Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Pizza with Broccoli, Prosciutto & Mozzarella

I love the flavor pairing of tangy balsamic vinegar with broccoli, and I also love it with thin slices of… Continue reading »

Savory Bread Pudding with Kale & Mushrooms

Don’t ever throw out the rest of that loaf of bread that you didn’t quite finish this week–even if it… Continue reading »

‘Chicken with Honey-Glazed Carrots & Ginger’

This recipe highlights the beauty of one-pot cooking!  And not just any pot, that marvelous Dutch oven that for me,… Continue reading »

‘Cauliflower Risi e Bisi’

I served this low-carb version of a Venetian risotto alongside the Steak Peperonata recipe from yesterday’s post.  A classic Risi e Bisi is a… Continue reading »

Steak Peperonata

A classic peperonata is a southern Italian sauce made with olive oil, sweet peppers, fresh herbs and capers.  The peppers gently… Continue reading »

Red Kale & Mushroom Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

A like to keep a variety of nut oils in my pantry for unique vinaigrettes like this one, but also… Continue reading »

‘Ziti with Fennel & Italian Sausage’

This simple pasta (which only contains 6 ingredients!) is in ‘the lazy Sunday cook’ section of a Cook’s Illustrated, All Time… Continue reading »

Matcha Granola

My favorite store-bought granola to snack on at breakfast is the Mona’s brand (it is crunchy, flavorful and just sweet… Continue reading »

Sea Bass with Asparagus Hash & Horseradish Sauce

When you see the word hash in a recipe, you know there are yummy cubes of crispy potatoes involved.  In… Continue reading »

‘Raspberry-Mint Gelatin Cups’

What a stunningly beautiful dessert!  And, a refreshing ending to any menu—fresh raspberries are folded into a gelatin dessert made… Continue reading »