Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations
Creamy (No-Bake) Cheesecakes with Rhubarb Compote
Especially during the summertime, I enjoy serving individual desserts after dinner for a perfectly sized bite of sweetness. These no-bake… Continue reading »
Swiss Chard Salad with Grapes, Feta & Sunflower Seeds
Serving your favorite greens raw in a salad is the best way to keep all of their nutrition in tact… Continue reading »
Radishes in Bagna Cauda
A traditional bagna cauda (‘hot bath’ in Italian) is a rich sauce from the Piedmont region of Italy that is simple in… Continue reading »
Orecchiette with Summer Squash, Pecans & Basil
I adore this glorious time of year when summer squash is at its peak. Whether fresh from the garden, the… Continue reading »
Carrot Ribbon Salad with Feta, Dill & Pine Nuts
Carrots are a veggie that I try to eat each and every day. Obviously known for their health benefits, carrots… Continue reading »
‘Lamb Shanks with Leeks & Grapes’
My love for anything and everything braised continues on with this outstanding recipe from the incomparable Mario Batali. (I came… Continue reading »
Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf with Dandelion Greens & Balsamic Mushrooms
Dandelion greens are a popular bitter green in Italian cooking that resemble a small bunch of Swiss chard or beet… Continue reading »
‘Rhubarb Chutney with Pork Roast’
With fresh rhubarb at the end of its season (drat!) I tend to buy it when I see it and… Continue reading »
‘Buttermilk Lemon Pie’
One of my kitchen mottos is ‘no ingredient left behind!’ If you have it, use it. If you’ve cooked it,… Continue reading »
Truffle-Buttered Cauliflower ‘Rice’
With a lovely head of cauliflower from our local CSA this week I decided to roast half of it with… Continue reading »