Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations
‘Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese’
Quick-cooking and elegant, this pork tenderloin recipe could work for a dinner party or special occasion, but also works well… Continue reading »
Crostini with Mascarpone & Balsamic Strawberries
At first the thought of combining tart balsamic vinegar with sweet, ripe strawberries might sound strange. I understand because I… Continue reading »
Herbed Potato Salad with Celery, Radishes & Turmeric Vinaigrette
Whereas Russet potatoes to me are best for mashing and baking, Yukon gold potatoes are my preferred choice for a… Continue reading »
Prosciutto e Melone
Sweet ripe cantaloupe effortlessly wrapped in a thin slice of salty prosciutto is a classic first course throughout all of Italy…. Continue reading »
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Hazelnuts & Blue Cheese
The beauty of a sweet potato is that once it is baked or roasted, its natural sweetness takes over and… Continue reading »
‘Brisket with Apricots & Prunes’
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…any dish that has to braise for a few hours is always… Continue reading »
‘Mushroom Wellington Cups’
This picture-perfect appetizer is always a hit at my dinner table! A flavor profile based on traditional Beef Wellington, these… Continue reading »
‘Salmon with Asian Walnut Slaw’
This recipe was simply outstanding! Courtesy of the California Walnuts website, thick salmon fillets are first marinated in a mixture… Continue reading »
‘Roasted Trout with Lemon & Walnut-Browned Butter’
Any variety of flaky white fish lends itself well to a lemony browned-butter sauce like this one. A fragrant mixture… Continue reading »
‘Grilled Scallops with Prosciutto & Basil’
Prosciutto-wrapped anything is a plus, but there is something really decadent about prosciutto-wrapped scallops that are grilled. Grilling the scallops… Continue reading »