Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Pistachios

Craving the tart, sweet ‘pop’ of pomegranate seeds, I decided to pair them with quartered, sautéed Brussels sprouts, salty roasted… Continue reading »

Dilled Baby Carrots & Snap Peas with Watercress

I love the look of these organic multi-colored baby carrots.  Whether with or without their carrot top still attached, these… Continue reading »

‘Braised Veal with Bacon-Parmesan Crumbs’

I can never pass up buying gorgeous osso buco when I see them.  The cross-cut veal shanks have a marrow bone… Continue reading »

Baked Cinnamon-Blueberry French Toast Casserole

A couple of weeks ago I was offered a free loaf of cinnamon-swirl bread at the grocery store–with no immediate… Continue reading »

Roasted Turnips & Mushrooms with Basil & Bourbon Black Pepper

The rich flavor of coarse bourbon-smoked black pepper stands up well to a combination of peppery turnips and sliced gourmet… Continue reading »

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 »