Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Linguine with Carrot-Turkey Ragu’

I adore carrots any way you can serve them. Raw, roasted, blanched, glazed, braised, sautéed, pureed…you get the idea. But… Continue reading »

Saffron Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Almonds

As a decadent side dish or vegetarian entrée idea, my Saffron Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Almonds is as… Continue reading »

‘Crispy Balsamic Chicken’

Underneath a light salad of fresh greens, basil, and roasted carrots are crispy baked chicken cutlets coated in Dijon mustard… Continue reading »

Tangy Sautéed Mushrooms

A.K.A….my Dad’s mushroom recipe.  Whether he was grilling out or making a nice baked fish recipe for dinner, these mushrooms… Continue reading »

‘Apple-Oat Muffins’

I really enjoy these cinnamon-scented apple and oatmeal muffins for their healthful ingredients, but also their hearty texture.  I swapped in… Continue reading »

‘Chocolate Crêpe Cake’

Excited to be asked to cater a Graduation Brunch for a client recently, I knew that a variety of both… Continue reading »

Italian Meatloaf

Wanting to put a tasty Italian spin on a classic meatloaf, I started developing this recipe by listing some of… Continue reading »

‘Baby Spinach & Strawberry Salad’

Best if made with ripe Louisiana strawberries and Louisiana roasted pecans of course (wink—wink), this stunning warm weather salad is… Continue reading »

Za’atar Salmon

Za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend made with ground sumac, sesame seeds, salt and dried herbs, is a staple item… Continue reading »

Crunchy Celery, Apple & Pecorino Salad with Pistachios

This salad is all about crunch and flavor.  Chopped sweet apples (I like either Honey Crisp or Pink Lady varieties… Continue reading »