Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Grilled Lamb Chops with Fig-Balsamic Glaze

The first layer of flavor for these luscious grilled lamb chops comes from a simple marinade made with olive oil,… Continue reading »

Spaghetti with Swiss Chard, Tomatoes & Italian Sausage

Fennel-scented, crumbled Italian sausage not only pairs well with bitter broccoli rabe, but also with Swiss chard, broccolini, escarole and… Continue reading »

‘Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Radish Salsa’

A fresh fruit or vegetable salsa is a fantastic way to liven up grilled meats and fish–and they don’t necessarily… Continue reading »

Lemony-Dill Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

A wonderful way to keep baked fish moist is to spread the fillets with a layer of a flavorful Greek… Continue reading »

‘Lamb Shanks with White Beans & Roasted Endive’

I recently purchased a new robin’s egg blue Dutch oven (yay!) and have been breaking it in with comforting braised… Continue reading »

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 »