Bundles

These adorable bundles of yumminess are elegant enough for company but simple enough for any weeknight dinner menu.  Crispy broccolini… Continue reading »

‘Poulet Chasseur’

You can never go wrong with serving a classic French chicken dish like this one.  Fresh herbs, tender chicken, sliced… Continue reading »

Pasta with Lacinato Kale Pesto

What a wonderful way to use two of my favorite ingredients: Tuscan (or Lacinato) kale and a simple homemade pesto… Continue reading »