Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Scrambled Egg & Sausage Tart with Watercress

This savory tart is a perfect breakfast treat for the weekend.  On those rare mornings where you might have a… Continue reading »

After Dinner Mints

What a novel idea. This easy and unique after dinner palate cleanser is made of just two ingredients: fresh mint… Continue reading »

‘Broccoli Bolognese with Orecchiette’

Recipe Courtesy of Bon Appetit Magazine The titling of this recipe is both clever and thoughtfully worded. Notice that broccoli… Continue reading »

‘Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops’

I love when a recipe like this only uses a few quality to ingredients to make a unforgettable dish.  The… Continue reading »

Leaf Lettuce with Prosciutto, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives & Shaved Manchego

For this Spanish-inspired side salad I combined a colorful array of ingredients that really wake up your palate: tender leaf… Continue reading »

Steamed Broccolini with Lemon Vinaigrette & Pistachios

When I blanch or steam a vegetable to a crisp-tender texture, I like to accent the veggies with a homemade… Continue reading »

Potato, Mushroom & Prosciutto Pizza with Pesto

A pizza with potatoes as a topping might sound strange, but don’t knock it ’til you try it.  Thinly sliced… Continue reading »

Cheddar & Dill Buttermilk Quick Bread

The base recipe for this moist quick bread is as simple as simple gets: AP flour, buttermilk, eggs, sugar, oil… Continue reading »

‘Slow-Roasted Salmon’

From one of my favorite cookbooks, Giada De Laurentiis’ Giada’s Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita, this recipe for slow-roasted… Continue reading »

‘Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese’

Quick-cooking and elegant, this pork tenderloin recipe could work for a dinner party or special occasion, but also works well… Continue reading »