Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Green Salad with Za’atar & Lemon Vinaigrette’

One of the most creative, visually stunning, and exciting cookbooks I have purchased recently is Julia Sherman’s Salad for President: A… Continue reading »

‘Ricotta & Orange Blossom-Stuffed Dates’

Medjool dates are nature’s version of candy.  Super sweet and versatile, I keep dried dates in my fridge for a… Continue reading »

‘Swiss Chard & Feta Pasta’

This unique pasta dish comes together in about the time it takes to cook your pasta.  With its Sicilian flavors… Continue reading »

Butter, Sage & Orange Roast Chicken

This supremely fragrant compound butter is a wonderful accompaniment not only to a roast chicken, but to a turkey breast,… Continue reading »

Escarole & Mortadella Pizza

This white pizza is simply remarkable. Creamy ricotta cheese, sweet roasted garlic cloves, wilted bitter greens, tender mortadella, all on… Continue reading »

Seared Scallops with Harissa & Lime

Don’t say I didn’t warn you; these scallops pack some heat! Coated in a flavorful coating of spicy harissa paste,… Continue reading »

Whole Roasted Carrots with Crumbled Feta & Pecans

Searching for a dramatic presentation for everyday carrots? Try roasting and serving whole carrots as a unique side dish idea. … Continue reading »

‘Chickpea-Spinach Masala’

The word masala is of Indian origin and translates into ‘a mixture of spices.’  One of its most popular uses in a… Continue reading »

‘Coconut Custard Pie’

You can’t go wrong with any sort of ‘cream pie.’ Banana cream, chocolate cream, peanut butter cream, lemon cream, vanilla… Continue reading »

Rigatoni with French Lentils & Sausage

These are the same French lentils that I love to serve with a classic roast chicken or simple baked salmon… Continue reading »