Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Feta

This recipe works very well with dried or fresh figs, plump prunes, or even dates.  The sweet flavor of the… Continue reading »

‘Slow-Cooked Marinated Beef with Chocolate’

The depth of flavor in this tantalizing beef stew comes from marinating the stew meat overnight in red wine, and… Continue reading »

‘Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage, Red Onion & Kale’

The fabulousness of this recipe is not only in the finished product, but in the cooking method.  Let’s start at… Continue reading »

Porcini-Rubbed Turbot with Tarragon

This dried mushroom rub works well not only on fish, but chicken, pork and even seared scallops or firm tofu…. Continue reading »

‘Lentil Salad with Prosciutto’

A wonderful resource for recipes of every type is Williams Sonoma.  The established all-things-cooking brick and mortar store that we… Continue reading »

Radicchio with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Apples & Turmeric Vinaigrette

Using bitter greens as the base of a salad this time of year is a wonderful idea.  This variety of… Continue reading »

Creamy White Beans with Pesto & Coppa Ham

I like keeping a variety of dried beans in my pantry.  A healthy add-in for soups, pasta dishes, and even… Continue reading »

Potato, Radish & Green Bean Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

Think of this as a modern (and much healthier!) take on a traditional potato salad. No mayo in sight, just… Continue reading »

Tarragon-Orange Fish

I splurged on two wild King Salmon fillets for this dish, but any of your favorite fish varieties would work… Continue reading »

Pesto Turkey Meatballs with Ricotta

Two ways to liven up meatballs or even a meatloaf are ricotta cheese and your favorite pesto sauce.  Mixed right… Continue reading »