Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Sockeye Salmon with Oranges & Olives

This fragrant baked salmon dish uses both the zest of a sweet orange and its juice.  The chopped orange zest… Continue reading »

Matcha-White Chocolate Bark

Craving a sweet confection, I scoured the pantry and freezer for something unique to create.  I came upon two of… Continue reading »

‘Beetroot & Feta Soda Bread’

This easy-to-make soda bread is AMAZING!  Simply a quick mixture of all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and low-fat buttermilk… Continue reading »

Crawfish Paella with Black Beans & Asparagus

This is so much more than just Crawfish Paella with Black Beans & Asparagus.  With so many colorful ingredients, this melting… Continue reading »

Marcona Almond-Crusted Scallops with Provençal Tomatoes

One of my favorite things about having a vegetable garden is the forced creativity. What I mean by this is… Continue reading »

Orange-Braised Fennel & Carrots

When I think of a braising liquid for a pan filled with sweet carrots and slices of sliced fresh fennel,… Continue reading »

‘Coconut Crème Brûlée’

One of my favorite desserts, a rich and creamy crème brûlée, is much easier than you think to put together… Continue reading »

Mami Camilla’s Marinated Chili Peppers

While studying in Italy a few years back, I stayed at the charming Hotel Soleluna, a bed & breakfast in… Continue reading »

Elegant Beef Daube

For me, there is something inherently elegant about a classic French dish like this one. No matter what time of… Continue reading »

Radicchio & Walnut Salad with Golden Raisins and Sage Vinaigrette

The key to this salad is to not overdress it with the homemade vinaigrette–that way, each bite of the bitter… Continue reading »