Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations
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 »
‘Rhubarb Chess Pie’
A slice of a classic chess pie is one of my favorite desserts. A simple custard-like pie made with eggs,… Continue reading »
Truffled Mashed Potatoes with Morels
One of my favorite ingredients to add into a bowl of mashed potatoes is creme fraiche. Available in most grocery… Continue reading »
Fennel & Sage-Rubbed Pork with Tuscan Kale & Pancetta Sauté
The naturally mild flavor of pork allows it to stand up well to bold flavorings. On that note, some of… Continue reading »
‘Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage’
Aptly named, this recipe is chock-full of summertime produce and herbs. A colorful combination of whole peeled tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli,… Continue reading »
Earl Grey & Mustard-Glazed Salmon
Two of my favorite teas are green tea and Earl Grey tea; both as a warm or cold refreshing beverage,… Continue reading »