Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Roasted Fingerling Potato & Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

A wonderful summertime produce combination is that of tender, roasted fingerling potatoes, sliced leeks and halved, ripe cherry tomatoes.  The… Continue reading »

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Goat Cheese & Olive Tapenade

With thinly sliced prosciutto, goat cheese and a jar of store-bought olive tapenade in the fridge, I started to think… Continue reading »

‘Crêpe Cannelloni’

This is Italian comfort food at its best. Traditionally made with long, round pasta tubes or cannelloni, this filled and… Continue reading »

‘Spicy Pasta all Norma’

Pasta alla Norma is a classic Italian pasta dish made with cubes of tender eggplant, fresh basil, garlic, dried oregano,… Continue reading »

Wild Salmon with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary

Three kitchen staples that I just can’t do without are fresh herbs, lemons, and garlic.  All so versatile, fragrant, and… Continue reading »

Curly Endive & Orange Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

When served raw, bitter greens pair wonderfully with a touch of something sweet—more specifically, the naturally sweet yet tart ‘tang’… Continue reading »

Angel Hair with Dandelion Greens & Sopressata

With a sudden influx of ripe tomatoes from our vegetable garden, I recently made a homemade marinara sauce with the… Continue reading »

‘Ginger Pork with Sweet Peppers’

If you enjoy larb, the traditional Thai dish of ground meat flavored with lime juice, fish sauce, and sesame oil… Continue reading »

Endive Salad with Fennel, White Beans & Salami

Something new we are growing in this year’s summer garden is curly endive.  An Italian bitter green variety that is… Continue reading »

Curry-Scented Halibut with Grilled Okra & Eggplant

One of my favorite ways to cook fresh okra from the summertime garden is to grill it.  Whether on the… Continue reading »