Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘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 »

‘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 »