Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Savory Tart with Swiss Chard, Tomatoes & Blue Cheese

Similar to a pizza, a homemade tart (whether sweet or savory) is like a blank canvas–whatever your favorite toppings are,… Continue reading »

Mixed Berry & Apple Crisp

The beauty of a seasonal fruit crisp is that it works with any fresh (or frozen) fruit you have on… Continue reading »

Casarecce with Cherry Tomato Sauce, Pancetta & Fresh Mozzarella

One of my go-to pasta dishes that I learned to make while in Italy is a homemade cherry tomato marinara… Continue reading »

Mustardy Potato & Turnip Salad

I’m not a huge fan of heavy, mayo-based potato salads. I do however love the more French, mustard-based variety, as… Continue reading »

‘Peas with Basil’

Another simple yet unforgettable recipe from Jacques Pepin’s latest cookbook, Poulets & Legumes! Fresh green peas cooked until tender in… Continue reading »

Grilled Barbecue Chicken

Craving the slightly sweet, yet tangy, and a bit spicy taste of barbecue sauce, we decided on marinating and grilling… Continue reading »

Pearled Barley Pilaf with Radishes, Pine Nuts & Gorgonzola

Pearled barley is one of my favorite whole grains that I keep stored in the pantry for quick-and-easy side dishes… Continue reading »

‘Warm Spinach Salad with Soy Vinaigrette’

This wonderfully colorful and flavorful salad is a perfect pairing for your next stir-fry.  Lovely green spinach leaves are tossed… Continue reading »

‘Orange Pork with Watercress Rice’

This Vietnamese-inspired stir fry gets its depth of flavor from julienned fresh ginger, garlic, salty fish sauce, and store-bought orange… Continue reading »

‘Sliced Tomato Gratin’

Anytime you see the word gratin in a recipe it simply means that a dish is baked in a shallow dish… Continue reading »