Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Lamb Shanks with Leeks & Grapes’

My love for anything and everything braised continues on with this outstanding recipe from the incomparable Mario Batali. (I came… Continue reading »

Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf with Dandelion Greens & Balsamic Mushrooms

Dandelion greens are a popular bitter green in Italian cooking that resemble a small bunch of Swiss chard or beet… Continue reading »

‘Rhubarb Chutney with Pork Roast’

With fresh rhubarb at the end of its season (drat!) I tend to buy it when I see it and… Continue reading »

‘Buttermilk Lemon Pie’

One of my kitchen mottos is ‘no ingredient left behind!’ If you have it, use it. If you’ve cooked it,… Continue reading »

Truffle-Buttered Cauliflower ‘Rice’

With a lovely head of cauliflower from our local CSA this week I decided to roast half of it with… Continue reading »

‘Butterflied Lamb Beaujolais’

Another fabulous recipe from The Herb Society of America’s Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs. This time, for… Continue reading »

Herb-Crusted Scallops over Black Truffle Pasta

If you can find either black or white truffle butter at your local market, it is an affordable way to… Continue reading »

‘Zucchini-Pesto Lasagne’

One of my all time favorite cookbooks is The Herb Society of America’s Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with… Continue reading »

‘Buttermilk Roast Chicken’

I enjoy the tang that buttermilk gives to dishes–whether it is added into a baked good for moisture and flavor,… Continue reading »

‘Romaine & Sugar Snap Peas with Pecan Dressing’

What a fabulous and unique idea for a flavorful salad dressing!  Roasted pecans flavored with a touch of salt and… Continue reading »